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Star of Africa

Ben Hope, Book 13

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By: Scott Mariani
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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THE SENSATIONAL ADVENTURE FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR

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

TO POSSESS IT HE WILL PAY IN BLOOD

Where ex-SAS major Ben Hope goes, trouble always follows…

Ben Hope is trained to identify danger. So when he finds out that someone very important to him is working on a US container ship in the treacherous seas off the East African coast, he fears the worst.

Within days the ship is hijacked by pirates. Taking matters into his own hands, Ben embarks upon the most daring rescue mission of his career … because this is no ordinary hostage situation.

There is something on board the ship that’s more precious than life itself – and a bloodthirsty tyrant will kill to possess it.

As events spiral out of control, Ben Hope’s skill and resourcefulness will be tested like never before. Ben would die to protect those close to him, but in a hostile environment, against ruthless warriors, even the ultimate sacrifice might not be enough…

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 enjoyed in any order, this is the thirteenth book in the series, and forms a two-part sequence with next book THE DEVIL’S KINGDOM.

©2016 Scott Mariani (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Espionage Genre Fiction Historical Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Thriller Crime Africa Military War Pirate

Critic reviews

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

‘Scott Mariani is an awesome writer’ Chris Kuzneski

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Unlike his previous this first of a 2 part didn’t quite meet expectations repetitive in places not the most compelling cliffhanger

Enjoyable story

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Wow what a great book. Can't be leave I now have to wait until November for the second part of this book. Any time a new Ben hope book is released its time to pause what ever I'm listening to and purchase the new book and commence what I know will be a great listen with lots of action, adventure and thrills. This book has all 3 of these. The narrater does a good job as always. If you like stephen leather clive cussler vince flynn and brett battles then you will most surely enjoy this book. So just give it a try, you won't regret it.

Amazing

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Hope and Dekker reunited is what I've been waiting for after the recent escapades in the Ben Hope series. Cracking first half to the story. Looking forward to the next one.

Mariani does it again

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Story was quite unbelievable, have listened to Scott Mariano before not his best book yet.

Not one of the best thrillers I have listened too.

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A really good story but they don't warn you that's it's just part one!! I was so angry when it left me hanging - how long until the next book???

It's one part of two

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