Daniel Silva Books in Order

Daniel Silva is a prolific writer and has written more than 25 books. Let’s find out Daniel Silva books in order.

Daniel Silva is an American novelist born in Michigan in 1960. He graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in international relations and began his career as a journalist, working as a foreign correspondent in the Middle East for United Press International and later CNN.

Silva began writing spy thrillers in 1996 with his first novel The Unlikely Spy. His breakthrough came with his second novel The Mark of the Assassin (1998) which introduced to the world the character Gabriel Allon, an Israeli art restorer, spy and assassin who would go on to be the protagonist of all of Silva’s subsequent novels.

The Gabriel Allon series follows the adventures of Allon as he travels the world working for Israeli intelligence.

The series often deals with threats to Israel and themes of terrorism, counter-terrorism, and the preservation of Jewish heritage.

Some of Silva’s most popular Gabriel Allon books include The Kill Artist (2000), The English Assassin (2002) and The Rembrandt Affair (2010).

Apart from Gabriel Allon series, he has written 2 books in Michael Osbourne series also.

In 2007, Silva was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. His books are critically acclaimed bestsellers, having been translated into over 30 languages.

Though not originally from Israel, Silva’s tenure as a journalist in the Middle East provided him background for crafting the Gabriel Allon thrillers.

Daniel Silva Books in Order

1) The Unlikely Spy (1996)

The Allied invasion is not far off in World War II and the high command desperately need to know where it will take place. It is time to activate one of Hitler’s last spies in Britain. However, British intelligence have their own secret weapon in Alfred Vicary.

2) The Mark of the Assassin (1998)

When a commercial airliner is blown out of the sky off the east coast, the CIA scrambles to find the perpetrators. A body is discovered near the crash site with three bullets to the face: the calling card of a shadowy international assassin. Only CIA agent Michael Osbourne has seen the markings before – on a woman he once loved.

3) The Marching Season (1999)

When the Good Friday peace accords are shattered with three savage acts of terrorism, Northern Ireland is blown back into the depths of conflict. And after his father-in-law is nominated to become the new American ambassador to London, retired CIA agent Michael Osbourne is drawn back into the game.

He soon discovers that his father-in-law is marked for execution. And that he himself is once again in the crosshairs of a killer known only as October, one of the most merciless assassins

4) The Kill Artist (2000)

The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva is the first instalment of the Gabriel Allon series.

In this book, we are introduced to Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and former Israeli intelligence operative who is brought out of retirement.

He is entrusted to hunt down a Palestinian terrorist who resurfaces after years of hiding, seeking vengeance and threatening to unravel delicate peace negotiations.

5) The English Assassin (2002)

The English Assassin is a 2002 spy novel by Daniel Silva. In this second novel in the Gabriel Allon series, Gabriel Allon finds himself entangled in a high-stakes mission involving the assassination of a British royal and the hunt for a notorious assassin.

As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, Allon discovers a web of secrets that could have far-reaching consequences.

6) The Confessor (2003)

In the third instalment of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon book series, The Confessor, Gabriel Allon is asked to investigate the murder of Holocaust scholar Benjamin Stern in Munich.

As Allon follows Stern’s research, he becomes the target of a larger conspiracy to hide damaging information about the role of the Catholic Church during the Holocaust.

His investigation also leads him to a sinister secret society with ties to World War II and a plot that could shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

7) A Death in Vienna (2004)

A Death in Vienna, 2004, is the fourth novel in the Gabriel Allon series by Daniel Silva.

In this book, Gabriel Allon is called to Vienna to investigate the murder of an Austrian Jew and the disappearance of a valuable painting stolen by the Nazis.

As he undercovers a hidden conspiracy involving neo-Nazi sympathizers, Allon is confronted with painful memories of his own past.

8) Prince of Fire (2005)

The Prince of Fire is a 2005 spy novel by Daniel Silva. The book spent at least four weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list.

Allon becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a Palestinian terrorist leader responsible for the bombing of a Parisian café.

His pursuit takes him from Europe to the Middle East, where he must confront the demons of his past and protect innocent lives.

9) The Messenger (2006)

The Messenger (2006) by Daniel Silva, is the sixth novel in the Gabriel Allon book series. This book spent at least six weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list and was the recipient of the 2007 Barry Award for Best Thriller.

When an al-Qaeda operative known as “Saladin” targets Gabriel Allon’s friend and fellow spy, Allon races against time to uncover the truth and prevent a devastating attack.

As he navigates the dangerous world of international terrorism, Allon faces a personal and professional crisis that could change his life forever.

10) The Secret Servant (2007)

The seventh instalment of Daniel Silva’s Gabriel Allon spy series is The Secret Servant.

This book was on the New York Times Bestsellers list for a whopping six weeks. Gabriel Allon is tasked with rescuing the kidnapped daughter of a prominent British intelligence officer.

His mission leads him to unravel a conspiracy involving the illegal arms trade, a Russian oligarch, and a plot to destabilize the Western world.

11) Moscow Rules (2008)

Moscow Rules is a 2008 spy novel and is the eighth instalment in Daniel Silva’s book series.

Allon is drawn into a dangerous operation in Moscow, where he must thwart an international arms dealer and confront a Russian intelligence officer with a personal vendetta.

The villain of this book is a rich Russian oligarch who is a weapons dealer. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Allon navigates the treacherous landscape of Russian politics and espionage.

12) The Defector (2009)

The ninth instalment of Daniel Silva’s spy novel book series is The Defector. This book is highly acclaimed and reached New York Times Bestseller’s top spot for four weeks.

When a Russian defector with valuable information approaches Gabriel Allon, he becomes entangled in a deadly power struggle between Russian intelligence and a mysterious figure known as “Ivan the Ghost.”

Allon must protect the defector and prevent a devastating act of terror that could ignite global conflict.

13) The Rembrandt Affair (2010)

Based in the world of Israeli intelligence, The Rembrandt Affair is the tenth novel in the Gabriel Allon book series.

This 2010 book follows Gabriel Allon and his team as they seek a lost Rembrandt whose previous owners are Holocaust victims and terrorists.

As he follows the trail across Europe, Allon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that involves war criminals, international financiers, and a desperate hunt for hidden wealth.

14) Portrait of a Spy (2011)

The eleventh book instalment in Daniel Silva’s spy novels is Portrait of a Spy. Gabriel Allon is lured back into action when an old enemy resurfaces, threatening to unleash a devastating attack on London.

As he tracks down the terrorist network, Allon is confronted with a deadly adversary and a moral dilemma that challenges his principles and puts his loved ones in danger.

15) The Fallen Angel (2012)

The Fallen Angel is a 2012 spy novel in Gabriel Allon’s book series. This book almost rose to the number 1 spot on the New York Times Bestsellers Hardcover Fiction List in 2012.

Allon investigates the murder of a beautiful young woman and uncovers a trail of secrets that leads to a mysterious art collection and an infamous British spy from the Cold War era.

With his own life at risk, Allon must navigate the dark underbelly of espionage and confront a hidden enemy from the past.

16) The English Girl (2013)

The English Girl is a 2013 spy novel by Daniel Silva in the Gabriel Allon book series.

This book reached number 5 on the Wall Street Journal’s list and reached the top of the New York Times Bestseller List. When a British woman goes missing in Corsica, Gabriel Allon is called upon to find her.

His investigation takes him deep into the world of high-stakes diplomacy, political intrigue, and the dangerous game of intelligence as he races against time to uncover the truth.

17) The Heist (2014)

The fourteenth novel in the Gabriel Allon book series is The Heist. Gabriel Allon embarks on a daring mission to recover a stolen masterpiece by Caravaggio, which holds a hidden secret that could shake the foundations of the art world.

As Allon navigates the dangerous realm of black-market art dealers and powerful criminals, he risks everything to restore justice and protect the integrity of the art.

18) The English Spy (2015)

The English Spy is the fifteenth instalment in Gabriel Allon’s book series. Released in 2015, this book reached the top of the New York Times Bestseller list.

When the former chief of Israeli intelligence is brutally murdered, Gabriel Allon embarks on a quest for revenge. His pursuit leads him to an enigmatic and lethal assassin known as “The English Spy.”

As Allon delves into the world of international espionage, he uncovers a far-reaching conspiracy that threatens global security.

19) The Black Widow (2016)

In the sixteenth instalment, art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is poised to become the chief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But right before his big promotion, ISIS denotes a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris.

The man responsible for the task is Saladin, a terrorist mastermind whose ambition is grandiose.

Allon teams up with a courageous French intelligence officer, plunging into the heart of the jihadist movement to uncover the mastermind behind the deadly plot.

20) House of Spies (2017)

In this 2017 novel, the legendary Gabriel Allon is back and out for revenge. He is determined to hunt down the world’s most dangerous terrorist, an ISIS mastermind known as Saladin.

When a devastating explosion rocks the heart of Paris, Gabriel Allon embarks on a relentless hunt to bring the terrorists responsible to justice.

As Allon follows the trail from France to the corridors of power in London and Washington, he faces a formidable adversary who will stop at nothing to achieve his deadly objectives.

21) The Other Woman (2018)

The Other Woman is the eighteenth novel in Gabriel Allon’s spy novel book series.

The book starts off in an isolated village in the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious Frenchwoman begins to work on a dangerous memoir. The woman is the keeper of the Kremlin’s most closely guarded secret.

Allon must outwit his enemies and protect the secrets that could bring down governments.

22) The New Girl (2019)

This 2019 spy novel book starts off at an exclusive private school in Switzerland, mystery surrounds the identity of the beautiful raven-haired girl who arrives each morning in a motorcade fit for a head of state.

Gabriel Allon is summoned to a private meeting with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, who seeks his assistance in locating his kidnapped daughter.

Allon embarks on a perilous mission that uncovers a dark conspiracy and exposes the dangerous alliances that threaten global stability.

23) The Order (2020)

In the twentieth instalment of Daniel Silva’s spy novel series, Gabriel Allon has slipped quietly into Venice for a much-needed holiday with his wife and two young children.

Allon’s pursuit of a stolen Vatican document reveals a sinister plot by a secretive organization to reshape the world order.

As he confronts a powerful and ruthless enemy, Allon must navigate the treacherous realms of religion, politics, and ancient secrets to prevent a catastrophic event.

24) The Cellist (2021)

The Cellist is the 2021 instalment of Daniel Silva’s spy novel series. Gabriel Allon’s world is rocked when a Russian opposition leader and his family are targeted for assassination.

Allon is determined to protect the cellist, a symbol of hope for the Russian people, and uncover the truth behind the deadly plot.

As he navigates the dangerous landscape of Russian politics, Allon confronts a formidable adversary and risks everything to preserve justice.

25) Portrait of an Unknown Woman (2022)

In the Portrait of an Unknown Woman starts off with art restorer Gabriel Allon severing his ties with the Israeli intelligence and has finally settled in Venice with his wife Chiara and their two young children.

Allon is approached by an eccentric billionaire who believes he has discovered a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough.

As Allon investigates the claims, he uncovers a conspiracy that spans multiple countries and involves powerful figures with their own agendas.

With lives hanging in the balance, Allon races against time to expose the truth and prevent a catastrophe.

26) The Collector

Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.

Silva’s powerhouse novel showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, destined to be a must-read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

Standalone Series

1. The Unlikely Spy (1996)

Gabriel Allon Series

1. The Kill Artist (2000)
2. The English Assassin (2002)
3. The Confessor (2003)
4. A Death in Vienna (2004)
5. Prince of Fire (2005)
6. The Messenger (2006)
7. The Secret Servant (2007)
8. Moscow Rules (2008)
9. The Defector (2009)
10. The Rembrandt Affair (2010)
11. Portrait of a Spy (2011)
12. The Fallen Angel (2012)
13. The English Girl (2013)
14. The Heist (2014)
15. The English Spy (2015)
16. The Black Widow (2016)
17. House of Spies (2017)
18. The Other Woman (2018)
19. The New Girl (2019)
20. The Order (2020)
21. The Cellist (2021)
22. Portrait of an Unknown Woman (2022)
23. The Collector (2023)

Michael Osbourne Series

1. The Mark of the Assassin (1998)
2. The Marching Season (1999)

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