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First time I've read Silva

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Fiction is not my usual choice so I'm really not very conversant on authors in that field but the book review I read of __Moscow Rules__ enticed me and I jumped it. It reads like it was taken off the world affairs pages of any city newspaper. The characters are contemporary and the author weaves in just enough description of people and places that it "feels" real. Occasionally Silva fits in an event the reader suddenly realizes has *not* happened and I find myself having to mentally back up and retrace where we've "been". That may be my weakness where I haven't read novels in any huge amount. Interesting reading though and I do like Silva's style.

The New Russia

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Gabriel Allon just wanted some time to himself, but then is asked to have a secret meeting with a Russian newspaperman who has important information that he wants to share. Events lead Gabriel into a web of international arms deals, with advanced weaponry being furnished to terorists. It is a well written book placed in the present day when a new elite has emerged in Russian. This is no longer the country of Karl Marx, but has become a country of well connected entrepreneurs out to make money by any means possible. The armaments created during the cold war are now a hot commodity in international markets. People have become adept at creating front companies and corporate shells. The intrigue takes Gabriel to France and Russia, with side trips to the UK, USA, and Israel. The book provides a good picture of modern day technological dangers.

MOSCOW RULES:This book should have six (6) stars

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In my opinion, MOSCOW RULES, is Daniel Silva's finest book, beautifully crafted and an absolute pleasure to read. His principal character, Gabriel Allon, is one for the ages, complex but human who struggles to balance his freedom and his art with his duty and reverence for his mentor, Ari Sharon. Silva's craft gets better with each book, really a must read. This book goes far beyond just an adventure thriller. Fred Campbell

Don't Look Over Your Shoulder. Some One is Always Watching

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Hard to believe but Daniel Silva keeps coming up with plausible plots and actions that just keep getting better. What could be better than to go back to the 'good old days' of the Cold War? Well, with Putin and Bush we are half way there. It is a sad truth that there is only 'managed democracy' in Russia, but Russians like to be told what to do. If it's a question of guns or butter, the Russians have always wanted guns. It's better to be strong and hungry than to be fed and weak. Gabriel, who is on his honeymoon, is called away from restoring a painting for the Vatican, to meet with a Russian journalist in Rome. When the journalist is killed right in front of Gabriel and Eli, they know they are dealing with professionals who may be better than they are. It's easy to guess that the bad guy is Russian and an ex-KGB wonderkin. But what is he really after. He's after money, money and more money. He's been selling guns and weapons to African and Asia revolutionaries and dictators for years. But, now he's gone over the line by selling shoulder launch missiles to Al-Quada. So it's time to call in everyone. Though most of the real action occurs on the Cote D'Azur around Saint Tropez, Moskow gets thrown in for some good killings too. The British, US and French are brought in, and a good time is had by all; except for the dead and they don't have a vote. Zeb Kantrowitz

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This is vintage Daniel Silva, riveting and spellbinding from the very begining. His sense of geopolitical timing is uncanny, always preceding the news with his latest novel. In this book he also gives us a glimpse of his sense of humor.