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Lost Scrolls of Archimedes (Lost Artifacts Book 1)

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"Lost Scrolls of Archimedes is a true must-read for ancient history fans." - K.C. Finn for Readers' FavoriteTwo feuding empires. A doomsday device. Can a young man break an ancient code and save Egypt from Rome’s deadly attack?Alexandria, Egypt, 34 BC. Marcus Bassus dreams of a life of intellectual pursuits. Entrusted by his missing mentor with the enigmatic scrolls of Archimedes, he resolves to prove his worth by decoding the complex documents on his own. But when a close friend betrays him and steals one of the scrolls, Marcus vows to prevent its secrets from falling into the corrupt hands of Roman Consul Octavian.Devastated when the Romans assassinate his father, but aided by the smart and alluring linguist, Electra, Marcus works furiously to recover the lost treasure. And after learning Octavian plans to use the ill-gotten information to construct the ultimate weapon against Antony and Cleopatra, he realizes he is Egypt’s only hope.Marcus crosses desert sands and turbulent seas in a quest to build a counter-weapon in time to stave off Roman conquest.Tom Roberts’ award-winning Lost Scrolls of Archimedes is the first book in the action-packed Lost Artifacts historical fiction saga. If you like ancient-world adventures, scholarly heroes, and well-researched settings, you’ll love Tom Roberts’ epic struggle for supremacy. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Raven Cliffs Publishing LLC (March 17, 2020)


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


File size ‏ : ‎ 3604 KB


Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited


Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled


Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported


Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled


X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled


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    • Gripping historical fiction romp set in the age of Anthony and Cleopatra
This story offers it all—an appealing and reluctant hero caught in a troubling relationship with his father, an intelligent and independent heroine, mysterious scrolls that contain a potentially disastrous weapon placing the peace and well-being of people in Egypt at risk, a rescue mission, and a battle at sea. Having heard about the famous library of Alexandria, I was fascinated to see it brought to life in vivid scenes of Marcus the hero of the story and his friend Electra poring over scrolls and searching through endless stacks in forgotten wings of the library. Just as enjoyable was the clever code which was used as a key to encrypt the lost scrolls of Archimedes of the title. The author managed to make the code symbols, derived from mathematical principles, to evoke the appearance of Egyptian hieroglyphs as much as of ancient Greek lettering. The age of Cleopatra was brought to life in these pages, and even Cleopatra herself appears in various scenes as a believable character. Equally believable is the portrayal of Romans living in Egypt— expats as one might call them in modern parlance—and the dilemma they faced given the probable success of Octavian in routing Anthony and Cleopatra from their position as rulers of Egypt. Occasionally I found the dialogue too modern and also stumbled over some of the transitions in the book. Overall, it is a very enjoyable book that inspires one to read more about this period. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020 by Malve von Hassell
    • interesting historical fiction
Lost scrolls of Archimedes is a historical mystery thriller story. I enjoyed reading this book as I am a big fan of historical novels. Although all references seemed to be accurate for the time era it was told, the dialogue wasn’t the best match for it. The literature was written, and it was correctly executed. The descriptions enabled the reader to visualise the scenes, and the story plot was intriguing to follow. I recommend this book to those who like to read historical fiction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021 by S. J. Main
    • Cleopatra and Anthony are brought to life in the historical fiction
This is a historical fiction based in Egypt around 34 bc. Marcus Bassus is an intellectual powerhouse who is decoding the scrolls of Archimedes when a close friend steals one and appears intent on using it to destroy Egypt. Marcus then finds himself on the journey of his life as he rushes to recover the scroll and save the future of his people. This is a good read that is very descriptive and fun to follow. This journey will take you way back and expose you to this early world where evil a treachery exist just as they do today. Follow Marcus as he works to save his people and recover the scroll that could be used as a devastating weapon. The story is easy to follow and the characters are relatable. Check this one out if you like history and fiction. This one is a good read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2020 by Jimmy ray
    • Enjoyable Read
The Lost Scrolls of Archimedes was an enjoyable read with an interesting plot. The heroes are easy to like and villains easy to dislike. I found Roberts' Egyptian/Roman lives and world believable. The only hiccup I had was the use of more modern slang, such as "Get the bastards, boys!" and references to "kicking ass". ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022 by Cristina Vanthul
    • Enjoyable historical tale
The scrolls of Archimedes are entrusted to young Marcus Bassus, who vows to guard them and decode them for his mentor. After a heinous betrayal by a close friend, Marcus must pursue a former close friend to retrieve one of the scrolls. Overcoming personal tragedy, Marcus enlists the aid of a talented linguist, Electra and together they travel over sands and seas to retrieve the scroll, thwart the plans of a corrupt Official, and ultimately discover what happened to his missing mentor. Politics, culture, and intrigue collide in this story where a young man pits himself against a wealthy and powerful man within the government. The backdrops of this historical world are handled well, and the story is a good one. I didn’t like some of the dialogue between the characters, it wasn’t in keeping with how someone would speak in that era. Also, I found some of the reveals were too predictable. Overall, an enjoyable tale if you overlook some things. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020 by J Armstrong
    • Historical coming of age
Marcus scales the wall of the ancient temple, seeking a set of ancient scrolls. It is not an easy venture, nor a safe one. He is guided by his tutor, Hippolytus, who encourages Marcus to undertake scholarly pursuits. Not long after they obtain the scrolls, the tutor is forced to flee, leaving the scrolls with Marcus. Marcus father wants the boy to learn the skills that will help him run the family shipping business instead of reading and studying. Electra, who attends the queen, is interested in Marcus for reasons of her own. Overall, a fast-paced historical adventure of a young man growing up amid the politics and machinations of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome. A thoroughly enjoyable read, especially for those who like historical fiction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021 by Ona
    • Overpromises and underdelivers
I was very excited by the premise of Lost Scrolls od Archimedes, the first in the series of Lost Artifacts. It made an enjoyable read but didn’t deliver what I was hoping to get. The story is well-written and keeps a decent pace but it quickly focuses too much on backdrop stories than keeping the focus on the main story (and by far the most interesting one in my opinion). Characters are unbalanced and dialogues have a weird rhythm that doesn’t make them believable. I was expecting much more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021 by Marcia
    • Completely Engrossing
The Lost Scrolls of Archimedes is a thoroughly engrossing book in which the men and women of ancient Egypt find themselves at a crossroads of new ideas — about slavery and justice and technology. Weaving a rich tapestry of love, betrayal, assassinations and a nail-biting adventure on the Ionian Sea, Tom Roberts resurrects an embalmed civilization and its people to vivid, breathing life. This book also reminded me of why I especially love historical fiction. In this well researched book, Tom gives us glimpses into the fascinating the inner lives of people across time and place allowing us to experience many untold stories. And finally, even as he stays true to the historical facts, master storyteller Tom Roberts manages to delight us with a wonderful ending. I really loved this book very much and would highly recommend it if you are looking a very enjoyable historical fiction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020 by BigDidi

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