Heist, The A Novel

"Smart, unpredictable, and packed with bits of history, art, heart, and imagination, this is a page turner to be savored....When it comes to the vast club of practitioners of international spycraft, Silva is a cut above them all, and The English Girl is a masterwork." - Neal Thompson, Amazon.com on The English Girl

"Allon is a great political operative, but Silva is an even greater writer. That is what makes THE ENGLISH GIRL a must read." - Huffington Post on The English Girl

"Although Gabriel's adventures are set in the real world of greedy politicians and grabs for control of a diminishing supply of natural resources, 'Israel's avenging angel' has the superhuman abilities that make for a satisfying fantasy." - Columbus Dispatch on The English Girl

"The Heist by Silva is nothing short of phenomenal. It is his best work to date. And that is a huge statement since each novel has been unique and marvelous." - Naples Daily News

"The story is a twisting tale of moves and countermoves, and even if this is your introduction to Gabriel Allon, you'll find the characters in the book come to life." - Oklahoma City Oklahoman

"A fun read....In erudition, action and temperament, Silva has made Allon the modern-day covert warrior extraordinaire." - Kirkus

"Ingenious." - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Silva has weaved together a story with intrigue, insight, and suspense." - Crimespree Magazine

"Magnificent....This book has all the elements you love about Silva's writing-his way with a plot, his incomparable characters, and the range of emotions he piles into his pages." - Huffington Post