The Alchemist's Secret
Ben Hope, Book 1
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The Alchemist's Secret
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Narrated by:
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Will Rycroft
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By:
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Scott Mariani
About this listen
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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…
‘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
The Ben Hope series is a must-listen 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…
©2007 Scott Mariani (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedWhat listeners say about The Alchemist's Secret
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- BigNig
- 17-06-2019
Entertaining(which is the point really)
The story was entertaining.Although quite predictable in parts it still packed a handful of unexpected twists.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-08-2019
Good
For some parts I couldn't stop listening but other parts I needed motivation. Maybe the end took too long? Yes I'll listen to second book.
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- hazzer
- 24-10-2019
new Dan Brown
very Di Vinci code without the architecture. Well paced story with a solid wrapped conclusion
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-2020
nice take on a story
I enjoyed the story... was fast paced and a bit of action too... narration felt suitable to the story also...
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- Jenny Macmillan
- 18-08-2019
Enjoyable
When I first started listening to this book I felt it was familiar then it came to me, this was very much a Dan Brown story but still enjoyable.
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- Jean
- 03-01-2020
It is ok
A bit of Dan Brown but not as good as Dan Brown (at least his earlier novels). I found the story predictible so can't wait to finish to see if I was right and I was.
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- Karyn Batchelor
- 28-08-2020
Loved it!!!
a great story, interesting and compelling storyline.
a must read/listen for anyone who likes adventure and mystery and a bit of romance
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2019
it was ok
it was ok but still worth listening to. Could have been better if it was not so rushed
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- HR
- 14-10-2020
Almost great
This was well written with an interesting plot however I feel the author has rushed to complete it. Given a bit more time and work, I feel he could have gone through and fixed a few lackluster parts and delivered a better ending. Despite this I still give it 4/5 stars. 👍
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- Christine Cee
- 06-06-2021
action packed, nail biter!
Loved this! Mariani's skilful prose and relentless imagination created a powerful and gripping story that captivates the listener . I want to read and listen to more of Marianis work. What a writer!
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