THE MESSENGER

Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and master spy, is recalled to action by his masters in the Israeli intelligence establishment. They have uncovered a plot by al-Queda to assassinate the Pope, and that's only for starters. Christopher Lane keeps all the balls in the air in this labyrinthine plot involving infiltration of the Swiss Guards, the American President, truckloads of evil Saudis, every known intelligence agency in the Western world, and security agencies galore. All the ingredients are stirred vigorously and frequently, and Lane handles it all beautifully. He offers several languages and many varieties of accented English with admirable clarity. And his pacing serves to keep listeners in continual suspense. R.E.K. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 06/ JAN 07]