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  • The Moscow Cipher

  • Ben Hope, Book 17
  • By: Scott Mariani
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (300 ratings)

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The Moscow Cipher

By: Scott Mariani
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Summary

The top 10 Sunday Times best seller returns with the 17th Ben Hope thriller.

When 12-year-old Valentina fails to return from a visit to her father in Moscow, alarm bells start ringing. Her rich and powerful family know there's one man they can depend on to bring her back safe: former SAS major Ben Hope.

But what starts off as an apparently straightforward case of parental child abduction quickly takes on more sinister dimensions as Ben travels to Moscow and starts to investigate the whereabouts of Valentina and her father, Yuri, a man with a hidden past not even his ex-wife knows about.

Now that past has caught up with him, it's not only Yuri's life that is in danger but Valentina's too. If Ben Hope can't save them, nobody can.

Ben Hope is one of the most celebrated action-adventure heroes in British fiction, and Scott Mariani is the author of numerous best sellers. Join the ever-growing legion of fans who get breathless with anticipation when the countdown to the new Ben Hope thriller begins

©2018 Scott Mariani (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Slick, serpentine 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)

"Scott Mariani is an awesome writer." (Chris Kuzneski)

"A romp of a read, each page like a tasty treat. Enjoy." (Steve Berry)

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Another fantastic book by Scott Mariani

Great book, have now read this twice. Now on to The Rebels Revenge the Ben Hope story

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What a fantastic series this is!

Colin Mace is a superb narrator and brings every character to life! Long live Ben Hope!

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  • 19-04-19

Best Ben Hope for a while...!

This Ben Hope adventure had it all, in spades! I'd found the previous books a good read, but the spark had been lost since the early part of the series. Without a doubt it's back with a bang in The Moscow Cypher!
Ben is on the trail of a young girl who has gone missing. It soon becomes evident that her disappearance is linked to a much bigger plot...one that could have catastrophic consequences on a global scale.
Superbly intriguing plot line, some interesting characters and full of the usual action and adventure that you'd expect from this series. Can't recommend this one enough!
Superb narration from Colin Mace once again. His range of accents is fantastic.

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As thrilling as ever

Mariano is a master of tricky plots and believable characters, I always look forward to a new Ben Hope adventure.

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Brilliant as always

I’ve read all of the Ben Hope series and loved every minute. I think I’m a little in love with Ben to be honest. He’s tough and protective but with hidden depths and a huge heart. If you like an adventure and aren’t put off by a bit of violence, then Scott Mariani’s Ben Hope series is for you. I just have to wait patiently, which is difficult, for the next in the series.

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Brilliant!!!

Always captivating! I love the attention placed on the details of the different places; I am catapulted directly into the story and can feel every emotion each character is experiencing. I enjoyed the experience of being seated on the luxury jet as well as bouncing over dirt trailed roads in the Mercedes and tumbling along at high speed in the van. I also enjoy listening to Colin Mace who truly brings the characters and places alive.

Thank you both (Scott Mariani and Colin Mace) and your team.

Michelle

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Still enjoying!

I didn’t love this one. To begin with I thought it was the book where the author turns on the loyal reader and starts churning out anything just because they know they will sell, I’m sure we all know at least one author who is guilty of that. Fortunately, it was not the case, thank you Mr Mariani.

What has been becoming more and more annoying is the long running use of “he just didn’t know it yet” or variations of that phrase.

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SaS at its best

excellent story, well laid out and professionally narrated.

Fast pace as you work your way through Moscow's less welcoming areas.

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Another great story

Another action-packed, slightly implausible story from Mariani. Enjoyed it though and looking forward to the next Hope adventure.

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Top Notch Action Adventure

Another fabulous adventure for Ben Hope by Scott Mariani. Love Colin Mace’s accents for characters too!
If you’re a fan ... sit back, buckle up & enjoy ...

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