The Collector

A Novel

By: Daniel Silva

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

“A world-class practitioner of spy fiction.”—Washington Post

In this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva, Gabriel Allon undertakes a search for a stolen Vermeer masterpiece and uncovers a conspiracy that could bring the world to the brink of nuclear Armageddon.

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.

loved it

Silva did not disappoint! A very timely plot that kept me on th edge of me seat.

Another Disappointing Novel

Up until these last two novels, Daniel Silva was one of my absolute favorite novelists. His preoccupation with progressive ideas and grandstanding regarding leftist policies and positions are out of place and unnecessary. Why can’t we just enjoy the former Gabriel Allon? Why do we need a leftist who has all of this progressivism attached to him and his daughter? I can’t tell you how disappointed these last two novels have been. I wish that he would leave all that garbage out and just write a good spy novel like he used to. He is all woke and it’s sad.

One of the best in the series

I am a big fan and Daniel Silva and his protagonist, Gabriel Allon. This story definitely stands out from the rest - its very current and Silvia’s depiction of modern Russia and its current regime is absolutely amazing. It’s feels so real, like I am there. It is hard to put this one down.

Silva delivers, again.

Daniel Silva remains one of my all time favorite writers. His books are amazing. There are very few books I will read more than once, but Silva's are one exception.
Now as to the narrator, I would be hard pressed to name a better narrator than Ballerini. Performances are nuanced and the vocal range astonishing. There are many quality narrators out there, but Edoardo is right at the top.
I rarely give 5 stars across the board, but this combination of author and narrator whole heartedly deserves it.

Gabriel Allon doesn’t disappoint

If you listened to a book that disappointed, listen to this one next. You can’t go wrong with a Gabriel Allon story and this one will not disappoint.