Helpful Score: 3
An interesting thriller that I found stranger than science fiction in the way it documents Palestinian/Israeli relations. If not for the setting, I would have found the book unremarkable, but instead, it will stay with me beyond the read.
Helpful Score: 3
This is a Gabriel Allon novel.Gabriel is a premier art restorer living in Italy. he is also one of Israel's top "retired" agents. His life is turned upside down when an explosion destroys the Israeli embassy in Rome, his own dossier,(blowing his cover), is discovered in terrorist hands, and he finds he must stop a master terrorist whose M.O. is familiar, but should no longer exist. This is a very good read, as are most of Mr. Silva's novels.
Helpful Score: 2
PRINCE OF FIRE by Daniel Silva: The fifth novel featuring art restorer/Israeli agent Gabriel Allon continues the series place among the tops in spy fiction. This time Gabriel is pulled from his cover to hunt down terrorists who have bombed the Israeli embassy in Rome. The mastermind behind the bombing is French archeologist Paul Martineau, aka "Khaled, son of Sabri, grandson of Sheikh Asad. Khaled, avenger of past wrongs, sword of Palestine." Khaled is also the adopted son of Yasir Arafat, who has sent him to exact vengeance on the enemies of Palestine and the PLO. Gabriels team of agents is able to track down the terrorist, but then there is a stunning twist. Gabriels mentor tells him "You're the one who defends Israel against its accusers. You're the angel of judgment - the Prince of Fire." Hopefully there will be future missions.
Helpful Score: 2
I enjoy Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon series because of the way he blends fact and fiction to tell a believable (and nail-biting) story. This installment in the series follows that same format, and even features Yasir Arafat in a number of scenes. My only objection to this book (as well as the rest of the series) is the political bias - the conflict in the middle east is far more complicated than this book might suggest. However, for lovers of covert-ops fiction this book is another winner.
Helpful Score: 1
Art restorer and undercover agent, Gabriel Allon, goes after the man who has committed terrorist acts against his country. Although a work of fiction, it gives an interesting look into the scenes behind terrorism in the Middle East. I enjoyed reading it, it has a good pace.
Helpful Score: 1
Gabriel Allon is an art restorer and reluctant spy who puts together clues from the past in order to stop a brilliant terrorist. It is well researched and gives some insights to the strong feelings of people in the Middle East.
Helpful Score: 1
While the plot is interesting and you get a good background of the history between Israelis and Palestinians, at times it is not easy to read.
Mr. Silva creates yet another case for Gabriel to solve. But this one could cost him more than anything.
I cannot wait to read the next one.
Mr. Silva creates yet another case for Gabriel to solve. But this one could cost him more than anything.
I cannot wait to read the next one.
Helpful Score: 1
A tense cat-and-mouse plot that weaves an intricate web of deceit and double cross. A Gabriel Allon series thriller.
Helpful Score: 1
Love Daniel Silva books with the spy/art restorer Gabriel Allon. Silva spins a good and believable tale.
Helpful Score: 1
A little slow in the beginning then picked up and became a great read! Great writing.
Art restorer and sometime spy Gabriel Allon is back in Silva's latest thriller.
A book that will keep you in suspense until the last page. Crosses and double-crosses throughout, makes you want to read this in one sitting.
A Gabriel Allon thriller and, as usual, a winner- excellent read!
A really good thriller.
A thriller - spy fiction great read.
I am a Daniel Silva Fan. Terrific Book. I love the art "mentions" in his Gabriel Allon books. Edna
The fifth in the Gabrial Allon series.
After an explosion in Rome destroys the Israeli embassy, Gabriel Allon makes a disturbing discoveryâthe existence of a dossier in terrorist hands that strips away his secrets, and lays bare his history. Drawn into the heart of a service he'd once forsaken, Allon finds himself stalking a master terrorist across a bloody landscape generations in the making. But soon, Allon will wonder who is stalking whom.
When the final showdown comes, it won't be Allon alone who is threatened with destruction. For it is not his history alone that has been exposedâ¦
When the final showdown comes, it won't be Allon alone who is threatened with destruction. For it is not his history alone that has been exposedâ¦
Kathy N. (addicated-to-reading) reviewed Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon, Bk 5) on + 152 more book reviews
One of the best of this series that I've read so far. There is further character development with several of the main characters and their families. The action was there as well as the suspense. Would recommend it.
My husband loves all of this young man's books, I have not read any of his works.
A must read. This thriller book is definitely one of the best books in the series.
Great read!
It was a great read. Very exciting with lots of twists. I look forward to all his books.
THIS IS A GREAT READ A REAL PAGE TURNER
I really liked this series
Christina F. (kikimonkey327) reviewed Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon, Bk 5) on + 13 more book reviews
My husband read this book, so I can't really say much about it, although it is a quick read, and he likes Daniel Silva a lot.
from the back cover.....After an explosion in Rome destroys the Israeli embassy, art restorer and reluctant spy Gabriel Allon makes a disturbing discovery - the existence of a dossier in terrorist hands that strips away his secrets and lays bare his history. Drawn into the heart of a service he'd once forsaken, Allon finds himself stalking a master terrorist across a bloody landscape generations in the making. But soon, Allon will wonder who is stalking whom....
After an explosion in Rome destroys the Israeli embassy, art restorer and reluctant spy Gabriel Allon makes a disturbing discovery...the existence of a dossier in terrorist hands that strips away his secrets and lays bare his history. Drawn into the heart of a service he'd once forsaken, Allon finds himself stalking a master terrorist across a bloody landscape generations in the making. But soon, Allon will wonder who is stalking whom. When the final showdown comes, it won't only be Allon who is threatened with destruction...for it is not his history alone that has been exposed....
