The Babylon Idol (Ben Hope, Book 15)
By (Author) Scott Mariani
Book 15
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
7th June 2017
4th May 2017
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Adventure / action fiction
823.92
Paperback
448
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 28mm
310g
THE HUNT IS ON
THE HUNT IS ON
When a sniper leaves Ben Hopes friend fighting for his life, the former SAS major declares war on the men responsible. But what begins as a straightforward revenge mission gets complicated when a mysterious letter reveals Ben to be the real target.
And his isnt the only name on a crazed killers list.
Professor Anna Manzini has no idea shes in grave danger from a man shed thought dead. Shes on the cusp of a major discovery: the location of the lost Babylon idol, a golden statue of immeasurable value.
But when word of Annas work reaches her enemies, it sets off a cat-and-mouse chase that will lead Ben and Anna halfway across Europe and into the heart of war-torn Syria.
To reach the precious idol first, Ben must keep one step ahead of a powerful maniac. If he fails, it wont just be Ben and Annas lives in danger, but the world.
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 a new Ben Hope thriller begins
Whilst the Ben Hope thrillers can be read in any order, this is the fifteenth book in the series.
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 youve got a pulse, youll love Scott Mariani; if you havent, 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
Scott Mariani is an awesome writer Chris Kuzneski
Scott Mariani is the author of the worldwide-acclaimed action / adventure series featuring maverick ex-SAS hero Ben Hope. Scotts books have topped the bestseller charts in his native Britain, with The Alchemists Secret, the first Ben Hope novel, having held the #1 Kindle position for a record-breaking six straight weeks. The Ben Hope series is translated into over twenty languages worldwide. Scotts novels have been described as James Bond meets Jason Bourne with a historical twist. His passion for history is reflected in the historical mysteries that form the backdrop to the modern-day adventures of hard-driving former soldier Ben Hope as he travels all over the world in an unending quest to protect and rescue the innocent and bring bad guys to justice as only he can.