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The Bach Manuscript

Ben Hope, Book 16

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The Bach Manuscript

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

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

A LOST MANUSCRIPT. A SAVAGE MURDER. A DEADLY SECRET.

While on a business trip to the UK, Ben Hope makes an impulse decision to attend a college reunion at his former university, Oxford. There he meets an old friend, Nick, now an internationally-renowned classical musician.

But storm clouds are soon once again brewing on Ben’s horizon. After Nick’s brutal murder in an apparent home invasion robbery, Ben is drawn into the mystery of a missing music manuscript that may be a lost work by the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

The hunt for his friend’s killers leads Ben across Europe, and into bloody conflict with even more dangerous people than he’d bargained for. As his quest unfolds, so does the shocking truth about the lost Bach manuscript, a secret dating back to the very darkest historical chapter of Man’s inhumanity to Man.

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 sixteenth book in the series.

©2017 Scott Mariani (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
Action & Adventure Crime Crime Thrillers Espionage Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Murder

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Ben Hope on form as our Hero. I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed adventure. Scott Mariani back on form too giving us enough detail to enhance the story & make you ‘feel’ Hope’s need for revenge. Love it. (A couple of recent books seemed to have had an overkill on detail which affected the pace of a few stories)
Dear Scott Mariani - please write faster as I’ve only 3 books to go!

Enjoyable action packed adventure

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A good addition to the Ben Hope Series, though maybe a weaker storyline than some of the previous books.
Ben is in Oxford visiting an old friend. His friend is soon found murdered, and Ben embarks on a quest to avenge his death. It soon becomes apparent that the key behind the murder is the mysterious manuscript that was part of his friends collection. One that some people will be keen to get their hands on... by any means necessary..

Very well narrated by Colin Mace once again.

The Bach Manuscript

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Typical Ben Hope book enjoyed listening to it some day he'll have a break without. Thanks Davy Magee

Bach Manuscript

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One of the best with twists all the way, very exciting. Story. Thanks a great read.

Excellent read tHe audio version was exemley good

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Another masterpiece in the Ben Hope series. I can’t wait for the next instalment. Thank you!

Brilliant

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