{"product_id":"9781847563408","title":"The Alchemist’s Secret : Book 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Mariani, Scott \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 21\/07\/2011,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 480 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781847563408,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ?Introducing the explosive first Ben Hope adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  ‘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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When Ben is recruited to locate an ancient manuscript which could save a dying child, he embarks on the deadliest quest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e It seems that everyone – from the Nazis during WW2 and powerful Catholic organisation Gladius Domini – wants to unearth the secrets of immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Praise for Scott Mariani ?????\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart … Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘An author to watch’ M. J. Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43056226992172,"sku":"9781847563408","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781847563408.jpg?v=1712661052","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781847563408","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}