When I read the synopsis for HOUSE OF SPIES by Daniel Silva. I was curious and wanted to know more. I am a fan of spy thrillers and suspense novels. I am not sure what to make of this novel. There are parts that I like and then there where parts that I am not sure they work with the overall story.

While this is the seventeenth book in the Gabriel Allon series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel.

Gabriel is out for revenge and his target is Saladin, who is a madman. Saladin has been the cause of numerous crimes around the world that has caused havoc. Gabriel wants him dead and he wants to be the one who kills him. There is a lot of action packed suspenseful scenes in this novel that will have you on the edge of your seat. A true page turner. The parts that I am not sure about are the parts in the book that remind me of reading other books in this series. A lot of repeats and similar scenes.

Silva is an outstanding writer that creates a world that is very life-like and realistic. The characters are well planned out so that they mesh with the plot line and help to develop the overall story. I just cannot get over those parts that remind me of the other books, repeats. This book would make a good read for anyone who loves an action packed spy thriller.