Graveyard of Empires

Afghanistan has been a place of conquest for thousands of years, and ex-SAS major Ben Hope is sent to help Madison Cahill, a former bounty hunter, find her father, an archaeologist who has discovered an ancient lost city founded by Alexander the Great. Ben must navigate through dangerous terrain and face old comrades, including SAS man turned assassin Jaden Wolf, to uncover old secrets and modern ones that are just as dangerous. The pressure of being the last hope of the innocent is too much to bear when surviving past sundown seems impossible.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Some wars are destined to be fought forever, a testament to the enduring power of certain nations and ideologies. Afghanistan, known as "The Graveyard of Empires," has witnessed the demise of countless conquerors throughout history. It is a place where the odds seem insurmountable, and one man's chance of survival seems slim.

Yet, when ex-SAS major Ben Hope receives a call from former bounty-hunter Madison Cahill, he knows that this mission will push him to his limits and beyond. With borders closing in and time running out, Ben must embark on a perilous journey to trace his friend before the new regime takes control. His only lead? An ancient lost city founded by Alexander the Great and rediscovered by Madison's archaeologist father.

The mission will take Ben back to a place he thought he had left behind, back to the memories and emotions he had tried to bury. Among his old comrades is SAS man turned assassin, Jaden Wolf. Wolf has his own agenda in Afghanistan, and he knows that the conditions they face may be just as lethal as their enemies.

As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the lost city, Ben and Wolf uncover not only ancient secrets but also modern ones that are equally dangerous. They find themselves facing off against powerful forces, both foreign and domestic, who are determined to keep the truth hidden.

The question that looms large is who is the mysterious "Spartan" that British officials are so desperate to extract from behind enemy lines? And as they face overwhelming odds and the constant threat of death, is the pressure of being the last hope of the innocent too much to bear when survival seems impossible?

In this gripping and intense story, Ben Hope and Jaden Wolf must navigate through a treacherous landscape, facing both physical and emotional challenges. They must rely on their skills, their courage, and their loyalty to each other to survive and bring justice to those who have been wronged.

The Graveyard of Empires is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008505714