The Heretic’s Treasure
The Heretic’s Treasure by Scott Mariani is a thrilling adventure published by Avon in 2011. This UK edition spans 496 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows ex-SAS operative Ben Hope, who is drawn back into a world of danger when he receives a call about the murder of an Egyptologist involved in a mysterious project in Cairo. As Ben embarks on a quest to find the killer, he uncovers deadly conspiracies and a hidden ancient fortune that has been lost for thousands of years.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a fast-paced journey that takes Ben from the underbelly of Cairo to the scenic landscapes of Italy and Scotland, ultimately leading to a dramatic confrontation in the Sudanese desert. The story intertwines elements of action, mystery, and suspense, as Ben navigates treachery and personal conflict, particularly with Zara Paxton, the widow of the murdered Egyptologist. This book presents a blend of historical intrigue and modern-day thrills, appealing to fans of action and adventure narratives.
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AN EXHILARATING TREASURE-HUNT THRILLER FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart … packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott
AN ANCIENT FORTUNE LIES HIDDEN.
LOST FOR THUSANDS OF YEARS, UNTIL NOW.
An ancient fortune has lain hidden for thousands of years, one so powerful that men will kill to protect it. And only one man can unearth it…
Ex-SAS operative Ben Hope is living a peaceful life in rural France – until a phone call from an old army comrade turns his world upside down. Eminent Egyptologist Morgan Paxton has been brutally murdered while working on the mysterious ‘Akhenaten Project’ in Cairo, and Colonel Harry Paxton wants Ben to find his son’s killer.
Ben is unable to refuse the request from the man who once saved his life – but when Harry asks him to avenge his son’s death he’s in dangerous territory. Made worse by the fact that he finds himself attracted to Zara Paxton, Harry’s new bride.
Carving through the seedy Cairo underworld, Ben soon realises that there was more to Paxton’s research than meets the eye as he is plunged into one double-cross after another. His mission leads him from Italy and Paris via the coast of Scotland to the banks of the Nile, climaxing in a tense showdown in the war-torn Sudanese desert.
At the end of the trail lies the ultimate treasure, hidden away by three rebel High Priests during the reign of the ‘Heretic’ Pharoah Akhenaten – a collection so valuable that some will stop at nothing to possess it…
A super-charged, heart-racing thriller, perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Sam Bourne and Wilbur Smith.
BEN HOPE is one of the most celebrated action adventure heroes in British fiction and Scott Mariani is the author of numerous bestsellers. Join the ever-growing legion of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to the new Ben Hope thriller begins…
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