The Alchemist’s Secret
The Alchemist’s Secret by Scott Mariani is a thrilling adventure published by Avon in 2011. This UK edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ben Hope, a former elite SAS member haunted by his past, as he dedicates his life to rescuing kidnapped children. When he is tasked with locating an ancient manuscript that may hold the key to saving a dying child, he embarks on a perilous quest filled with danger and intrigue.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a story that intertwines elements of action, adventure, and mystery. As Ben teams up with American scientist Dr. Roberta Ryder, they navigate a world where powerful forces, including historical adversaries and secret organizations, seek the secrets of immortality hidden within the manuscript. The journey takes them from Paris to the ancient strongholds of the Languedoc, revealing long-buried secrets and the dark motivations of those who pursue the elixir of life.
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Introducing the explosive first Ben Hope adventure
‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell
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 you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, 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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