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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Teamwork•
Globalization2026
Adult
18+ years
Ransom by Daniel Silva follows person-first characters in a high-stakes narrative involving espionage and international intrigue. The story combines mystery and action as characters navigate complex global threats, focusing on themes of loyalty and justice. Silva intricately weaves a tale that delves into the world of covert operations and human resilience.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
A Cambridge-educated socialite known for her glamorous public persona, whose disappearance becomes central to the unfolding mystery.
A billionaire real estate mogul and secondary antagonist, initially seen as a grieving husband with questionable business ties.
A former SAS commando working with British intelligence, providing critical support and expertise in Gabriel's operations.
A skilled cyber-espionage expert and thief, whose abilities are crucial in exposing financial crimes within the storyline.
A detective inspector navigating the worlds of law enforcement and international espionage, pivotal in the plot's developments.
The Director-General of the British SIS, offering high-level support and strategic insight in counterintelligence missions.
An international relief worker and former friend of Alice, whose integrity becomes a significant plot element.
Russian intelligence agents with advanced capabilities, serving as the primary antagonists involved in high-stakes operations.
Gabriel’s perceptive and supportive wife, representing his connection to a peaceful domestic life.
416
Novel • Fiction
•
Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Teamwork•
Globalization2026
Adult
18+ years
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