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  • Ben Hope, Book 26
  • By: Scott Mariani
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (178 ratings)
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Summary

Some wars are destined to be fought forever…

They call it ‘The Graveyard of Empires’ for good reason. For thousands of years, Afghanistan has been the rock that generations of would-be conquerors have perished on. What chance does one man stand in this place?

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. As the borders slam shut, he must trace his friend before the new regime does. His only lead? An ancient lost city founded by Alexander the Great and rediscovered by Madison’s archaeologist father.

The mission will take Ben back to a place he thought was firmly in his past, back to someone he can never leave behind – and back to some old comrades. Among these is SAS man turned assassin, Jaden Wolf. 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.

As they uncover old secrets, they find modern ones are just as dangerous. Who is the mysterious ‘Spartan’ that the British officials are so desperate to extract from behind enemy lines? And outnumbered and outgunned at every turn, is the pressure of being the last hope of the innocent too much to bear when surviving past sundown seems impossible?

©2022 Scott Mariani (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"Compelling from the first page until the last, Mariani and his fabulous protagonist Ben Hope entertain in a gripping tale that will have you turning the pages well into the night." (Mark Dawson)

"History, action, devious scheming and eye-opening detail. Mariani delivers a twisting storyline." (David Leadbeater)

"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)

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Graveyard of Empires

still reading this but noticed Jaden Wolf has suddenly changed his accent he's no longer a scouser

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Brilliant as usual

As usual you take us on a journey of escapism thank you please keep going as it’s something we readers need to escape to

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Looking for Spartan

Ben has been tasked with searching Afghanastan for the man known as Spartan before the Taliban find him. Adventures and gun fights in this arid land make this a treacherous assignment. Another great story brought to life by narrator Colin Mace.

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Amazing story

The Ben hope story’s seem to get better and better. Great book would like to thank Scott Mariani.

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Another recommendation

Scott Mariani and Colin Mace are an excellent combination as ever! Another great story, looking forward to the next.

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Great listen

Love these books snd enjoy listening to Colin Mace. Looking forward to the next one

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Awesome!!

Fast moving from beginning to end. Another outstanding book from the Ben Hope series!!
Loki forward to the next.

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As good as ever

Once again a wonderful book that i couldn’t stop listening to. Well done keep the books coming I have enjoyed all so far . Wonderful storey teller my favourite I think. Thanks

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Not the best editing

Not the best editing but overall a good listen. Hope the next one is good!

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Probably the worst Ben Hope thriller to date.

I've read every Ben hope book. This is probably the worst, which doesn't make it bad, as it's up against all Scott's great and enduring hero, Ben Hope's previous adventures.
Ben doesn't do romance/ relationships well. In this case, i don't blame him. How annoying is Madison.
One of Ben's 'crew' gets hauled over the coals whilst looking and shooting for food; however, Madison's ridiculous search for a lost doll brings the full weight of the enemy upon Ben and his comrades - nothing said. Please don't bring this character back.
Narration is poor, especially the accents and women's voices. Perhaps a little bored?
'Hope' fully, the next book is better.

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