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| Title | : | The Alchemist's Secret (Ben Hope #1) |
| Author | : | Scott Mariani |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 486 pages |
| Published | : | July 21st 2011 by Avon (first published March 31st 2007) |
| Categories | : | Thriller. Fiction. Mystery. Adventure. Action |
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Paperback | Pages: 486 pages Rating: 3.95 | 7813 Users | 433 Reviews
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Where there’s Hope there’s trouble… THE ALCHEMIST’S SECRET introduces hero Ben Hope, a former elite SAS soldier tortured by a tragedy from his past, who now devotes his life to rescuing kidnapped children. But 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. It seems that everyone – from the Nazis of the past to the shadowy modern organisation known as Gladius Domini – wants to uncover the secrets of immortality. Teaming up with attractive American scientist Dr Roberta Ryder, Ben is led on a wild and dangerous trail from Paris to the ancient Cathar strongholds of the Languedoc, where an astonishing secret has lain hidden for centuries…
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| Original Title: | The Alchemist's Secret |
| ISBN: | 1847563406 (ISBN13: 9781847563408) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.scottmariani.com/alchemistsSecretUK.html |
| Series: | Ben Hope #1 |
| Characters: | Ben Hope, Dr Roberta Ryder |
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Ratings: 3.95 From 7813 Users | 433 ReviewsCriticize About Books The Alchemist's Secret (Ben Hope #1)
The Action/Adventure genre strikes again. DNF @ 26%.Bad guys so poorly imagined it's nearly indescribable. A horrible shrew as the love interest/brainy scientist. Then there's Ben Hope, the protagonist. Guilty for the sister he couldn't save (when he was 7 years old), the one-bottle-of-whiskey-every-night former SAS operative's only mission in life is to rescue kidnapped children from evil ransomers everywhere. Ugh, so standard. Still, it's not like I expected better than this. The hunt for myBen Hope is a former elite SAS soldier, who now devotes his life to rescuing kidnapped children.Asked to find to formula for an elixir which might save the life of a dying child, Ben finds that there are others also searching for the same things. The hunt turns deadly and Ben must use all his training to stay ahead of some powerful people who will stop at nothing to get waht they want.This story appealed to me because I enjoy the historical elements about the Cathars and I also like the mystery
I am not sure why I picked this one out. The genre isnt unknown to me as I have read all of Dan Browns ( even before The Da Vinci Code hit the headlines), I am using the Steve Berry series as a 'turn to' when I feel in need of this kind of read and, fairly recently, I read the Sancti Trilogy by Simon Toyne.I thought that the author got close to my boundary for excess in processing too much detail particularly concerning the activities of Franco Bozza but just managed to stay the right side of
In this first full-length novel, Scott Mariani propels Ben Hope into the middle of an ancient mystery, some would rather have left in medieval times. Hope is enjoying his life as a former SAS operative, ensconced in the world of K&R (kidnap and ransom), particularly when the victims are children. When Hope is approached by a wealthy man to help him find a manuscript that purports to hold alchemical secrets, skepticism surfaces and the mission is declined. However, upon learning that this
Every review I've read of Scott Mariani's Ben Hope series compares it to Dan Brown and his ilk. And you know what? They're quite right. In making that comparison, you know exactly what you're getting. Of course, a hell of a lot of people can't stand Dan Brown, and those people should probably stay away from this book. But if you enjoy the occasional thriller with a bit of pseudo-scientific hocus-pocus thrown in, then this is probably worth a read. It's a nice easy read, with nice easy
This is one of those books you read in one go and can read 10 of them in a row... like you read James Patterson :) But for how long you will remember what you have read I can't tell... not for long probably :) You'll remember that you liked the book but not what the book was about... :)
A highly clever book that starts off the journey of Ben Hope. After taking on an assignment, Ben travels to France to learn more about alchemy and how the secrets of the past, is always it for grabs for the wrong type of people. He also meets Dr Roberta Ryder to help but also to avoid danger. A great story, a lot of interesting history, definitely one to recommend.
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