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The Alchemist's Secret [Kindle Edition]

Scott Mariani (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (338 customer reviews)
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‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure.’
Closer

‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch.’
M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of The Reincarnationist

‘Packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains bent on stopping ex-SAS Ben Hope … everything a thriller should be and more.’
Joe Moore, international bestselling co-author of The Grail Conspiracy

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Ben Hope lives on the edge. A former élite 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…

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 497 KB
  • Print Length: 499 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1847563406
  • Publisher: Avon (5 Jun 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002UZ5JJK
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (338 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,297 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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257 of 265 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A very lucky find! 10 Aug 2011
By Clara Von Kluk Kluk TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this Kindle version by chance after downloading the Kindle app on my iPad. To be honest the reason I got it was that it was very cheap and I wanted to test out to see if the app worked!

As there was nothing on TV I decided to read a few pages - AND WAS GRIPPED! I could not put the book down and even though it got into the early hours and I had work the next day, I kept trying to take in more and more pages, each one keeping me on the edge of my seat.

The background to the story is captivating and much is baseed on hisorical fact but with a good dose of mystery and intrigue. The main character (Ben Hope, an ex SAS Major) is very likeable and the array of characters he comes into contact with range from interesting to ruthlessly sadistic! I also loved the way his investigation takes him through different countries and settings.

It annoys me when people dismiss this book as a mock up of the De Vinci Code. Why other authors cannot take a similar line and make it their own is beyond me. I for one could not get stuck into the De Vinci Code, however, The Alchemists Secret seduces you from the word go. i thoroughly enjoyed it and will be reading the rest of the Ben Hope series in the next few weeks.
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134 of 139 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable! ! Great stuff! 12 Mar 2008
By W. Stirling-Edge
Format:Paperback
I've just finished reading this - if you enjoy the DVC type yarns, you'll really enjoy this!! Better - in my opinion - than, say, "The Templar Legacy" by Steve Berry (and I thought that was good!!)
There's plenty of fast-flowing action, believable characters, mystery, deciphering of old manuscripts, codes, artefacts, murder, plots, torture, historical interest, slowly kindling romance, etc.,etc..
I've never read a book as quickly as this, as I found it so intriguing, exciting, and enjoyable that I didn't want to put it down!
I would highly recommend this.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking and Enjoyable 24 Nov 2011
By Dane Prescott
Format:Kindle Edition
Plot and characters count for me in the appreciation of a good book, as does a gripping storyline. I found all of these things in The Alchemist's Secret. I found the middle portions of the book in particular very well done, which is a rarity, since it's precisely here that most prose lines stop to catch their breath before mustering their energies for a run toward the finish. I would have liked to see a bit more verve at the end of the book, which seemed just a touch flat, though I'm possibly being somewhat harsh here. This is a book, though, that I'm putting on my "read again" list, which I assure you is a short one. Consider this book a solid recommendation.
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111 of 121 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars The Alchemist 's Secret 11 April 2008
By Frances Orme
Format:Paperback
This is another story with a seek the treasure in Rennes-le-Chateau, but is well written and entertaining, but not as gripping as Dan Brown or Kate Mosse novel. In this book the hero Ben accepts a contract to find the Fulcanelli manuscript, which is believed to contain the formula for the elixor of life. His hunt attracts the unwelcome attention of Gladius Domini, a catholic organisation, whose leader seeks the same gaol. Ben and his accomplice Dr Roberta Ryder and Gladius Domini leave a bloody trail across France, with the story reaching it's climax at an ancient Cathar temple close to Rennes-le-chateau. There are notes at the back of book informing the reader about the facts behind the story. A good read.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought by chance, fantastic read, cldn't put it down !! 10 Sep 2011
By kdl
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't read this kind of book normally, not a girlie thing........... I thought !!! Got it because it sounded half interesting and cost 49p ! Best 49p I've ever spent. Couldn't put the book down, devoured every word and learned quite a lot. I downloaded the next 5 of the series within 5 mins of buying this one.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Price 30 Nov 2011
By Chloe, Webb
Format:Kindle Edition
If you wish to critique a book regarding the detailed stuff and compare it with others, and the author with other authors, please do so after at least reading it fully with an open mind - at least once!

Would be well worth buying at a hardback price. As for 49 pence? Well I would be perfectly happy to pay twenty times that for the next book from this author!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good airport read 16 Nov 2011
By Delta
Format:Kindle Edition
This book is not high literature and nor do I suspect the author thinks it is either. It is an easy entertaining read. I liked the main character and it was a jolly decent plot. Ben Hope isn't a super hero, indeed he is a bit slow at times - hence the number of bodies littering the countryside, but then why should the author make him infallible. It passed my test of being a fast page turner and of being entertaining - a good airport read. I'll certainly give the next novel a try.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good page turner 2 Dec 2011
By Ms. Madeline Hackett
Format:Kindle Edition
I enjoyed this book, OK it's not a classic but it's as good if not better than the Da Vinci Code. It kept me reading from the start.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
The twists were great and the story wasn't, full of love story. I liked all the characters who seemed quite real and believable.
Published 3 hours ago by helen montgomery
4.0 out of 5 stars A well written thrilling adventure!
good pace to this adventure. This is my first book by Scott Mariani, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend it and I will be looking to get the collection now.
Published 1 day ago by Markstan100
5.0 out of 5 stars The Alchemist's Secret
Excellent read. Gripping from beginning to end with several fascinating twists. I would highly recommend this book and hope to read more from this author.
Published 7 days ago by Maureen Cochrane
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant!!
This book is simply brilliant..... It is riveting for the first page and the action... history... and characters draw you in until the last page.. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Ms. A. Hayles
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
Okay is all you can say about this book as I found it very hard work to read and keep up
Published 13 days ago by max the cat
4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting book full of twists an turns
Having never read a book by this author from the Ben Hope series, I really didn't know what to expect. Ben Hope reminds me of Jason Bourne (except Ben knows his own identity). Read more
Published 14 days ago by Emily Ainsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars My kind of book
I like a novel which wants you to continue with the series and the main character did just that. A great read I am now reading the 3rd in the series and would suggest reading the... Read more
Published 14 days ago by K. Orbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This is the first time I've read a Scott Mariani book, and I must say what a great writer. The story telling flows, the plot is easy to follow and Ben Hope is a great character. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Mr S.Deans
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
I enjoyed this book and have gone on to reading the other books in the series. Its one of them books that you just cannot put down
Published 18 days ago by eri bots
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Great read. Couldn't but this book down. Moving straight on to the next Scott Mariana, ben hope adventure. Excellent character.
Published 20 days ago by Colin Rowan
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