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“Wasn’t it Moses who dispatched a team of agents to spy out the land of Canaan?” “History’s first intelligence failure,” said Gabriel. “Imagine how things might have turned out for the Jewish people if Moses had chosen another plot of land.”

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Daniel Silva
Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva is a renowned American author known for his spy novels. His works often revolve around complex international politics and espionage, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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