Really good read with Ben Hope at his best. ( )

Ben Hope está harto de su frenética vida como rescatador de víctimas de secuestros y decide retomar sus estudios de Teología. Pero, conociéndose, tendría que haber sabido que el destino lo conduciría por un camino menos tranquilo. Para Ben, la búsqueda de la desaparecida arqueóloga bíblica Zoe Bradbury pronto se convierte en la misión más peligrosa en la que se ha visto involucrado. ¿Qué antiguo secreto ha descubierto Zoe? En el transcurso de su investigación, de Grecia al sudeste de Estados Unidos, pasando por la ciudad santa de Jerusalén, descubre que no son únicamente su vida y la de Zoe las que están en peligro. Debe luchar por impedir un desastre que podría provocar nada menos que el fin del mundo, tal y como se predice en el Apocalipsis...

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 in the sense that each book is a self-contained story.
However, Mariani does tend to reference earlier incidents in all of his books. Thus, reading them in order allows you to understand those references - this, along with the deeper understanding of the Ben Hope psyche, provides a greater reading experience in my opinion. ( )

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. ( )

Ben Hope returns in The Doomsday Prophecy, the third novel in the Ben Hope series by Scott Mariani. Ben is busy trying to recuperate from the personal tragedy he suffered at the end of the second novel and has thrown himself into his theological studies. He has given up his career and thinking of going back to the priesthood.

When a young archaeologist disappears while working on a dig Ben Hope is asked by her parents, who happens to be his theology teacher, to investigate and bring her home. Instead he sends his friend, unwilling to be involved. When his friend is blown up and killed Ben picks up the trail and leads him on journey not only to the find the truth but also to redemption.

I am always excited to pick up a Ben Hope novel as I always enjoy a good historical based conspiracy theory. However, for the second time Scott Mariani has managed to disappoint in that regard.Read the full review here ( )