The Alchemist's Secret by Scott Mariani
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Move over Dan Brown - [a:Scott Mariani|712759|Scott Mariani|http://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1308801630p2/712759.jpg]'s Ben Hope books are a definite contender for champion in the thriller / mystery / mystical and religious conspiracy genre.
This is the first of the Ben Hope books. The hero is an ex SAS soldier, who tortured by an event in his past, for which he has never forgiven himself, turns his skills to rescuing abducted children. He is recruited to find an ancient document which could save the life of a dying child.
Mainly located in the South of France, home to the Cathars, with many historical details and references to alchemy, alchemical science all based on fact, this is an interesting mix of religious persecution, the politics of the Catholic church, fiction and a great thriller/suspense novel.
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