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End of Men
Millions of babies. All girls. Why? In a dark and divided dystopian America, an ambitious reporter must risk her life and reputation to find out why only females are being born. Twenty-eight-year-old Charley Tennyson has battled PTSD ever since surviving a violent attack that killed her father. Four months later, she returns to her job as a reporter, only to be thrust into a high-profile investigation that forces her to choose between her own safety and the nation’s future. For the last two days, only females have been born in America. If the trend continues, males could become extinct within the next century. Charley's investigation leads to a deep conspiracy that raises unexpected questions about gender roles, violence, government power, and her father’s death. The story of one woman’s journey to find courage in a world full of fear, End of Men is a reminder of what binds us together when everything is falling apart.
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2020
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About the author
Suzanne Strobel
2 books6 followersSuzanne Strobel writes book club fiction designed to spark meaningful conversations and positive social change. End of Men is her debut novel.
Suzanne earned her Bachelor's in Creative Writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her writing career has run the gamut from greeting cards and gift books to cybersecurity blogs, travel articles, and advertising campaigns for new homes and business ventures.
Suzanne and her husband, Matt, live in Denver with three wonderful boys and a dachshund named Bucca.
Stay up-to-date on book releases and news at suzannestrobel.com
Suzanne earned her Bachelor's in Creative Writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her writing career has run the gamut from greeting cards and gift books to cybersecurity blogs, travel articles, and advertising campaigns for new homes and business ventures.
Suzanne and her husband, Matt, live in Denver with three wonderful boys and a dachshund named Bucca.
Stay up-to-date on book releases and news at suzannestrobel.com
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February 20, 2022
I heard a lot of hype, so I should have KNOWN to beware. It had a great premise, but sadly, never left like it delivered.
August 7, 2023
okay so 3 stars because no ending
You get right up there then it ends so you have no real conclusion. Which knocked off 2 stars because that’s not a full meal for me in regards to a book. Quite disappointing.
You get right up there then it ends so you have no real conclusion. Which knocked off 2 stars because that’s not a full meal for me in regards to a book. Quite disappointing.
November 18, 2020
I was provided an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
Where to begin? This book is not the genre of book I would usually pick up (I'm a 'Fantasy all the way!' reader.), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. End of Men is a book not only about the possibly not so distant future, but also about a woman whose world is knocked off its hinges, and her journey to stabilize it. This novel explores a lot of subjects that I think many authors are afraid to broach in their entirety. End of Men, while being a real page-turner, is not a light read. This novel deals with many of the issues that are shaking our world today and explores how they could evolve if left untouched. In this novel, gender roles, mental health, grief, gun violence, freedom of speech, media influence, and so much more are explored in depth and in a way that makes you think about how we, as a society, want and need to address our future.
End of Men starts off with a nice parallel, you begin your reading journey as the main character, Charley Tennyson, begins her journey to rebuild her life after a tragic accident that has left her stricken with grief and all the many side effects that come alongside it. This book is quickly paced and dives into the heart of what the story is almost immediately, but does not feel as though the plot is being rushed through. Throughout this book, it’s very easy to relate to the protagonist, understanding her confusion at the secrets she uncovers and her need to find the answers to mysteries hidden all around her. I found myself grasping to unravel the mysteries and answer the questions that Tennyson uncovered almost as much as she did.
Some of the twists in this book I saw coming, but there were other twists that took me completely by surprise and ripped my heart out (in only the way a good book can) when they were unveiled.
End of Men is the perfect start to a dystopian series heavily based on the future, and provides the perfect lead in to what the world would do if, in fact, only womankind was left in the world.
Where to begin? This book is not the genre of book I would usually pick up (I'm a 'Fantasy all the way!' reader.), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. End of Men is a book not only about the possibly not so distant future, but also about a woman whose world is knocked off its hinges, and her journey to stabilize it. This novel explores a lot of subjects that I think many authors are afraid to broach in their entirety. End of Men, while being a real page-turner, is not a light read. This novel deals with many of the issues that are shaking our world today and explores how they could evolve if left untouched. In this novel, gender roles, mental health, grief, gun violence, freedom of speech, media influence, and so much more are explored in depth and in a way that makes you think about how we, as a society, want and need to address our future.
End of Men starts off with a nice parallel, you begin your reading journey as the main character, Charley Tennyson, begins her journey to rebuild her life after a tragic accident that has left her stricken with grief and all the many side effects that come alongside it. This book is quickly paced and dives into the heart of what the story is almost immediately, but does not feel as though the plot is being rushed through. Throughout this book, it’s very easy to relate to the protagonist, understanding her confusion at the secrets she uncovers and her need to find the answers to mysteries hidden all around her. I found myself grasping to unravel the mysteries and answer the questions that Tennyson uncovered almost as much as she did.
Some of the twists in this book I saw coming, but there were other twists that took me completely by surprise and ripped my heart out (in only the way a good book can) when they were unveiled.
End of Men is the perfect start to a dystopian series heavily based on the future, and provides the perfect lead in to what the world would do if, in fact, only womankind was left in the world.
February 26, 2021
Came for the title, stayed for the story! If George Orwell re-wrote "The Handmaid's Tale" after reading "The Hunger Games," it might come out like this book. Strobel's well-developed dystopian vision of the not-so-distant future is chilling, believable, and maybe a *bit* too close for comfort as we try to recover from the events of 2020. Protagonist Charley is likeable and relatable, and I rooted for her throughout the book as she got her groove back while speaking truth to power. I highly recommend this for a gripping read that you can get through in a weekend. My only complaint is that it left me wanting more, so my fingers are crossed for a sequel SOON!
December 12, 2021
Haha - I read this book accidentally. My mom recommended “The End of Men” which is a different book and I ended up reading this instead. It was fine. But I look forward to the one I meant to read.
December 19, 2021
I'm a fan of show, don't tell. Unfortunately, I felt this book suffers a lot from the latter.
I will say that the book had a very promising and strong concept. The problem for me lies in the poor delivery. Certain scenes felt like they added nothing to the story and could have been done away with completely. I could barely relate to the characters. World-building was lacking. Perhaps the problem lies not in the writing but in the editing that doesn't seem to have taken place.
While it had a dystopian premise, the book lacked the sense of unease I always feel when reading the genre. I'll admit this is possibly due to the parallels with living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately some measures have become a current norm, so re-reading this book in a few years' time would hit different.
I will say that the book had a very promising and strong concept. The problem for me lies in the poor delivery. Certain scenes felt like they added nothing to the story and could have been done away with completely. I could barely relate to the characters. World-building was lacking. Perhaps the problem lies not in the writing but in the editing that doesn't seem to have taken place.
While it had a dystopian premise, the book lacked the sense of unease I always feel when reading the genre. I'll admit this is possibly due to the parallels with living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately some measures have become a current norm, so re-reading this book in a few years' time would hit different.
December 3, 2024
Interesting concept, semi-interesting main character. The storyline between Charley and David play out typically. The story as a whole is told by a disconnected author, in terms of social issues in America, that is lacking in diversity.
The book just ends and by reading the author notes, it sounds like the author was simply ready to move on.
I suffer from anxiety and I felt parts of the book about anxiety were the most authentic.
The book just ends and by reading the author notes, it sounds like the author was simply ready to move on.
I suffer from anxiety and I felt parts of the book about anxiety were the most authentic.
April 23, 2021
Interesting story. A bit predictable at parts and definitely full of some clichés that I could’ve done without but overall a compelling story and an interesting plot idea.
November 10, 2021
I was enjoying this book and turned the page and it was done. It was almost as if the author ran out of steam and just said "The End." Otherwise I would have rated it higher.
November 18, 2020
A television journalist still grieving from her father’s violent death stumbles upon his research, which leads to an investigation into the rise of mass killings at the hands of men and the shocking discovery that male birth rates are falling.
Set a few years in the future where the iCar has become the primary source of transportation, the escalation in random shootings leads to everyday people working, schooling, and socializing from the safety of their home and exiting only with the false security of a bulletproof vest. Readers may imagine their current lives where the covid-19 pandemic has led to comparable lifestyle changes. The parallels between a life amidst a violent pandemic and that of a viral one are immense, as are the conspiracy theories surrounding government cover-ups, extremist groups, false data reporting, and the all too familiar claims of “fake news.”
In only a few pages, the reader enters the world of Charley Tennyson and feels her anxiety as well as hope as she vows to uncover the truth, stand firm to her ethical principles, and allow herself to trust and love another in an uncertain world. Given our own country’s history with school shootings and current safety fears, the novel is a timely story that helps us remember that hope and determination can lead us.
Strobel's writing is fast paced, descriptive and insightful. It keeps the reader's attention by giving answers while keeping one guessing, and leads to a climax that will be welcomed, but not expected.
Set a few years in the future where the iCar has become the primary source of transportation, the escalation in random shootings leads to everyday people working, schooling, and socializing from the safety of their home and exiting only with the false security of a bulletproof vest. Readers may imagine their current lives where the covid-19 pandemic has led to comparable lifestyle changes. The parallels between a life amidst a violent pandemic and that of a viral one are immense, as are the conspiracy theories surrounding government cover-ups, extremist groups, false data reporting, and the all too familiar claims of “fake news.”
In only a few pages, the reader enters the world of Charley Tennyson and feels her anxiety as well as hope as she vows to uncover the truth, stand firm to her ethical principles, and allow herself to trust and love another in an uncertain world. Given our own country’s history with school shootings and current safety fears, the novel is a timely story that helps us remember that hope and determination can lead us.
Strobel's writing is fast paced, descriptive and insightful. It keeps the reader's attention by giving answers while keeping one guessing, and leads to a climax that will be welcomed, but not expected.
November 18, 2020
Couldn’t put this book down! Loved it- it was a page turner and I was hooked right away. It’s not the genre I would typically pick, but my book club received Advanced Reader Copies and we all enjoyed it very much. The premise of the book was fascinating and although the world in End of Men is very different from the one we live in today, there are so many parallels which made it even more interesting to read. We had a great book club discussion because there are many fascinating topics in the book, including love interests, gender roles, violence, politics, loss, mental health, and so much more. Our book club discussed this book for 3 hours and still could have continued talking more about it!
I can’t wait for more of Suzanne Strobel’s novels to become available- she clearly knows how to keep a reader interested, entertained, and wanting more. I really got to know the characters and feel deeply for them, it was very easy to connect with many of them. If you’re looking for a book you can’t put down, End of Men is the one!
I can’t wait for more of Suzanne Strobel’s novels to become available- she clearly knows how to keep a reader interested, entertained, and wanting more. I really got to know the characters and feel deeply for them, it was very easy to connect with many of them. If you’re looking for a book you can’t put down, End of Men is the one!
July 23, 2023
A very intriguing and believable book, similar to ‘The 5th wave’ l, ‘Divergent’ and ‘The chemical garden’ trilogy.
This book pulled me in with its pretty cover, interesting blurb and a magnetic writing style, I found it gripping and tense at first although the pace definitely slowed down a lot as it progressed.
Very interesting and clearly well thought out, all of the logic, culture, science etc. all felt well researched and explored. So many ideas and aspects I wouldn’t have thought about, a very intriguing idea played out with likeable characters.
I’m not sure I really understood this book, or the ending. It felt unfinished and like it never really got to a resolution, or I didn’t understand the point being made. But maybe that was the point. It definitely made me think and gave me a whole host of questions to mull over, it just would have been nice to get some answers too.
Despite the authors apology at the end, it was well written and the dialogue flowed nicely.
I’m really hoping for a sequel soon!
This book pulled me in with its pretty cover, interesting blurb and a magnetic writing style, I found it gripping and tense at first although the pace definitely slowed down a lot as it progressed.
Very interesting and clearly well thought out, all of the logic, culture, science etc. all felt well researched and explored. So many ideas and aspects I wouldn’t have thought about, a very intriguing idea played out with likeable characters.
I’m not sure I really understood this book, or the ending. It felt unfinished and like it never really got to a resolution, or I didn’t understand the point being made. But maybe that was the point. It definitely made me think and gave me a whole host of questions to mull over, it just would have been nice to get some answers too.
Despite the authors apology at the end, it was well written and the dialogue flowed nicely.
I’m really hoping for a sequel soon!
November 19, 2020
The End of Men is a futuristic story that doesn't seem so futuristic anymore! It transports you to a place that makes you question some of society's major pressures - violence, government power, social injustice and more. Wrap that up with a little love story and you have yourself a book you won't want to put down. The imagination used in this book to describe a future world where men may be no more makes you feel like you're there witnessing it all in person. It's like if The Giver and Divergent had a book baby! I highly recommend hunkering down this holiday season with this book, you won't regret it.
November 21, 2021
I discovered the book almost by accident and bought it after reading the author's blog. It started out as a real page turner with a compelling mystery but somewhere in the second half, it lost steam. The book was still interesting enough to finish, but rather than a "bang," it wound down with a "whimper." Set in the near, dystopian future, sometimes the technology was too convenient and the characterizations fell flat at times, but the overall writing holds up, which is why I gave it four stars instead of three. Unfortunately by the end, there were so many "coincidental" connections that it became more implausible than even speculative fiction will allow.
December 9, 2020
I really enjoyed this book! It was a quick read and clever. Reading it during a pandemic was perhaps sobering - I prefer to think of this as a more temporary condition rather than a new way of life - and the characters' use of protective vests and glass shields hit closer to home than it would normally have! I liked that even in a futuristic setting, it retained some similarities to life today (they still cooked for themselves as opposed to food just appearing from a tech-driven wall) yet incorporated new technologies as well (body shields, virtual fitness classes, self-driving iCars).
March 19, 2022
Loved this take on government over rule.
I had a hard time setting this book down and when I did it continued to run through my thoughts until I would carve out time to rejoin the race. I will refer to all of my friends who enjoy reading. I believe the story line to be strong enough to cross several genres.
I had a hard time setting this book down and when I did it continued to run through my thoughts until I would carve out time to rejoin the race. I will refer to all of my friends who enjoy reading. I believe the story line to be strong enough to cross several genres.
June 16, 2022
Reads a little younger than I anticipated when I got it (feels a tad new-adult at times) and it gets a little preachy occasionally (by virtue of having media panels and reporter opining) but overall I really enjoyed it (even if none of it was very surprising). A very interesting and thought-provoking world is created and I enjoyed exploring it.
June 19, 2024
Do Trad Fems write science fiction? It had about the scientific chops of an IBLP homeschool education. What passed for plot felt like more like loosely connected right wing propaganda fearmongering (anti-vax, gay agenda, anti covid lockdown) concluding with romanization of the “traditional family” and desiring pregnancy with male children as somehow being radical.
August 25, 2025
End of Men is a dystopian thriller following reporter Charley Tennyson as she investigates a shocking phenomenon: for two days, only girls have been born in America. As the mystery unfolds, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that challenges gender roles, government power, and personal courage in a society on the brink.
December 12, 2020
Very relevant
I thought the story was good. The description of the future America sadly seems more real than I want. If I had read this book pre 2020 I would have thought the author was full of it.
I thought the story was good. The description of the future America sadly seems more real than I want. If I had read this book pre 2020 I would have thought the author was full of it.
January 3, 2021
So creative and relevant
I really enjoyed this book. I thought the plot resonated with so many ongoing themes in our world today and for me personally. Yet it was creative and unexpected in many ways. It was a quick read that I definately recommend!
I really enjoyed this book. I thought the plot resonated with so many ongoing themes in our world today and for me personally. Yet it was creative and unexpected in many ways. It was a quick read that I definately recommend!
December 26, 2021
An important story about the role of fear in society
Well written and thoughtfully crafted, this story explores topics that need exploration. Well worth the read. I'll be looking for more from this author.
Well written and thoughtfully crafted, this story explores topics that need exploration. Well worth the read. I'll be looking for more from this author.
January 20, 2025
It took a while to get into this book, but I'm glad I stuck with it. It was an interesting dystopian storyline and one that could even be plausible one day, im the way we try to play God with science.
June 3, 2025
I wanted to love this but I really didn't. I wanted more world building and I thought it would be more feminist than it is. It has wierd religious undertones to it which didn't fit with how futuristic everything seemed.
November 18, 2021
The premise is exciting, the writing is good but the story is missing something. I think, perhaps, the characters took up too much space where this weakened the book as a whole.
November 21, 2021
Interesting premise but it didn’t deliver
November 30, 2021
Excellent read.
December 6, 2021
Great premise, not the best execution. And the ending is very abrupt....we at least need an epilogue.
June 25, 2023
What a long winded and boring Read!
August 20, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. Great storyline, well written, original way of looking at things. The only pity is that the ending is a bit abrupt and leaves the reader hanging.
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