The Defector (Silva novel)

The Defector
The Defector
AuthorDaniel Silva
LanguageEnglish
SeriesGabriel Allon series
GenreSpy fiction, crime, mystery, thriller
PublisherG. P. Putnam's Sons (US)
Publication date
2009
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages469
ISBN9780399155680 (US)
Preceded byMoscow Rules 
Followed byThe Rembrandt Affair 

The Defector is a 2009 spy novel by Daniel Silva. It spent four weeks as a New York Times Bestseller, reaching the list's top spot. It's the 9th book in the Gabriel Allon series. Released July 21, 2009, the cover depicts the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London The cover of the paperback printing by Signet (July 2010) depicts St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.