Ransom

Daniel Silva
62 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2026

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Book Brief

Daniel Silva

Ransom

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Theme
Future

•

Teamwork

•

Globalization
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

Character List

A retired Israeli intelligence officer and expert art conservator, whose skills in espionage draw him back into a complex investigation involving international intrigue.

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.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

•

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Theme
Future

•

Teamwork

•

Globalization
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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