As always, Danial Silva has written a very exciting and informative book. It fits in very well with todays intrigues and current evernts.
Well done!

As with all his books Mr. Silva has given us a page turner that wouldn't allow me to fall asleep at bedtime. This one was so on the mark. Can't wait to read his next one. HURRY!

Daniel Silva has given us another exciting and well written Gabriel Allon mystery. The story is very interesting and based upon current affairs - you will find yourself often wondering how much is fiction and how much is fact based upon some of the world's current events. Either way it is great!

You will enjoy this book if this is your introduction to Daniel Silva. You will soon find yourself seeking out all the other books in the series. If you are already a fan of Daniel Silva and Gabriel Allon you will enjoy this book and you will soon be wishing you did not finish it so soon and be anxiously waiting for the next adventure you can share with Gabriel Allon.

Thank you Daniel Silva! You Rule!

Despite the end of the Cold War, the Russian bogeyman still is accessible to the writers of spy/suspense stories. Even before the recent invasion of Georgia, the Russian "bad guys" were available to populate tales such as Moscow Rules. In fact, the title dates back to the classic le Carre novels.

This novel is another in the Gabriel Allon series. He, of course, is the larger-than-life art restorer cum Israeli agent, equally adept with paintings and mayhem. In this case, he has to save the world from a Russian arms dealer supplying accurate ground-to-air missiles to al Qaeda.

Written with the intensity and smoothness of its predecessors, Rules is as thoroughly exciting and entertaining as its forerunners. If Gabriel is a bit unreal, the character demands such a persona.

Recommended.

The latest in a series that proves Silva is the real deal when it comes to the international thriller. His combination of research and inside access to those in the know, is without a close second. I knew in the Kill Artist, the first in this series, when Silva described the role of Mossad citizen-helpers, vice agents or officers of the service, he knew what he was talking about. When you see terms like "National Clandestine Service" and "GRU" that don't require a Wikipedia paragraph to explain them, that context is enough, that's the real deal. My only minor issue is some of the plot tracks so closely with real world events, (the murder of real world Russian journalists in aka for example), that it becomes difficult to stay in the fictional story. Otherwise - it's great.

I could not wait for this new book to come out and it was well worth the wait.
I love the way Silva builds the story line, keeps you thinking.
Gabriel was at his best again.
The story line sure makes you think how things really happen behind the headlines and within our government.
The ending was a little unclear but I know Gabriel and his friends will be back.

Gabriel Allon, the now world-renowned agent for the Israeli secret service, is pulled from his honeymoon back into duty when Russian journalists are killed trying to tell him something about a threat from a Russian businessman whose real business is supplying weapons to terrorists worldwide. A new setting for Silva, but he handles describing the current oligarchy in Russia incisively and deftly. Silva is in top form here once again - no preaching, but straightforward spy vs. spy work right off the bat.

Gabriel is aging well, and still remarkably capable of handling the demands of the task he sets for himself: rescuing the defecting wife from the terrorist-supplying husband before she or her children or anyone on Gabriel's team can be killed in the process. It's a dangerous operation and the locales are several - Besides his own team, all of whom we have met in previous books, Gabriel pulls in his American CIA friend, the French government, and even encounters aid in Russia when least expected and most needed. This book crackles and ratchets tension up as the plans and players race against a clock to bring down the weapons deal before Al-Queda can launch their largest attack ever.

Daniel Silva is one helluva good writer. I'm sure he'd succeed in almost any genre -- fictional or otherwise. For my sake, I'm glad he's writing spy novels and thrillers. "Moscow Rules" is the latest addition to Silva's remarkable collection of espionage master works.

PLOT SUMMARY: Veteran Israeli spy Gabriel Allon (who moonlights as the Vatican's art restorer) is recruited to find out who's killing Russian journalists and what chilling secrets they're carrying to the grave. In short order, we're on the trail of a sinister Russian oligarch who's selling arms throughout the Third World. The oligarch's wife, Elena, is our only hope of stopping this power-hungry madman.

Gabriel's covert investigation takes us from the Italian countryside to the prisons of modern Moscow, then back to the sun-drenched hills of St. Tropez. Fine art, secret bank accounts, sexual infidelity and a corrupt Russian government all play critical roles in the fast-paced storyline. (Vladimir Putin, the ex-KGB officer turned politician, appears under another name.) It's one amazing ride!

Unlike so many other best-selling authors, Daniel Silva doesn't lower his intellectual standards for the sake of mass-market acceptance. For example: If you don't know what the term "impasto" means in the world of oil painting, you'll just have to look it up (as I did). What a pleasure to be forced to think for a change...

"Moscow Rules" features many of the same Israeli characters from Silva's previous novels. His new Russian characters are well-developed and entirely believable. As usual, Silva doesn't stoop to cartoonish ethnic stereotypes or simple-minded conclusions about good vs. evil. He's perfectly willing to show the full complexity of human nature.

If you're looking for a good way to spend several hours on a chilly autumn evening, this novel is just the ticket. Bravo!

Well written and exciting novel. He is now one my favorites and I've ordered his other books based on this one. Great read.

I very much enjoyed entering the elite world of Russia and the Europe that the weathly Russias enjoyed. This was a good page turner and kept me awake for a few nights........
I have turned it over to my 17 year old son who is also enjoying the world of Russia.
I have really read little set in tody's era Russia and enjoyed moving from the world of Peter the Great>

This is the first Silva novel I have read. I enjoyed it and found it hard to put down. It gave me a glimpse into the Russia of today without bogging me down with too many details to keep track of. Since I have to grab a few minutes of reading time whenever I can, I appreciate this. I don't like to have so many characters to keep track of that I am constantly looking back into the book to try to keep them all straight.

This is a great book. At times it is hard to determine the fiction from the non-fiction. It is a great read for those who appreciate international spy novels.

I read this book while the Russians were invading Georgia. It was amazing that the Russian government's goals and ambitions described in the book became real while I was reading about them in both the book and on newspapers.

The spy story itself is much better than the prior one, but still lacks the action filled excitement of the early books in the series.

There is never a risk involved with reading a Daniel Silva book -- the only unknown is whether it will be a very good book or an excellent book! Moscow Rules is a very good book that features Gabriel Allon, art restorer and spy, involved in helping to stop a former KGB colonel who is now an extremely wealthy arms dealer and is about to deliver Russia's most sophisticated weapons to al-Qaeda. In delivering a very well told suspensful story, filled with multidimensional characters and ladened with interesting, very thought-provoking, yet scary, insights into the New Russia, Silva reinforces his position as one of the top echelon of thriller writers. It is a book that will keep you engrossed from start to finish; although I must admit that I was expecting the ending to be a bit more exciting than it was. Nonetheless, I recommend Moscow Rules to you and I am already looking forward to this author's next work. I know whatever book Silva writes will be gold!

Fiction is not my usual choice so I'm really not very conversant on authors in that field but the book review I read of __Moscow Rules__ enticed me and I jumped it. It reads like it was taken off the world affairs pages of any city newspaper. The characters are contemporary and the author weaves in just enough description of people and places that it "feels" real.
Occasionally Silva fits in an event the reader suddenly realizes has *not* happened and I find myself having to mentally back up and retrace where we've "been". That may be my weakness where I haven't read novels in any huge amount. Interesting reading though and I do like Silva's style.

Gabriel Allon just wanted some time to himself, but then is asked to have a secret meeting with a Russian newspaperman who has important information that he wants to share. Events lead Gabriel into a web of international arms deals, with advanced weaponry being furnished to terorists.

It is a well written book placed in the present day when a new elite has emerged in Russian. This is no longer the country of Karl Marx, but has become a country of well connected entrepreneurs out to make money by any means possible. The armaments created during the cold war are now a hot commodity in international markets. People have become adept at creating front companies and corporate shells.

The intrigue takes Gabriel to France and Russia, with side trips to the UK, USA, and Israel. The book provides a good picture of modern day technological dangers.

In my opinion, MOSCOW RULES, is Daniel Silva's finest book, beautifully crafted and an absolute pleasure to read. His principal character, Gabriel Allon, is one for the ages, complex but human who struggles to balance his freedom and his art with his duty and reverence for his mentor, Ari Sharon. Silva's craft gets better with each book, really a must read. This book goes far beyond just an adventure thriller.

Fred Campbell

Hard to believe but Daniel Silva keeps coming up with plausible plots and actions that just keep getting better. What could be better than to go back to the 'good old days' of the Cold War? Well, with Putin and Bush we are half way there. It is a sad truth that there is only 'managed democracy' in Russia, but Russians like to be told what to do. If it's a question of guns or butter, the Russians have always wanted guns. It's better to be strong and hungry than to be fed and weak.

Gabriel, who is on his honeymoon, is called away from restoring a painting for the Vatican, to meet with a Russian journalist in Rome. When the journalist is killed right in front of Gabriel and Eli, they know they are dealing with professionals who may be better than they are.

It's easy to guess that the bad guy is Russian and an ex-KGB wonderkin. But what is he really after. He's after money, money and more money. He's been selling guns and weapons to African and Asia revolutionaries and dictators for years. But, now he's gone over the line by selling shoulder launch missiles to Al-Quada. So it's time to call in everyone.

Though most of the real action occurs on the Cote D'Azur around Saint Tropez, Moskow gets thrown in for some good killings too. The British, US and French are brought in, and a good time is had by all; except for the dead and they don't have a vote.

Zeb Kantrowitz

This is vintage Daniel Silva, riveting and spellbinding from the very begining. His sense of geopolitical timing is uncanny, always preceding the news with his latest novel. In this book he also gives us a glimpse of his sense of humor.

As a fervent admirer of most of Mr Silva's previous work, I was very disappointed by Moscow Rules. Aspects of the plot are virtually recycled from one of his other books, and I find the relationship with the Pope and the Vatican totally implausible. This is a great pity from someone who has created one of the most interesting heroes of modern literature.

I've read all of Daniel Silva's books. Gabriel Allon still is quite the hero. As always, I've learned quite a bit about Russia in today's world. I recommend this to people who like thrillers, spies, and action.

The characters are still compelling and the plot moves right along to the usual ending for this gendre.

I really thought Silva would develop his Allon character in this outing, but it was not to be. I had a feeling of deja vu throughout most of the book. "Been there, read that," the script was often repeated verbatim from previous novels. How many times must we read that Shamron "fingers his old Bic lighter?" This is a small thing, but it's repeated in a multitude of ways. I could have lived with these irritations (and skimmed) perhaps, but larger issues were present.

I thought perhaps my copy was missing a chapter at the end of the book. But no, the pages were intact. It seems that Silva met his quota of necessary pages and decided to tie the story up with a brief summation, much like a bad movie. He gave us the "what," and then cheated us out of the "how."

The other issue that I couldn't get past was that Allon was warned of multiple death threats at the beginning and again at the end of the book--all for naught. The only reason for these mentions are very obviously to set the stage for the next book. It wasn't necessary for the content of this story and it never evolved--what's the point???

I'll buy the next book, though, still hopeful that the character will evolve. He has to eventually, right???

If u are a fan of Daniel Silva, u would have read it by now and enjoyed every minute of it. If u have never read Daniel Silva, what are u waiting for?

In MOSCOW RULES, Israeli secret agent extraordinaire Gabriel Allon is minding his own business at an Italian villa restoring one of the Vatican's old painting masterpieces when his former boss at the Office, grouchy Ari Shamron, persuades him to drop his brushes and make contact with a Russian journalist who ostensibly has vital information to share regarding yet another threat to the West and Israel. In short order, Allon finds himself pitted against the Russian Federation's most unscrupulous arm dealer, Ivan Kharkov. (Ivan Kharkov? Is there a book that authors, just as expectant parents, consult to get unimaginative ideas for naming a new creation?)

The first half of this pot boiler fabricates the plot at a pedestrian pace to set up the second half, during which the novel becomes an engrossing nail-biter worth the reader's time. Indeed, I finished off the final two-hundred-plus pages in a single marathon session that left my wife feeling ignored. That's what you risk when marrying a bibliophile.

As Allon's ticklish maneuvering to neutralize Ivan's scheming played out, I was reminded of Smiley's operation to bring down Karla, his Soviet nemesis, in SMILEY'S PEOPLE (the novel, Smiley's People, and the film, Smiley's People) as well as Phelps' elaborately staged ploys in Mission Impossible - The Complete First TV Season. (Mind you, I don't mean to suggest that author Daniel Silva is yet in the same league as Smiley's creator, John Le Carre. But he's definitely on a par with or better than the MI screenwriters.)

In the opinions of some, MOSCOW RULES is arguably five-star entertainment. The reason I'm giving four is that, after five decades of reading examples of the espionage genre, it's too formulaic. I suspect that the undercover victories against the bad guys at the world's frayed edges are much messier and not so clear-cut in real life. That's why I prefer the thrillers by Gerald Seymour, which, if you want to do yourself a favor, you should check out.

If you are going to insist on all this for everything I buy, I'm not reviewing anything anymore. For 99% of purchases if it came on time and in good condition there is nothing more to say!!!!!!!!

The long awaited new novel by Dan Silva arrived at my door. I tore off the wrapping and then tore into the book. I have come to expect a certain level of sophistication and detail in his work. I was not disappointed, at all. It seems that our peerless art restorer has begun to slow down a bit with the years. That's OK because his mind and ability to think his way thru tight situations remains unchanged. Its great to read a novel with a middle aged hero, who has all the foibles and drawbacks caused by his "active" life. Has them, ignores them and keeps on keepin on. I have reached a certain comfort level with Silva and Alain, I expect certain plot twists and turns. Expecting them, appreciating them. Great read.

I bought this book after watching and hearing Dan Silva interviewed on radio and T.V. about his background and his book. Given the major trends and a more aggressive Russia, I expected more detail on Russia's people, culture and changing political movements. I found it to be a good read, but somewhat shallow in the depth of its characters, with the exception of Gabriel. The story line was good, but predictable, and lacked the suspense I was looking for in a good terrorist thriller.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book, as I have all the other works of Silva. His books are always fast paced, exciting and with a "can't put it down" quality. It was good for him to tackle another world problem we have today as far as hi-tech arms dealing and arming terrorists. It's too bad there aren't real people like Allon and his legends to carry out what we only read in fiction such as this novel (or, are there really people like this .......... I would hope so!!!!) At any rate, I highly recommend it as a fast paced, exciting read. One other item ......... Ivan's character "begs" for another "engagement" with Allon. I can't wait for his next offering!!!!

I have read every Daniel Silva book - he is one of the few authors I purchase immediately in hard-cover. This story was gripping from the very first page and I had trouble putting it down. I hope there will be a sequel. In any event, I very much look forward to the next Silva book.

A very well written book, I'm currently about have way thru can't wait to finish it.I will buy other books written by this author in the future.
Keep up the good work!!

I am a 76 year old former teacher and bookstore owner. My hope is that Dan cranks one out every Summer until I die. Superlative entertainment!

Maybe one of the most important novels of our time given that we may be experiencing the start of a new "Cold War".

Moscow Rules was a wonderful read. Hard to put down and sorry to have finished it. Would read more by Silva, really like his style.

Moscow Rules was my first introduction to Gabriel Allon and his abilities as not only an art restorer but also an Israeli agent. I found the book to be interesting and exciting, well-written and topical. In fact, I've just bought Silva's last book--The Secret Servant. That is the highest recommendation I can give!!!

Hype or hyperbole. Moscow Rules is fiction. Silva has a disclaimer to that effect. Names, characters, places and incidents are quantitative to his imagination, even though similarities to realism is represented. Names and places don't have to be real in this work. Nevertheless, the story moves forward, sometimes etching into realism, and, most of the time falling into suppositions.

There is no need for me to describe Moscow Rules, other reviewers have achieved that. All you need to know is that Daniel Silva's writing is a flambe; served in a sauce containing liquor set afire to flame. In other words its entertaining, exciting and exploitative. It's a dacha, dacha, which is Russian for a county house.

As an author of fiction myself, realism sometimes equates to fiction and is viscous. A fiction writer must play games of fear, murder, mystery and redemption. Please review and purchase my novels KISSING FREUD and DUBROVNIK right here on amazon.com. And, enjoy reading Moscow Rules, you won't be disappointed.

Haven't read as yet. However, if this book is the same as the other two Silva books I've read, I'm sure it will be a hit.

This fast-paced intrigue may give the reader chills about what could really happen if we didn't have the strong group of Intelligencia we have behind the scenes in our government. Could powerful weapons fall into the wrong hands against our country? Read and find out what happens in this action-packed thriller.

Daniel Silva continues to show why the crown of the suspense thriller is not an easy one to dislodge from his head. Once again we're enthralled by the guile of Gabriel Allon, art restorer extraordinare. Our favorite secret agent is informed by undercover intelligence that a Russian smuggler is secretly selling weapons to an advanced terrorist group. And you thought this honeymoon was to be different the second time around? Naughty, naughty. Well, our leading man decides to investigate this and find out when exactly this attack is set to be launched. But if no one knows much more than who's buying and selling how are we to discover the plan of attack? Enter Elena, who not only spills the beans on the weapon's sales, but on the real reason for it. As with all Daniel Silva's novel, Moscow Rules is fast-paced and thrilling, intriguing and insatiable.

Editor of the Amazon exclusive novel: Fates by Georgiou, Tino Fates (2nd edition)

Daniel Silva is one of my favorites -- I purchase his books as soon as they are available. This is possibly the best yet; well researched, well written, great characters. If you haven't tried Silva, read this one, if you have, you'll find Moscow Rules only adds to his reputation.

Investigating the suspicious death of a journalist in technologically sophisticated modern Moscow, Gabriel Allon learns of the machinations of a former KGB colonel whose covert arms dealing business is part of a larger plot to reclaim the Russian empire and challenge the global dominance of the United States. BT.
I was not as awestruck as some in the latest Gabriel Allon novel, but I felt it was definitely fast and entertaining. This was not Silva's best in the series but it was still a fascinating ride. I was not satisfied with the less than stellar ending. I know...to be continued.

After enjoying so many of Daniel Silva's books I was a little afraid to pre-order this book as I thought he was due for a dud. I am happy to say that my fears were unwarranted and this book is another excellent spy vs. spy novel, this time dealing with the new Russia. Although it is fiction and is not based on any historical event, it provided an interesting peek into modern Russian culture: a view that from other research appears to be accurate and is a little depressing. The repeated statement that nothing is normal in Russia is a sad one that, for the sake of the Russians, I hope is just temporary.

Although I feel a little bad that Gabriel Allon keeps getting dragged out of retirement (especially this time, during his honeymoon), I like this character and was glad to see that he was featured again. Chiara had little "screen time". Any chance of her taking the lead with Gabriel providing support in a future book?

Silva has written another intelligent and clever novel. I think I will pre-order Silva's next book as even if this book was only half as good as it was it would be worth the full retail price and the time spent reading it.

This is my first book by Silva, but now I will find some of his others. He brings the new Moscow alive as he keeps you wrapped up in this fast-paced thriller about an international arms dealer and the plot to bring him down. I tore through this book in three sessions but had I had the time, I would have knocked it out in one. Then again, I liked thinking about the characters during the day and wondering what was going to happen to them, and that kept me easger to get back to the book, when I could. I caught Silva on a talk show, a few weeks ago, discussing how the new Russia should not be underestimated when it comes to how much power it still has and how Putin was not to be trusted. It was shortly thereafter that the Georgia situation developed. Not only is this fellow an excellent writer but he has been shown to really know his subject matter. I highly recommend this book.

I read everything by Cussler, DuBrul, Rollins and Silva. I think Silva is the best writer of them all.

This book is a little low on action, but the writing is tight and I always enjoy the tortured character of Gabriel Allon.

Nice work Daniel.

This is a good modern day spy book. This was my first Gabriel Allon book. I will search out more. I'd call it a very good summer read.

If you haven't read anything by Daniel Silva then it's time to start. "Moscow Rules" is his latest in his series featuring the Israeli Spy, Gabriel Allon. In "Moscow Rules" the focus now becomes on an arms dealer who is part of the new Russian business world....or, at least the part in which arms dealer also have other businesses in which to cover their tracks selling arms to terrorists.

The locations in the book range from Italy to Israel to Russia and all points in between. Allon and his team must figure out how to get to the bad guy (Ivan Kharkov) and stop him before his selling of arms to terrorists results in more world wide terror.

I could not put this book down. I don't want to give away the plot too much, but the book moves fairly quickly and when I finished I could only wish I had another Silva book to immediately pick up and read. He's just that good.

Read this book. You will not regret it.

Gabriel, Ari, Eli, and Uzi are back in this explosive novel that takes place in post cold war Russia.

Ivan Kharkov is a malicious member of the elite Russian mafia. As a former member of the KGB, Ivan has learned all the tactics necessary to become highly successful and rich, including selling missiles to Al-Quaeda. Gabriel learns about these developments when a Russian journalist asks to speak with Gabriel concerning a global terrorist threat he has discovered through Ivan's wife, Elena.

Gabriel, newly married and on his honeymoon, must come out of seclusion, on the bequest of Ari Shamron, to stop this bloodthirsty monster from carrying out a sale that could be responsible for killing thousands all over the world.

Moscow RulesDANIEL SILVA WRITES SUCH A WONDERFUL TALE THAT WE ARE ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR THE NEXT BOOK.....HIS CHARACTERS HAVE BECOME FRIENDS TO US AND IT'S DIFFICULT TO REMEMBER THEY AREN'T LIVING, BREATHING PEOPLE.....MORE SOON, PLEASE

A very enjoyable read. Well up to the author's usual high standard of writing. Realistically, one wonders how many adventures one hero can have and still survive! Well researched.

I just finished this book, after flying to Dallas. It was a close call, as I was landing when I was on the last page... I really didn't want to put the book down, since Daniel Silva, in his usual fashion, makes this book (once again) a real page turner! The characters are colorful and his description of the places they go and the things they do are as realistic as it can get without being there! I can't wait for the next one - Gabriel is an awesome character!!!