Lost Scrolls of Archimedes by Tom Roberts
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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.


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