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The Defector is a 2009 espionage novel by Daniel Silva and the ninth installment in the Gabriel Allon series. Its plot follows Allon's effort to locate Grigori Bulganov, a former Russian intelligence officer whose disappearance raises fears that he has been abducted rather than voluntarily returned to Russia. The novel continues events from Moscow Rules and places its recurring Israeli operative within a conflict involving Russian security networks, retaliation, and rescue.
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What number is The Defector in the Gabriel Allon series?
The Defector is the ninth installment in Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon series, published in 2009. It directly follows the events of the eighth book, Moscow Rules, continuing the storyline involving Russian intelligence threats.
What is the plot of The Defector by Daniel Silva?
The story follows Gabriel Allon's effort to locate Grigori Bulganov, a former Russian intelligence officer whose disappearance raises fears that he has been abducted rather than voluntarily returned to Russia. The investigation puts Allon back in direct conflict with Russian forces.
Do I need to read Moscow Rules before The Defector?
The Defector is a direct sequel to Moscow Rules, the eighth Gabriel Allon novel, and its plot depends heavily on characters and events introduced in that earlier book. Reading Moscow Rules first provides essential context for understanding the stakes and relationships in The Defector.
Who is Gabriel Allon in Daniel Silva's series?
Gabriel Allon is an Israeli intelligence operative and art restorer who serves as the protagonist of Daniel Silva's long-running espionage series. His dual life as a spy and a meticulous art conservator is a defining feature of the novels.
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