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Daniel Silva In Person: An Exclusive Conversation on “The Collector”

Sunday, July 23
5:00pm Pacific Time | 8:00pm Eastern Time
Event Details
Daniel Silva is back in person at American Jewish University with his newest book and latest Gabriel Allon thriller, “The Collector.”

American Jewish University is delighted to welcome back #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva to our Gindi Auditorium for an exclusive conversation with AJU’s President Dr. Jeffrey Herbst about his newest book and latest Gabriel Allon thriller, “The Collector,” followed by a book signing with author Daniel Silva.

Legendary art restorer and Israeli spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world’s most valuable missing painting, but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West.

Silva’s powerhouse novel delivers another stunning thriller in his action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue, and showcases his outstanding skill and brilliant imagination, destined to be a must-read for both his multitudes of fans and growing legions of converts.

Author Daniel Silva will be signing copies of “The Collector” immediately following the talk.

*If each attendee would like a signed copy of Daniel Silva’s book, please select “Single Ticket.”

Location

American Jewish University, Gindi Auditorium
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077 United States
Host: Dr. Jeffrey Herbst

Dr. Jeffrey Herbst, the fourth president of American Jewish University (AJU), is an advocate for academic innovation. His leadership at AJU includes fostering growth in the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, expanding the Maven digital platform, and improving the Brandeis-Bardin Campus. Formerly, he served as president and CEO of the Newseum and the Newseum Institute in Washington, DC. Notable achievements include successfully overseeing a half billion-dollar fundraising campaign, implementing a university-wide strategic plan, and enhancing educational programming at Colgate University, where he was president from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Herbst holds a summa cum laude bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, as well as a master’s and doctorate in political science from Yale University. He is the author of the award-winning “States and Power in Africa” and, with several co-authors, the just-published “Making Africa Work.” In addition to many books and articles, he has been published in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and many other digital and print publications around the world.

Guest: Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Unlikely Spy, The Mark of the Assassin, The Marching Season, The Kill Artist, The English Assassin, The Confessor, A Death in Vienna, Prince of Fire, The Messenger, The Secret Servant, Moscow Rules, The Defector, The Rembrandt Affair, Portrait of a Spy, The Fallen Angel, The English Girl, The Heist, The English Spy, The Black Widow, House of Spies, The Other Woman, The New Girl, The Order, and The Cellist. He is best known for his long-running thriller series starring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon. Silva’s books are critically acclaimed bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 30 languages. He resides in Florida with his wife, television journalist Jamie Gangel, and their twins, Lily and Nicholas. For more information visit www.danielsilvabooks.com.