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The Mark of the Assassin
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Michael Osbourne: Book 1

The Mark of the Assassin (1998) (edit title/settings)

by Daniel Silva (Author) (edit contributors)

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When a commercial airliner is blown out of the sky off the East Coast, the CIA scrambles to find the perpetrators. A body is discovered near the crash site with three bullets to the face: the calling card of a shadowy international assassin. Only agent Michael Osbourne has seen the markings... read more

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When a terrorist bomb blows Flight 002 out of the sky off the east coast, there is only one chilling clue. A body found near the crash site bears the deadly calling card of an elusive, lethal assassin--three bullets to the face. Michael Osbourne of the CIA knows the markings.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

When a terrorist bomb blows Flight 002 out of the sky off the east coast, there is only one chilling clue. A body found near the crash site bears the deadly calling card of an elusive, lethal assassin--three bullets to the face. Michael Osbourne of the CIA knows the markings. Personally.

Propelled by an obsession that threatens to consume his career, his family, his life, Osbourne is now hot on the assassin's trail. But in a world of shadows and lies, intrigue and cover-up, the man with a mission puts himself and his loved ones in the sights of the most ruthless, diabolical assassin on earth. . . .

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  • Michael Osbourne: CIA agent.
  • Jean-Paul Delaroche: Also known as 'October' and 'Le Solitaire', Delaroche is the primary antagonist of the plot. His killing style is somewhat flamboyant, but it has proved effective enough for him to be known across the world for his deeds. His signature style is three shots to the fact with a 9mm pistol (according to the story, either a Beretta or a Glock), and his work was first performed for the KGB, who trained him.
  • Astrid Vogel: Astrid Vogel is an associate of Delaroche, and is an ex-member of the Red Army Faction in Germany. Of German origin, she is described as being tall (at one point, it is said she is 5' 11"), and an atheist. During the story she seduces Delaroche's targets to allow him to deal with them in his trademark style. She is described as being blonde, and lives in the Netherlands aboard a house-boat called the Krista. It is also said that she smokes Marlboro Light 100s, and that she has spent her life on the run after a terrorist action as part of the RAF.
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They made the attempt on the third night.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 2 in Michael Osbourne. (standard series)

Followed by The Marching Season.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Daniel Silva (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Villard
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0679455639
Page Count: 465

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  • Library of Congress: PS3619.I5443 M37 1998
  • Dewey: 823/.914

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