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First of all: if you're a fan of Silva's Gabriel Allon books, just go ahead and buy this one already, Silva delivers again. If you're new to Silva, I see no reason not to start right here: Gabriel Allon, an Israeli agent with a legendary background partly arising from his involvement in the targeting of Black September after the Munich Olympics, is called out of his peaceful semi-retirement in Tel Aviv to assist a friend in finding a missing woman. This isn't just an ordinary missing girl, but a young woman with a bright future in British politics that has some strong connections that run all the way to the top. Without giving away the plot, Allon pursues the woman across the globe, running into both new enemies and old ones that he has encountered along the way. I don't want to give away the details of the plot, but I can say without spoiling the book and Silva has written a novel that encompasses both the standard, thrilling global crime mystery and a beautifully written character study. Unlike some other books in this genre, Silva writes about both the chase and the players involved equally. All of his characters come alive on the pages, and Silva excels and detailing the settings in a way that will make you feel like you are there. As a result, while the plot drives the action, this is a book that is enjoyable to read beyond merely finding out whodunnit. That said, I burned through the pages of this book, wanting to find out what happens next. This would be a perfect book for a long airplane ride, or equally while lounging on the beach. My only warning is that once you read this one, you'll likely be picking up the rest of Silva's books in the near future.