Scipio's End: Book Six of the Scipio Africanus Saga

Scipio Africanus #6

by Martin Tessmer

The final book of Martin Tessmer's ground-breaking saga about the rise and fall of Scipio Africanus, one of history's greatest generals. In Scipio's End, the author weaves the words and events of the ancient Republican period into a stunning story of Scipio Africanus' final years of glory and triumph. The year is 194 BCE. As he heads into his fiftieth year, Scipio has become the First Man of Rome, the most powerful citizen of the powerful Roman Republic. Though he is weary from decades of military and political wars, Scipio cannot rest. The northern Gauls have cornered the army of his fellow consul, who begs for Scipio to rescue him. Far to the west, the Army of a Hundred Nations masses to attack Rome's Grecian allies, led by the ruthless Syrian king Antiochus III and his brilliant military advisor, Hannibal the Great. As Greece falls before them, the two conquerors turn their eyes towards Italia. Only Scipio stands between them and the dissolution of the nascent Roman empire. Scipio's End is a tale of loves lost, friendships betrayed, the corruption of the incorruptible, and the triumph of honor and genius over insurmountable obstacles. Written in the historical present writing style, Scipio's End gives you the feeling that you are there in ancient Rome, witnessing history as it unfolds before your eyes. Read the final book in the series that Amazon readers have called "Brilliant," a "'Must-read," and "As good as it gets."

530 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2018

About the author

Martin Tessmer spent thirty-five years as a design and training expert for universities and the military. In the late 1990s, he went on hiatus from the academic world to work as an outdoor writer, publishing several wilderness books and writing for numerous outdoor magazines.

Martin returned to academia in 2000, heading up an online training development center for the University of Colorado system. He retired in 2010, and went on to work with the U.S. Navy on designing fighter pilot training programs. He is now semi-retired, devoting himself to historical novels. His recent research on the Punic Wars has taken him to London, Rome, Ostia, and Barcelona.

In addition to his six-book Scipio Africanus series, Martin has just released The Noble Brute, the first historical novel about Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus.

Reviews

[Richard Stover · Rating 5 out of 5]

First I thought the book wasn't that good but then I found that I couldn't put it down. I stayed up all night reading it. It grabs you and won't let go. If you like historical novels that intrigue and tantalize, do not miss reading "Scipio's End: Book Six...", by Martin Tessmer. Great writing and story line.very factual. A+

[Vera Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I have read in a long time. It would make a wonderful movie. I can't wait to read the rest in the series. Thank you Martin Tessmer for a beautiful and entertaining story. Loved it!

[Flesher Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is one I could not put down. Fantastic writing! Excellent character development and story flow. Keep me reading for hours, and I was actually annoyed that the story did not go on! Very well written. Highly recommended.

[R Pata · Rating 2 out of 5]

This Series is Not Worth Reading

Although the series started ok, not real good, just ok. It has gotten worse. I’d not advise anyone to spend time reading it.

I give it two stars and not one, just for the initial good potential, before entering the swamp of propaganda and swamp politics.

The references scattered through the text aren’t scholarly even though the author attempts to fake it.

As an editor and reader for years, I recognize good ones, bad ones and fake references. Fake in that the actual info he tries to use for validity to push his politics on the reader. It’s not accurate in almost all manners.

The author pushes his very obvious 21st century policies hard, and tries to get the reader to believe the Republican Romans were “just like us (socialists)” when history accurately shows it not to be true. The culture of the ancients who made good lasting civilizations exemplified the opposite of what this author pushes.

Another example of trying to change history and make it seem the ‘woke’ barbaric culture of 2020 is just normal people being normal, instead of being freakishly sub-humanic.

[Goodness Mfonido · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book five stars because it is a fast moving read, you can hardly put the book down. Very intriguing and interesting. Martin Tessmer is an excellent writer.
This book is a page turner. Great story. Easy read. Highly recommend to anyone who likes Roman history.

[Rose Hilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a reader of historic fiction, I found this book to be accurate and entertaining. The characters grasped and held my attention from the beginning. I love Martin's style of writing. Highly Recommended Read!

[John Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely brilliant series. Each book a masterpiece of historical storytelling. An intercontinental game of chess between Scipio and Hannibal that who were handicapped by backstabbing politicians at home.

[09/01 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great final end to the series

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this well researched,brilliantly written series of novels. Hope that there will be more historical novels to follow.

[Athena · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked all 6 books, I learned a lot. I think we all agree that the books need a lot of editing. But the mention of Phrygia as Phyrgia in this book just drove me crazy!

[Aurelio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great final chapter to one of the best historical fiction series I've ever read. Thank you Martin for taking me along on a journey back through time, it was truly a treat.