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The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva
5.0

Gabriel Allon worked as a political assassin for Israel's enemies. He is also the most sought-after art restorer which also doubled as a cover for his more sinister activities. He is however retired from this dark game and works full time in restoring paintings back to their original glory.

Ari Shamron, also retired, is called back to be the head of Israeli intelligence again to stop a Palestinian fanatic, Tariq from a plot to murder a President. However Tariq, a master of disguise is not easy to catch.

Tariq and Gabriel have a bloody history together, and Ari Shamron hopes to use this as a weapon in killing Tariq. Gabriel is dispatched for this job with the aid of Jaqueline; a Jewish model who works as an undercover agent for the Office.

The story is intermingled with politics, racial tensions between the Arabs and the Jews, power and revenge. There's one plot twist after another and will leave you gripping the edges of your seat at the rapid pace of the novel.