‘It’s the best thriller series out there and when one arrives I drop everything else I’m reading. Scott Mariani is a master.’
—For Winter Nights
‘A high level of realism . . . the action scenes come thick and fast. 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’
—Shots Magazine (read the full review)
‘Scott Mariani is an ebook powerhouse.’
—The Bookseller
‘If you’re already a fan of Scott Mariani, you’ll love The Moscow Cipher. If you haven’t read any Mariani before but love fast-paced action with a historical reference, maybe this one won’t be your last.’
—LibraryThing
‘Ben Hope, Nazis and a hunt for a mythical manuscript – what’s not to like? The Bach Manuscript hums with energy and pace and I practically inhaled it. If you like your conspiracies twisty, your action bone-jarring, and your heroes impossibly dashing, then look no further. The Ben Hope series is exactly what you need.’
—Mark Dawson, bestselling author of the John Milton and Group 15 series
‘Scott Mariani is perhaps the best working exponent of the classic chase thriller. The action comes thick and fast and is choreographed with Mariani’s trademark skill and authenticity. Another slickly crafted adventure from the modern master of mayhem.’
—Shots Magazine
‘Scott Mariani writes fantastic thrillers. His series of Ben Hope books shows no sign of slowing down.’
—Ben Peyton, actor (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Band of Brothers, Nine Lives)
‘A really excellent series of books, and would make a wonderful television series as well!’
—Breakaway Reviews
‘”Page-turner” is a hackneyed phrase in the world of books but Mariani’s Ben Hope adventures take the thriller genre to its dizziest and most dazzling heights.’
—Pendle Today
‘This is my first Scott Mariani book….and I totally loved it. It goes on at a good pace, and for me Ben Hope was brilliant, the ultimate decent good guy that you are rooting for.’
—AlwaysReading.net
‘The Devil’s Kingdom is an exhilarating roller-coaster of a ride . . . it will keep your attention from first page to last. [The Ben Hope series is] so addictive it is unbelievable.’
—The Derbyshire Times
‘The plot was thrilling . . . but what is all the more thrilling is the fantastic way Mariani moulds historical events into his story.’
—The Guardian
‘I knew that ‘The Devil’s Kingdom’ would be good. How could it not be, when it follows and concludes the superb ‘Star of Africa’? The action never lets up for a moment, becoming in places breathtakingly tense, and reflecting how cleverly put together this novel is. You’d expect nothing else from a Ben Hope thriller.’
—For Winter Nights
‘Quite simply, the most ferocious and brutal book in the Ben Hope series yet, and it’s a page-turning stunner of a read. The second in the sequence, The Devil’s Kingdom, really can’t come soon enough!’
—Lovereading review
‘Compelling and controversial . . . In addition to his captivating writing abilities, Mariani has carried out a massive amount of research to ensure that The Cassandra Sanction is scientifically accurate. But don’t worry, this is not a science book. It’s filled with the kind of exciting action that deserves to be made into a blockbuster movie.’
—Robert W. Felix, climate scientist and author of the bestselling book Not by Fire but by Ice
‘[The Cassandra Sanction is] a wonderful action-loaded thriller with a witty and lovely lead in Ben Hope . . . I am well and truly hooked!’
—Northern Crime Reviews
‘Scott Mariani seamlessly weaves the history and action together. His descriptive passages are highly visual, and no word is superfluous. The storyline flows from beginning to end; I couldn’t put it down.’
—Off the Shelf
‘Unforgettable . . . Scott Mariani has crafted a thriller which will become a major novel of our times.’
—The Chesterfield Times
‘I love the adrenalin rush that you get when reading a Ben Hope story . . . The Martyr’s Curse is an action-packed read, relentless in its pace. Scott Mariani goes from strength to strength!’
—Book Addict Shaun
‘The pace of these books ensures a swift completion of each episode. I absolutely love each book I read, each is unique and takes you on a thrilling journey of discovery, but at the heart is a lead character you love from the start and root for each time!’
—Amazon
‘The Ben Hope series is my favourite action thriller series. I’ve read and loved every one of them. I think it’s fair to say that this, the eleventh, is the best of them all – and that is a considerable achievement.’
—For Winter Nights
‘Scott Mariani seems to be like a fine red wine that gets better with maturity!’
—Bestselling Crime Thrillers.com
‘Mariani’s novels have consistently delivered on fast-paced action and The Armada Legacy is no different. Short chapters and never-ending twists mean that you can’t put the book down, and the high stakes of the plot make The Armada Legacy as brilliant to read as all the previous novels in the series.’
—Female First
‘Sunken secrets, psychos in the jungle, a dark twist on a Hitchcockian Vertigo-style obsession – The Armada Legacy is slick, serpentine, sharp, and very very entertaining. If you’ve got a pulse, you’ll love Scott Mariani; if you haven’t, then maybe you crossed Ben Hope.’
—Simon Toyne, best-selling author of the Sanctus Trilogy
‘Authentic settings, non-stop action, backstabbing villains and rough justice – this book delivers. It’s a romp of a read, each page like a tasty treat. Enjoy.’
—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The King’s Deception
‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’
—Chris Kuzneski, bestselling author of The Hunters
‘Creatively weaves a storyline through ancient history and modern times . . . An exhilarating ride that races along to an exciting conclusion.’
—Mysterious Reviews
‘Mariani constructs the thriller with skill and intelligence, staging some good action scenes, and Hope is an appealing protagonist.’
—Kirkus Reviews
‘A fast-paced arcane thriller that will captivate readers with its plot evolution and characterisation.’
—Fresh Fiction
‘A breathtaking ride through England and Europe’
—Suspense Magazine
‘The Mozart Conspiracy hits thrilling, suspenseful notes . . . a rollickingly good way to spend some time in an easy chair.’
—USA Today
‘The helter-skelter pace kept me hooked like a prize catch . . . if Mariani can type at the pace his novels move, then his PC must have breathed a sigh of relief every time he finished work for the day.’
—Crime Squad Reviews
‘Suspense, authenticity and heart-stumping action.’
—Bridlington Press