#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another spellbinding international thriller—one that finds the legendary Gabriel Allon grappling wit h an ISIS mastermind. Gabriel Allon, the art restorer, spy, and assassin descri bed as the most compelling fictional creation ""since Ian Fleming put down his ma rtini and invented James Bond"" (Rocky Mountain News), is poised to become the ch ief of Israel’s secret intelligence service. But on the eve of his promotion, e vents conspire to lure him into the field for one final operation. ISIS has deto nated a massive bomb in the Marais district of Paris, and a desperate French gov ernment wants Gabriel to eliminate the man responsible before he can strike agai n. Acclaimed novelist Daniel Silva has thrilled, entertained and educated reade rs with eighteen thoughtful and gripping spy novels featuring a diverse cast of compelling characters and ingenious plots that have taken them around the globe and back—from the United States to Europe, Russia to the Middle East. From its shocking opening to its explosive denouement in Washington, D.C., The Black Wido w reveals itself as Silva’s most timely and powerful novel yet. Following the s uccess of his smash hit The English Spy, this electrifying thriller showcases Si lva’s consummate skill and brilliant imagination, and is sure to be a must read for his multitude of current and future fans.