The Mark of the Assassin

by Daniel Silva
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Good Books rating 4.0
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 5477
  • Added: 2025-10-24
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780752826103
  • Published: 1999-07-15
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In 'The Mark of the Assassin,' a shadowy former KGB killer with a distinctive method of execution is hired by a secretive organization of wealthy capitalists. Each hit brings him another million dollars, but the rising death toll catches the attention of the U.S. President, who sees it as a symbol of revenge. The only person who can track the assassin is the hero from 'The Unlikely Spy,' setting the stage for a high-stakes battle across three continents. /n/nThis thrilling tale blends political intrigue with intense action, as the assassin and his pursuer engage in a deadly dance of wits and skill. The story explores themes of power, revenge, and the lengths to which people will go for money and justice.

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LibraryThing · 2025-10-24
good 3.50

It's a pretty good spy thriller with some plot devices that are hard to swallow.

The reviewer found the book to be a pretty good spy thriller, enjoying the overall narrative and pacing. However, they noted that some of the plot devices were a bit hard to believe, which slightly detracted from their overall enjoyment. Despite this, they still appreciated the book's strengths and found it to be a solid read.

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    Pretty good spy thriller.

    I thought it had a few plot devices that were a little hard to swallow.

    I think this was Silva's first book, and it shows some of the hallmarks of a debut novel.

MVL Teen Voice · Angela L. · 2018-08-11
wonderful 4.50

The story is wonderfully written with formidable characters and plenty of action.

Angela L. praised the book for its excellent writing and strong characters, which she found to be formidable and well-developed. She also appreciated the action-packed nature of the story, which kept her engaged throughout. Overall, she highly recommended the book to others who enjoy thrilling narratives.

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    It is a wonderfully written story and I would totally recommend it for the action and the formidable characters.

    The characters are well-developed and add depth to the story.

    The action scenes are thrilling and keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

Christopher East · 2010-04-16
engaging 4.00

The plot is well-conceived and the book moves quickly, making it feel shorter than its actual length. The action scenes are particularly engaging.

The reviewer found the plot to be well-structured and the pacing to be brisk, which made the book feel much shorter than its actual length. They particularly enjoyed the action scenes, which they found to be thrilling and well-executed. Overall, they appreciated the book's ability to keep them engaged throughout.

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    The involved plot is well conceived, and the book progresses briskly; it feels much shorter than its five hundred pages.

    The action scenes are well written and add to the overall excitement of the story.

    The book is a great example of how a well-crafted plot can make a long book feel short.

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