The Lost Relic, Scott Mariani
The Lost Relic, Scott Mariani
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The Lost Relic

Author: Scott Mariani

Narrator: Colin Mace

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 02/11/2016


Synopsis

A SUPER-CHARGED THRILLER FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott A WEB OF DECEIT.AND BEN HOPE IS CAUGHT UP IN THE MAYHEM… Whilst visiting a former SAS comrade in Italy, a distracted Ben nearly runs over a young boy – and unwittingly walks into his deadliest mission yet. Ben’s involvement with the boy’s family runs deeper as he witnesses their brutal murder at a gallery robbery. A seemingly worthless Goya sketch was the principal target in the bloodbath heist. Now it’s up to Ben to find out the truth behind the elusive painting. Wrongly accused of murder and forced to go on the run, he must get to the heart of the conspiracy while he still has the chance. . . 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 sixth book in the series.

About Scott Mariani

Scott Mariani grew up in St. Andrews, Scotland. He studied Modern Languages at Oxford and went on to work as a translator, a professional musician, a pistol shooting instructor, and a freelance journalist before becoming a full-time writer. After spending several years in Italy and France, Scott discovered his secluded writer’s haven in the wilds of west Wales, an 1830s country house complete with rambling woodland and a secret passage. When he isn’t writing, Scott enjoys jazz, movies, classic motorcycles, and astronomy.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kerry on April 16, 2017

Another adventure for our hero Ben Hope. This one is filled with thrills, danger, violence and Ben Hope at his stubborn headed doggedness best, refusing to let it go until he gets to the bottom of a series of murders. I did find it a bit incredulous at times but it's Ben Hope so all is forgiven. As......more

Goodreads review by Emanuele on November 23, 2012

It does hook you in and it is interesting enough to keep you wanting to read one more chapter, but it is not as good as the best chapters in the Hope series and has suffers from a number of major flaws, in my opinion: 1) differently from the others this is much more of an action story than a thriller......more

Goodreads review by Wayne on October 05, 2015

Quality read from this reliable author. Quality lead character, and I will be reading more......more

Goodreads review by MikeR on May 09, 2025

Mariani's sixth novel in the Ben Hope series delivers plenty of action, mystery, and intrigue. Hope, looking to leave his training business behind, visits former military colleague Boonzie McCulloch in Italy to propose a new opportunity. During his trip, he stumbles upon an art gallery, but when Rus......more


Quotes

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