It's No Longer a Mystery—Here Are All of Daniel Silva's Books in Order
Daniel Silva has been called his generation’s finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American spy novelists ever. At age 63, The New York Times #1 bestselling author has quite an impressive repertoire of work. Silva entered the writing scene in 1997 with his standalone novel, The Unlikely Spy. Since his debut novel, he has published a total of 26 books, including two full series.
Compelling, passionate, haunting and brilliant are just a few words to describe the stories that Silva crafts in his books. His standalone novel and two series—the "Michael Osbourne" series and the "Gabriel Allon" series—transport readers into an immersive world of espionage, political intrigue, history and high-stakes deception. Silva's most popular series is the Gabriel Allon series, which put him on the map. He has released a book every year since the first book for the series, The Kill Artist, and he's currently at work on his next novel.
If you're trying to decide which series to start with, or you'd like to begin reading his standalone novel, we've crafted a list of Daniel Silva's books in publication order. Read on to discover all of Daniel Silva's books in order.
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Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon Series in Order
The Kill Artist
The Kill Artist is the first book in the Gabriel Allon series. Readers are introduced to Gabriel Allon, a former Israeli intelligent operative and talented art restorer. Pulled back into the world of espionage, Gabriel is tasked with tracking down a Palestinian terrorist. As the operation unfolds, he finds himself in a complex web of political plots and personal vendettas. $7.49 on Amazon
The Kill Artist
The English Assassin
Gabriel Allon is drawn into a perilous mission to hunt down a renowned contract killer that is targeting prominent figures in the intelligence community. Allon races against time to stop the ruthless assassin while simultaneously confronting his own demons. $7.49 on Amazon
The English Assassin (Gabriel Allon)
The Confessor
Allon delves into the dark secrets of the Catholic Church as he is summoned to investigate the murder of the beloved Pope's personal secretary. Unraveling a conspiracy that spans decades, Gabriel discovers a sinister alliance between historical enemies and must navigate the landscape of Vatican politics to expose the truth. $7.48 on Amazon
The Confessor (Gabriel Allon)
A Death in Vienna
Allon is back and being called to investigate the mysterious death of an old friend and fellow Nazi hunter. Allon delves into the history of post-war Vienna and uncovers a dangerous conspiracy with ties to some of the most powerful figures in Austria. $8.99 on Amazon
A Death in Vienna (Gabriel Allon, Bk 4)
Prince of Fire
When Allon's friend is murdered in an explosion at the Israeli embassy in Rome, he sets out on a pursuit of the terrorists responsible. The journey through Middle Eastern terrorism leads to a dramatic showdown that tests Allon's resilience and determination. $9.99 on Amazon
Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon)
The Messenger
The sixth book in the Gabriel Allon series follows Allon as he becomes involved in the hunt for a mysterious terrorist known only as "Saladin." Racing against time, Allon must decipher a trail of clues across Europe to prevent an attack and confront his deadliest opponent yet. $9.99 on Amazon
The Messenger (Gabriel Allon)
The Secret Servant
Thrust into the dangerous world of international espionage, Allon investigates the kidnapping of a British intelligence officer. His mission takes him to the dark underbelly of Amsterdam, where he confronts a network of terrorists plotting a devastating act of violence in London. $9.99 on Amazon
The Secret Servant (Gabriel Allon)
Moscow Rules
Venturing into the heart of Russia, Allon traces the disappearance of a journalist who was investigating the murder of a former Russian oligarch. As our favorite hero navigates the brutal landscape of Moscow, he must put a halt to a dangerous delivery – or the world will see the deadliest terror attacks since 9/11. $7.48 on Amazon
Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon)
The Defector
Allon is enjoying his honeymoon with his new wife when shocking news from London reaches them. Former Russian intelligence officer, Grigori Bulganov – who once saved Gabriel's life – has disappeared, and British intelligence believes he was a double agent. Determined to honor his promise, Gabriel and his team embark on a high-stakes mission, facing off against the ruthless Russian oligarch and a dangerous arms dealer. $9.99 on Amazon
The Defector (Gabriel Allon)
The Rembrandt Affair
Allon is asked to step in to solve a mysterious disappearance of a valuable painting by Rembrandt and the brutal murder of an art restorer in Glastonbury. His search for the artwork leads him all around the world and then to a chilling conspiracy involving stolen art, war criminals and a powerful European family with dark secrets. $9.99 on Amazon
The Rembrandt Affair (Gabriel Allon)
Portrait of a Spy
Allon and his wife witness a potential suicide bomber in London. Haunted by image, Allon is drawn into a dangerous mission to confront a new face of global terror—a gifted deceiver plotting new attacks. To dismantle the network of death, Allon must join forces with a reclusive Saudi heiress who has connections to his old enemies. $9.99 on Amazon
Portrait of a Spy (Gabriel Allon, 11)
The Fallen Angel
Allon finds refuge within the Vatican while restoring a masterpiece. But, he’s drawn into a deadly investigation when a curator's body is discovered, and he finds out a dangerous secret that leads to a global criminal enterprise involved in looting antiquities. Allon finds that an old enemy seeking revenge is planning an act of sabotage that could plunge the world into chaos. $9.55 on Amazon
The Fallen Angel (Gabriel Allon, 12)
The English Girl
Rising political star Madeline Hart's dark secret is exposed when she is kidnapped by those who have learned of her affair with the British Prime Minister. Allon is enlisted to help rescue Madeline within seven days. Allon's mission takes him on a dangerous journey from Marseilles to the mountains of Provence, the corridors of London and finally to Moscow. $9.99 on Amazon
The English Girl (Gabriel Allon, 13)
The Heist
Allon takes on an audacious mission to recover a stolen masterpiece. In his pursuit of the art, he encounters dangerous adversaries and unexpected alliances in a high-stakes operation. $9.59 on Amazon
The Heist (Gabriel Allon, 14)
The English Spy
A beloved British Royal Family member is tragically killed when a bomb explodes aboard her yacht. Allon is tasked by British intelligence to track down her killer with the help of a British commando-turned-assassin. In the meanwhile, Allon is also being hunted by a vengeful cabal. $7.49 on Amazon
The English Spy (Gabriel Allon, 15)
The Black Widow
ISIS is wreaking havoc and Allon is tasked with eliminating the elusive terrorist mastermind, Saladin. He recruits a brave and brilliant young doctor, to infiltrate the dangerous terrorist group, leading to a journey from Paris to Santorini and eventually to Washington, D.C. in a race against time. $9.99 on Amazon
The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon, 16)
House of Spies
Four months after a devastating terrorist attack on the American homeland, a brilliant plot unfolds in London's West End, leaving mass destruction. Allon and his team follow a lead to the south of France, where they uncover the involvement of a wealthy businessman and his companion, a former British fashion model with dirty secrets. $12.89 on Amazon
House of Spies: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 17)
The Other Woman
A mysterious Frenchwoman in an isolated village begins writing a memoir about a lost love and a child taken from her in a betrayal. Exposing a closely guarded secret, she unveils the existence of a mole at the heart of the West, threatening the postwar global order. Allon is drawn into the hunt for the traitor after a devastating assassination in Vienna. $13.50 on Amazon
The Other Woman: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 18)
The New Girl
The daughter of Saudi Arabia's crown prince is kidnapped. Desperate for help, who do you think he turns to? Despite their history, they become unlikely allies in a deadly secret war for control of the Middle East, with the fate of both a child's life and the Saudi Arabian throne hanging in the air. $9.99 on Amazon
The New Girl: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 19)
The Order
Allon's family holiday is interrupted when Pope Paul VII dies under suspicious circumstances. Allon begins to uncover a long-suppressed gospel that challenges the New Testament's portrayal of a significant historical event, sparking a desperate search for proof of the Catholic society's conspiracy to seize control of the papacy. $10.88 on Amazon
The Order: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 20)
The Cellist
A former Russian oligarch in exile becomes the target of Russia's president when deadly documents are delivered to his heavily protected mansion. Allon's search for the truth takes him from London to Amsterdam to Geneva, where a private intelligence service is plotting an act of violence in America. $9.99 on Amazon
The Cellist: A Novel (Gabriel Allon, 21)
Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Allon is asked to investigate the rediscovery and sale of a centuries-old painting. In the process, he uncovers a multi-billion dollar fraud involving a fake portrait attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck. His mission is to find the responsible art forger. $8.24 on Amazon
Portrait of an Unknown Woman: A Novel
The Collector
Allon is asked to track down the missing painting "The Concert" by Johannes Vermeer, which is part of a billion-dollar conspiracy involving a man with ties to Russian power. The painting's disappearance could have catastrophic consequences. With millions of lives at stake, Allon must carry out a heist to foil the plot and unravel the conspiracy. $15.99 on Amazon
The Collector: A Novel
Daniel Silva's Michael Osbourne Novels in Order
The Mark of the Assassin
As the first book in the Michael Osbourne series, we are introduced to the man who these novels are named after. Michael Osbourne is an American citizen under the employ of the CIA as one of their most skilled agents. In The Mark of the Assassin, Osbourne finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a cunning assassin, seeking to prevent a global catastrophe. The Mark of the Assassin, $9.99 on Amazon
The Mark of the Assassin
The Marching Season
In The Marching Season, Michael Osbourne is now a retired CIA officer, but he finds himself drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage. With his father-in-law's life on the line, Osbourne engages in a deadly game of deception to protect Northern Ireland's peace. Unaware that he is a mere pawn in a larger conspiracy, Osbourne has another chance to face the assassin head-on. The Marching Season, $9.99 on Amazon
The Marching Season
Daniel Silva Books in Order of Publication
The Unlikely Spy (Standalone novel, 1996)
The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne series, 1998)
The Marching Season (Michael Osbourne series, 1999)
The Kill Artist (Gabriel Allon series, 2000)
The English Assasin (Gabriel Allon series, 2002)
The Confessor (Gabriel Allon series, 2003)
A Death in Vienna (Gabriel Allon series, 2004)
Prince of Fire (Gabriel Allon series, 2005)
The Messenger (Gabriel Allon series, 2006)
The Secret Servant (Gabriel Allon series, 2007)
Moscow Rules (Gabriel Allon series, 2008)
The Defector (Gabriel Allon series, 2009)
The Rembrandt Affair (Gabriel Allon series, 2010)
Portrait of a Spy (Gabriel Allon series, 2011)
The Fallen Angel (Gabriel Allon series, 2012)
The English Girl (Gabriel Allon series, 2013)
The Heist (Gabriel Allon series, 2014)
The English Spy (Gabriel Allon series, 2015)
The Black Widow (Gabriel Allon series, 2016)
House of Spies (Gabriel Allon series, 2017)
The Other Woman (Gabriel Allon series, 2018)
The New Girl (Gabriel Allon series, 2019)
The Order (Gabriel Allon series, 2020)
The Cellist (Gabriel Allon series, 2021)
Portrait of an Unknown Woman (Gabriel Allon series, 2022)
The Collector (Gabriel Allon series, 2023)
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