The Messenger

Gabriel Allon, Book 6

By: Daniel Silva

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Gabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, is about to face the greatest challenge of his life.

Allon is recovering from his grueling showdown with a Palestinian master terrorist, when terrorism comes to find him once again. An al-Qaeda suspect is killed in London, and photographs are found on his computer - photographs that lead Israeli intelligence to suspect that al-Qaeda is planning one of its most audacious attacks ever, straight at the heart of the Vatican.

Allon warns his old friend, Monsignor Luigi Donati, the pope's private secretary, and rushes to Rome to assist in security. But what neither he nor Donati knows is that the Vatican has been thoroughly penetrated. An extraordinary enemy walks among them...and he's just getting started.

In the days and weeks to come, Allon and his colleagues will find themselves in a deadly duel of wits against one of the most dangerous men in the world - and a hunt that will take them across Europe to the Caribbean and back.

But for them, there may simply not be enough of anything: enough time, enough facts, enough luck. All Allon can do is set his trap - and hope that he is not the one caught in it.

Take another thrill ride with Gabriel Allon.

©2006 Daniel Silva (P)2006 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Gabriel Allon remains one of the most intriguing heroes of any thriller series." ( Philadelphia Inquirer)
"The way Silva resolves his plot will keep readers right where he wants them: on the edges of their seats." ( Publishers Weekly)

Another Allon Success

I have read all the books in the Allon series and have been working my way through the audio versions. I truly love George Guidall`s narrations and wish all the books were done by him.

Among Silva's best

Would make a fine movie. Excellent depiction of Saudi support of terrorism
Good characters. And action. Vatican key role again.

Never disappointed.

Thrilling and touching. Daniel Silva never disappoints. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Great Listen

The entire experience with this audio book was great. The novel itself is great, with good plot, action and emotion. The reading was superb. The reader was able to bring the novel to life. Absolutely a professional presentation.

Great story, poor narrator

This is an amazing novel by Daniel Silva. The plot is arguably his best yet. Unfortunately, the narrator was not good. I've always felt like the main character or characters should be voiced very similarly to the narrators speaking voice, as the narrator will have to do the voices so often. However, in this story, Lane throws in a strong accent with both Allon and Shamron.

This would be a disaster if the novel wasn't so good. I'd buy it just for the story, but don't expect a Guidall or Brick.

R. Fak

I did not like the Reader he had fake accents that interfered with the story which was excellent as always

Good story, nice twists and great characters

I've only listen to four of Daniels audiobooks and enjoyed all of them – guess it's time for me to finish the series!

Loved the narrator!

This is my second time listening to the entire series! That’s how much I love the stories! Chris did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. Well done!

Good read

Really enjoy this series. Well read and story is week crafted. While fiction Silva provides a narrative that keeps you engaged and looking forward to the next chapter

Good, but not the best in the series

Would you listen to The Messenger again? Why?

I really like the author and the performances of the series. I am learning a great deal and get entertained on my long commute as well. I never get bored or sleepy, but I do have to say that this one did not rivet me quite like the others. However, I am hooked and will continue with this very enlightening and very well written series.