Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva began his writing career as a journalist for United Press International (UPI), traveling in the Middle East and covering the Iran-Iraq war, terrorism and political conflicts. From UPI he moved to CNN, where he eventually became executive producer of its Washington-based public policy programming. In 1994 he began work on his first novel, The Unlikely Spy, a surprise best seller that won critical acclaim. He turned to writing full time in 1997 and all of his books have been New York Times/national best sellers, translated into 25 languages and published across Europe and the world, including the 2007 and 2013 Barry Awards for The Messenger and The Fallen Angel, respectively. His latest book is House of Spies. He lives in Washington, D.C."
What genre does Daniel Silva write?
Silva is best known for espionage and spy thrillers, combining suspense, political intrigue and international settings.
What is the Gabriel Allon series and where should I start?
The Gabriel Allon series follows a recurring protagonist in a long-running espionage saga. A common starting point is The Kill Artist, which is listed as Gabriel Allon Book 1, then continue in the series order.
Are Silva's books standalone or part of a series?
Many of Silva's novels belong to the Gabriel Allon series, but he also has earlier and occasional standalone novels such as The Unlikely Spy.
Has Daniel Silva won any notable awards for his books?
Yes. His novels have been New York Times and national best sellers and have been translated into many languages. He won Barry Awards for The Messenger (2007) and The Fallen Angel (2013).
Which book is a good single-volume introduction to Silva's work?
If you prefer a single novel, The Unlikely Spy is Silva's first published novel. If you want to dive into his signature series, start with The Kill Artist.