The pace is fast but the story is predictable, about half way through (if not sooner) I already figured out the ending which, this time, had no twists.

There are many elements in the mix: political intrigue, a wife, medical issues, international locations, twists, turns and a few surprises

What I found enjoyable in “The Confirmation” was the inside knowledge on how decisions were made, regardless of the politics of parties (the liberal left are the opposition)

The Kill Artist is a well written spy novel, filled with details in all the right places as well as several characters from Silva’s previous novels.