Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is an American author born in 1960.

He began his career as a journalist for UPI, covering Middle Eastern conflicts.

Silva later worked for CNN as an executive producer.

In 1994, he wrote his first novel, "The Unlikely Spy," which became a bestseller.

He transitioned to full-time writing in 1997 and has since published numerous bestselling novels, particularly in the Gabriel Allon series.

Silva's books, known for their international espionage themes and art world connections, have been translated into 25 languages and distributed worldwide.

He currently resides in Washington, D.C., and continues to produce popular thrillers that blend geopolitical intrigue with art history.