‘Scott Mariani brings it all to the table in this fast-paced thriller that rockets off the first page and never slows down. The Alchemist's Secret is packed with dark intrigue, danger around every corner, bullets flying, sexual tension, and an endless assault of nasty villains bent on stopping ex-SAS Ben Hope from finding the secret to an ancient manuscript. It’s everything a thriller should be and more.’ - Joe Moore, international bestselling co-author of The Grail Conspiracy

‘The Alchemist's Secret establishes Scott Mariani as an author to watch.’ - M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of The Venus Fix and The Halo Effect and The Reincarnationist

‘What a ride!The Alchemist's Secret is a non-stop thrill… Scott Mariani is surely the UK’s answer to Steve Berry.’ - Elaine Flinn, author of Deadly Collection and Tagged for Murder (Barry Award)

‘The Alchemist's Secret is an amazing book, by an amazing author.’ - Peter Brendt, author of The Hunt for the Holy Grail, Crashdive and Shallow Waters

‘What a ride! The Alchemist’s Secret is a non-stop thrill… Scott Mariani is surely the UK’s answer to Steve Berry.’ - Elaine Flinn, author of Deadly Collection and Tagged for Murder

‘An amazing book, by an amazing author. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the last line.’ - Peter Brendt, author of The Hunt for The Holy Grail

‘Fans of mystery thrillers like The Da Vinci Code will find The Alchemist’s Secret an even more breathless and exciting read.’ - In Focus Magazine

‘A multi-layered story that crosses over religion, secret codes and the occult… a brilliantly-written book, once picked up difficult to put down.’ - Welsh Country Magazine

‘The Alchemist’s Secret is a gripping, fast-moving mystery thriller that has been described as ‘like The Da Vinci Code, only better’. Filled with suspense, fascinating historical intrigue, endless twists and turns, vivid characters and stunning locations, this is a book everyone agrees is hard to put down. As well as a thriller roller-coaster ride, it is a highly literate and intelligent novel. I enjoyed it very much and recommend it to readers.’ - Waterstone’s bookseller

‘Once you have begun reading The Alchemist’s Secret, it is impossible to do anything else other than finish it! It is an intelligent thriller, fast paced, action packed, and full to the brim with fascinating historical secrets. Scott Mariani captivates his readers from the outset, refusing to let go or give anything away to the very end. I strongly recommend this book. It is truly addictive.’ - Amazon reviewer

‘This is the best thriller I have ever read. From start to finish it is an edge-of-seat roller-coaster story that held me in its grip, compelling me to turn page after page in feverish anticipation of what would happen next. Scott Mariani is a genius!’ - Amazon reviewer

I started reading The Alchemist’s Secret at 4.00pm and finished around 1.30am next morning! Which says something, because it's rare for me to 'sacrifice' my sleep!!  It's amazing how you handle all those characters and keep up the thrills to the very end - a film-maker's dream - and I could visualize all of it vividly. - Letter from a reader

‘I just wish How To Write a Thriller had been around when I was starting out. It’s highly engaging, inspirational and full of useful insights… just like a great thriller itself, I couldn’t put it down!’ - Seth Garner, author of The Blood Partnership and Broken Surface

‘As a non-fiction and short story writer trying to break into the commercial fiction world, I found it a lot tougher than I expected. The competition is brutal. It's at times like that when you need a helping hand, and for me this book is just that. For anyone seriously intent on writing thrillers and having any chance of getting them published, this is the book you need. I particularly love the practical exercises, which really help you to get your writing into shape. It also contains a wealth of practical, been-there / done-that info that you simply won't find anywhere else. It even features a special interview with one of my fave authors, Lee Child. Totally recommended.’ - Colin Palmer, aspiring author