IN THE GAME OF KINGS, THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE VICTOR. When a devastating attack on billionaire Auguste Kaprisky leaves the old man clinging to life, a trail of bodies and no clues, his last surviving relative calls the only person she can trust to step up. With precious few leads, ex-SAS soldier Ben Hope must first switch from action hero to detective in order to unravel the mystery. His international quest soon attracts the attention of the faceless plotters, who swiftly make Ben their target. As Ben moves between Miami and the Bahamas, Rome to Berlin, his investigation seems only to bring him ever closer to death. And as he fights the odds, all questions lead back to one thing: the historic chess set, stolen by Auguste's attackers, which once belonged to Napoleon. What is the secret this chess set holds, and who are the all-powerful people who will seemingly stop at nothing to silence anyone who threatens to uncover their terrifying plan? Your move, Ben Hope. Find out more about Scott Mariani and Ben Hope at www.

scottmariani.com Gold title * The UK's leading homegrown historical-conspiracy writer - perfect for fans of Mark Dawson, Dan Brown and Lee Child. * With lifetime sales across all formats topping 3 million copies, and Warner Bros developing the series for TV, Ben Hope's adventures go from strength to strength. * The Ben Hope novels have outlasted the competition, remaining fresh and winning audience share: 2020's The Demon Club reached #4 in the Sunday Times chart, their highest ever position, while newly released The Pandemic Plot has hit #10 even before its first full week. * Over 1.8 million copies sold in the UK alone. * Ben Hope novels have been translated into more than twenty languages Competition: The;Sentinel. By;Mark Dawson;Dan Brown;Lee Child;Andy McNab;James Deegan;Wilbur Smith;Clive Cussler;Alan McDermott.