The Alchemists Secret (Ben Hope, Book 1)

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Introducing the explosive first Ben Hope adventure

Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night MARK DAWSON

Ben Hope lives on the edge. A former elite member of the SAS, Ben is tortured by a tragedy from his past and now devotes his life to finding kidnapped children.

When Ben is recruited to locate an ancient manuscript which could save a dying child, he embarks on the deadliest quest of his life.

The document is alleged to contain the formula for the elixir of life, discovered by the brilliant alchemist Fulcanelli decades before. But it soon becomes apparent that others are hunting this most precious of treasures for far more evil ends.

When the secrets of alchemy hidden within the pages remain impenetrable, Ben teams up with beautiful American scientist Dr Roberta Ryder to crack the code.

It seems that everyone from the Nazis during WW2 and powerful Catholic organisation Gladius Domini wants to unearth the secrets of immortality.

The trail leads Ben and Roberta from Paris to the ancient Cathar strongholds of the Languedoc, where an astonishing secret has lain hidden for centuries

The Ben Hope series is a must-read for fans of Dan Brown, Lee Child and Mark Dawson. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to the new Ben Hope thriller begins

Praise for Scott Mariani

Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart Scott Mariani packs a real punch Andy McDermott

James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code J. L. Carrell

Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure Closer

'Non-stop action this book delivers Steve Berry

If youve got a pulse, youll love Scott Mariani; if you havent, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope Simon Toyne

Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action a real thrill ride Ed Macy

An author to watch M. J. Rose

Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains everything a thriller should be and more Joe Moore

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