The Alchemist’s Secret: The gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author: Book 1 (Ben Hope) - Softcover

Mariani, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847560792 ISBN 13: 9781847560797

Verlag: Avon, 2008

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Donde la esperanza hay de problemas. Ben esperanza de vida en el borde. Un ex miembro de la elite del SAS, Ben es torturada por una tragedia de su pasado y ahora dedica su vida a la búsqueda secuestrada niños. Pero cuando Ben es contratado para localizar a un antiguo manuscrito que podría salvar a Dying infancia, embarcarse en la aventura de su vida más mortales. El documento se informa de que contiene la fórmula del Elixir de la vida, descubierto por el brillante Alchemist Fulcanelli décadas antes. Pero pronto se hace evidente que los demás son de la caza Este más preciados tesoros - para mucho más Evil extremos. Cuando los secretos de la alquimia ocultos en las páginas de permanecer impenetrable, los equipos de Ben hasta con un atractivo americano científico Dr Roberta Ryder a crack el código. Parece que todo el mundo - desde los nazis durante WW2 y potente organización católica Gladius Domini - quiere Unearth los secretos de la inmortalidad. El Trail conduce Ben y Roberta de Paris a la antigua Cathar Strongholds del Languedoc, donde un asombroso secreto ha Lain oculta durante siglos.

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Praise for Scott Mariani

‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . Scott Mariani packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott

‘James Bond meets Jason Bourne meets The Da Vinci Code’ J. L. Carrell

‘Fans of Dan Brown will love this thrilling adventure’ Closer

'Non-stop action – this book delivers’ Steve Berry

‘If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope’ Simon Toyne

‘Full of authentic detail and heart-stopping action – a real thrill ride’ Ed Macy

‘Establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch’ M. J. Rose

‘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

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THE #1 BESTSELLER

Introducing the explosive first Ben Hope adventure

‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott

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...

BEN HOPE is one of the most celebrated action adventure heroes ever and SCOTT MARIANI is one of the most successful home-grown thriller writers of all time. Join the millions of readers who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to the new Ben Hope thriller begins...

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• Verlag: Avon
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1847560792
• ISBN 13: 9781847560797
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 496