“The Black Widow probably is the most important book of the summer, no matter who you are or where you live in America.” (Hugh Hewitt)

“A literary powder keg.” (Huffington Post )

“Slow-burn suspense.... We stayed up way too late... but we justified the sleeplessness as a learning opportunity: amidst the action, Silva gives a surprisingly thorough crash course in the history of ISIS and the Middle East.” (iBooks Reviews)

“One of fiction’s greatest spies.... Allon remains as compelling as ever…. A dark thriller for difficult times.” (Kirkus, starred review)

“Fascinating, suspenseful, and bated-breath exciting…. Silva proves once again that he can rework familiar genre material and bring it to new life.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

“Silva builds suspense like a symphony conductor ... but the novel also affords a sobering, insightful, and multifaceted look at the overwhelming complexities of the seemingly interminable war in the Middle East. And, for series fans, Silva introduces a new and richly conceived character who is likely to become a regular cast member. A winner on all fronts.” (Booklist, starred review)

“A stunning new thriller of high stakes international intrigue…. Silva’s most timely and powerful novel yet.” (Broadway World)