The Hope Vendetta : A Novel (Hardcover)

from Lukerik

A fast-paced thriller with narrative drive, plenty of action and an interesting McGuffin. This is the earliest one in the series that I've read - no need to read in order - and Mariani has noticeably improved as a writer. Still, a few errors of execution aside, an enjoyable read.

from Freisianbeauty

This reminded me very much of Chris Kuzneski (Sorry if I spelt it wrong). I enjoyed Chris's books, but this one I found very easy to skip over. I don't think he went into as much depth as he could have done and you don't really find out to much about Bens wife being murdered or why. Alright for a...

from cathymoore

This is a nice, simple, straightforward read. It's not a very original piece of fiction. There is an ex-SAS soldier with an attitude, a young female biblical archaeologist and a tenuous religious link to the end of the world and a terrorist attack. So far so post-Dan Brown. Unfortunately this one...

from adam.currey

I'm a big fan of Scott Mariani, but this one felt a little weak to me. Still a great read, but wasn't as compelling as either earlier ones or later ones. Also, a word about the "Ben Hope universe" - others have said that it's not necessary to read them in order, and strictly speaking that's true ...