Scott Mariani Reading Order
8 series · 47 books
Scott Mariani is a British bestselling author specializing in high-octane thrillers featuring complex protagonists with unconventional backgrounds. His signature Ben Hope series follows an ex-SAS operative turned reluctant problem-solver whose combination of military training and theological education makes him uniquely equipped to tackle extraordinary mysteries. Across multiple series spanning mystery, thriller, and young adult fiction, Mariani has established himself as a prolific storyteller with a particular talent for blending action, suspense, and character depth.
Ben Hope Series
Ongoing30 books (2007–2024)
Start with The Alchemist's Secret, the first of 30 books in the Ben Hope series.
Start this series with The Alchemist's Secret
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Alchemist's Secret |
| 2 |  The Mozart Conspiracy |
| 3 |  The Doomsday Prophecy |
| 4 |  The Heretic's Treasure |
| 5 |  The Shadow Project |
| 6 |  The Lost Relic |
| 7 |  The Sacred Sword |
| 8 | The Armada Legacy |
| 9 |  The Forgotten Holocaust |
| 10 |  The Martyr's Curse |
| 11 |  The Nemesis Program |
| 12 |  Star of Africa |
| 13 |  The Cassandra Sanction |
| 14 |  The Devil's Kingdom |
| 15 |  The Babylon Idol |
| 16 |  The Bach Manuscript |
| 17 |  The Moscow Cipher |
| 18 |  House of War |
| 19 |  The Rebel’s Revenge |
| 20 |  Valley of Death |
| 21 |  The Demon Club |
| 22 |  The Pretender's Gold |
| 23 |  The Crusader’s Cross |
| 24 |  The Pandemic Plot |
| 25 |  Graveyard of Empires |
| 26 | The Silver Serpent |
| 27 | The Tudor Deception |
| 28 | The White Knight |
| 29 | The Golden Library |
| 30 | The Templar Secret |
Ben Hope Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (2011–2015)
Start with Passenger 13 and read in order.
Start this series with Passenger 13
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger 13 |
| 2 |  Bring Him Back |
| 3 | The Tunnel |
DI Tom McAllister Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Cage |
Group Fifteen Files Series
Likely Complete5 books (2017–2022)
Start with Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh), the first of 5 books in the Group Fifteen Files series.
Start this series with Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh) |
| 2 | Witness X(With: Mark Dawson) |
| 3 | Little Sister(By: Mark Dawson,Michael Ridpath) |
| 4 | The Vault(By: Mark Dawson) |
| 5 | Wormwood(By: Mark Dawson) |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2007–2007)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  How to Write a Thriller |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete2 books (2013–2014)
Start with House of Malice and read in order.
Start this series with House of Malice
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  House of Malice |
| 2 | DECOY |
Vampire Federation Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
Start with Uprising and read in order.
Start this series with Uprising
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Uprising |
| 2 |  The Cross |
Will Bowman Series
Ongoing3 books (2025–2026)
Start with The Knight's Pledge and read in order.
Start this series with The Knight's Pledge
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Knight's Pledge |
| 2 | The Pilgrim's Revenge |
| 3 | Die For A King |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Scott Mariani written?
- Scott Mariani has written 47 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Scott Mariani series?
- Here are the first books in Scott Mariani's series: Ben Hope: The Alchemist's Secret; Ben Hope Short Stories/Novellas: Passenger 13; Group Fifteen Files: Scorpion(By: Mark Dawson,Steve Cavanagh); Short Stories/Novellas: House of Malice; Vampire Federation: Uprising.
- What order should I read Scott Mariani's books?
- We recommend reading Scott Mariani's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Scott Mariani still writing new books?
- Yes, Scott Mariani has 2 ongoing series: Ben Hope, Will Bowman.