Jack Q. (AlabamaJack) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 170 more book reviews
Bestselling novelist Daniel Silva (author of The Unlikely Spy) draws upon his experience as a foreign correspondent and a Washington journalist in The Mark of the Assassin. Set in London, Cairo, Amsterdam, and Washington, the story line follows CIA case agent Michael Osbourne as he attempts to locate the terrorists who shot down an airliner off the coast of Long Island. Osbourne has two main antagonists: Delaroche, a KGB-trained expert assassin ordered to kill the handful of people who know the truth, including Osbourne, and the corrupt political culture of Washington, which ominously stymies him at every turn. There's a love story at the core of this book, as well as a brave attempt by Osbourne to reconcile a mystery in his past with a present he has not fully accepted. The prose is slick, and readers will find themselves racing through these pages as the body count grows and the conclusion nears. The Mark of the Assassin is a worthy effort from a rising star.
Barbara S. (BarbSchmidt) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
This is the first Daniel Silva I've read -- recommended by an aunt. And I LOVED it. I've now got another Daniel Silva and one on order.
Propelled by an obsession that threatens to consume his career, family, & life Osbourne is now on the assasins trail. But in a world of shadows and lies he has put himself & his loved ones in the sights of the most ruthless assasin.
Pat W. (Scareplane) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 18 more book reviews
Really enjoyed this book looking forward to the sequel. Very fast read. Excellent
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I enjoy Daniel Silva's books. He is not a Robert Ludlum; but then, who is? Silva's books have good, well-developed plotlines and keep me interested. This book, Mark of the Assassin features a great conflict between good (our CIA agent) and evil (the KGB trained assassin who is now a free-lance, killer for hire. Thiere is also a very interesting theory that bears thinking about even after you have put the book down.
After finishing this one, I immediately picked up the sequel, The Marching Season, which is shaping up to be equally enjoyable. I feel confident in recommending this book to readers who enjoy political spy thrillers and authors such as Robert Ludlum, Ken Follett, Tom Clancy, etc.
After finishing this one, I immediately picked up the sequel, The Marching Season, which is shaping up to be equally enjoyable. I feel confident in recommending this book to readers who enjoy political spy thrillers and authors such as Robert Ludlum, Ken Follett, Tom Clancy, etc.
STEVE D. (granpaps) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 64 more book reviews
One owner book! This is the 4th Silva book I have read and I have enjoyed them all. There is always a rush of action at the end and serveral surprises along the way.
This book is about a CIA agent crossing paths with an assassin who years earlier killed the CIA agents girl and is involved with the downing of an AMerican airliner. Their paths cross again.. then hang on to your seat!
This book is about a CIA agent crossing paths with an assassin who years earlier killed the CIA agents girl and is involved with the downing of an AMerican airliner. Their paths cross again.. then hang on to your seat!
Clara G. (nativenewyorker) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 63 more book reviews
When a commercial airliner is blown out of the sky off the east coast, the CIA scrambles to find the perpetrators. A body is discovered near the crash site with three bullets to the face: the calling card of a shadowy international assassin. Only agent Michael Osbourne has seen the markings before--on a woman he once loved.
Now it's personal for Osbourne. Consumed by his dark obsession with the assassin, he's willing to risk his family, his career, and his life--to settle a score...
Now it's personal for Osbourne. Consumed by his dark obsession with the assassin, he's willing to risk his family, his career, and his life--to settle a score...
A true spy thriller! A clever plot with lots of plausible poitics and intrigue
Stephanie T. (aminsmom) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Terrific story. Kept me up reading until I feel asleep! Can hardly wait to get inot the next one.
Jan R. (arizonarose) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 23 more book reviews
Draws you in from Page One! Suspenseful and exciting. Silva is one of THE best authors if you enjoy espionage and/or political thrillers.
David B. (brooksds) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Excellent read. The author plays the characters well. Osbourne and October are a study in good vs. evil. Just got the follow on book, "The Marching Season". Looks to be as good, if not better then The Mark. Hope to read more of Michael Osbourne.
Kristine W. (Honey11682) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 95 more book reviews
The assaissin was a very interesting, the rest of the cast I didn\'t feel much for.
Helen K. (Billie-K) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 459 more book reviews
Assasins, terrorists, lead CIA agent Osburne a deadly chase.
Excellent thriller.
Ann C. (inchargemom) reviewed The Mark of the Assassin (Michael Osbourne, Bk 1) on + 134 more book reviews
When a terrorist bomb blows Flight 002 out of the sky off the east coast, there is only one chilling clue. A body found near the crash site bears the deadly calling card of an elusive lethal assassin-three bullets to the face. Michael Osbourne of the CIA knows the markings. Personally.
Another great suspense book by this author.
