and this time there is going to be a nice team even including old friends presented in previous books. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. The plot is filled with hard-hitting and edge-of-the-seat action that is both scary and unpredictable and can grab you by the throat. Being in Afghanistan again brings back memories of his time in the military, and how nothing much has changed for the people there. I wasn’t a fan of this one though: I felt the plot were rushed, chance encounters and occurrences were used as a plot device too often and the twist wasn’t very good.

Wolf has come to Afghanistan with his own agenda and knows as well as Ben that the conditions they face may prove as lethal as their enemies. Scott Mariani intertwined history in his books in such a skilful manner, keeping it as realistic as possible without it turning into the fantasy genre as it often happens with way too daring subjects (e. I have loved these novels for many years and Mariani keeps them sharp, even this deep into this stellar series, which shows no signs of fading!

Madison has elucidated the history of Alexander’s invasion and how various cities and treasures were left behind by the great emperor.

I was initially sceptical and worried this may turn into another ‘Star of Africa’ or ‘Devil’s Kingdom’ which I have enjoyed the least in the series. It was nice seeing Maddison Cahill again, it was a nice touch to add an old connection of Ben's and have the plot go about her. This book takes Ben almost back to his roots by bringing him back to Afghanistan and we see how this affects him with memories of his time there with the SAS and in the military in general.Most of his female companions end up trying to change him which is just no, if one tries to change their partner that's always a dealbreaker. With no rules and few friends, Hope will have to tap into all his skills while staying as quiet as possible if he hopes to leave the country alive,. An ancient lost city founded by Alexander the Great and rediscovered by Madison’s archaeologist father. The tight knit group that joins Ben on his rescue of originally Madison and then the teacher and kids have a good background to the story .

The Americans have just pulled out, and with the Taliban in control again it would be impossible for him to even get into the country. The baddies always cop it, Ben always gets at least one bullet graze and as always, his moral compass puts Jesus Christ himself to shame. While this is beneficial for new storylines, reusing old characters and adding more plotlines to their story builds on them and adds new layers and plotlines to the whole world of the books. Scott Mariani skillfully weaves several plot strands together to give us another fast-paced, action-packed adventure. Like the father of the modern thriller, Frederick Forsyth, Mariani has a knack for embedding his plots in the fears and preoccupations of their time.So when ex-SAS major Ben Hope hears former bounty-hunter, Madison Cahill, needs his help he knows it will test him to his limits – and beyond. While trying to acclimate in-country, Hope and his comrades begin their mission, soon locating Madison and learning of her own mission in the country, which includes trying to save a number of items from Alexander the Great.

The regime imposed torture and public punishments like hanging and shooting on those who failed to follow their strict rules. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. It was a blast to have them team up again after their last encounter (The Demon Club) which was truly mindblowing. The 26th edition in the former SAS Major Ben Hope series by Scott Mariani is yet another explosive, high-octane thriller and one of the best so far in this series. I was getting right into this tale of derring do and excited to visit with Ben Hope when the story just imploded with THE most excruciatingly embarrassing plot twist .So when ex-SAS major Ben Hope hears former bounty-hunter Madison Cahill is missing there he knows tracing her will test him to his limits. It was nice to see Ben Hope back in a military role with comrades rather than being a one man force as he usually is.