This book got me ramped up!This was a unique, thrilling, and gripping book. Plus, the action! It was top notch! The book begins in ancient Egypt and then comes full circle in Boston, Massachusetts. Anton Slayne had no idea what would transpire when he opened his front door one evening when his parents were out. It is a "If I could go back in time and do things differently “moment. But he does open the door and readers (And Anton) come face to face with Vampire general, Chloe Armitage. After suff...

A Subtle Agency was a very unique, energetic and creative story. It is a 'smooth read' and enjoyable, but to a very specific audience (Specifically fans of the Matrix and Underworld films). It utilizes extensive detail, especially during the great deal of high-octane action throughout. However, the story becomes very blurred at times, making it hard to follow the various groups, alliances, hidden intentions, and even the thoughts versus dialogue of each character. It also does a good deal of for...

I love a good urban fantasy, and when you take vampires, combine them with Ancient Egypt, add a couple of warring secret societies, and drop an unwitting protagonist right in the middle? That, folks, is a good recipe for urban fantasy.Now, full disclosure, Graeme Rodaughan is an author I already knew through Goodreads, but that hasn't affected my review - if I didn't like this as much as I did, I'd "never get around to reading it" because I never met an awkward moment I couldn't put off forever....

My rating 4.8The book "A Subtle Agency (The Metaframe War # 1)" by Graeme Rodaughan is an excellent action novel about vampires. If you like vampires and vampire fighters, then this book is for you. For a long time, I wanted to read this book, but due to the hype of the book, I did not come to read it. I have to admit that I liked the style of writing from the beginning of the book, and the writer had merely taken me into the story, keeping my attention to the very end.The writer of the book dra...

Re-read for a challenge over at My Vampire Book Obsession and loved it just as much as the first time around!!5 bloody stars!!Any book that keeps you up till half past stupid in the night to know how it all ends is worth a 5 star rating!And that’s exactly what A Subtle Agency did for me! I had to read it to the very end, once I got to start it, despite the fact that it was already past 1.30 am and the alarm was supposed to ring in another 4 hours. Hand on heart I can vouch that this book is one ...

3 💜“Subtle Agency” is a debut by Graeme Rodaughan that presents a more untraditional story of the birth of vampires than other books on vampire subject. It’s fantasy combined with sci-fi that reminded me much of watching a movie with Mr. Blade, full of dark high technologies and wonderful action scenes it was interesting to read. Much of the world in “Subtle Agency” is about the eternal fight good vs. evil as the author portrays the world on the edge of a great (and mysterious) conflict among ...

A reread started in preparation for the next book coming out later this year, and it holds up excellently! Loved it just as much the second time around. A fun read from start to finish. For me, this book had the right amount of history, mystery and bad-ass characters to keep me excited to read the whole time. I'm not normally an urban-fantasy reader, but the premise of this one attracted my attention, and I'm glad I gave it a shot. "And so it progresses, as it must - to blood and ruin" - what a ...

I came upon A Subtle Agency while doing my usual search of GR to feed my TBR monster. After reading the synopsis I was very curious and decided to start it right away. I haven't read a lot of urban fantasy lately and tend to be picky when it comes to this genre. To my delight A Subtle Agency had me captivated from beginning to end. The prologue gives a great back story set in ancient Egypt, and really sets the groundwork for the main story which takes place in modern day Boston. I am a sucker fo...

Action abounds once again as I jumped back into the Metaframe War on my "Sixth" time reading this book!I don't care how many times I read this book I always become caught up in the ramping action and the sword action! Small backstory:A Subtle Agency kick starts this whole series of books off with a bang!Secret organizations, high tech weaponry, vampires (lethal and vicious) and the hero of the story, Anton Slayne. Anton's world is thrown upside down when he answers the door one night letting in ...

Undead Shocker! Famous Vampire Endorses Unknown Author! "Vell, it's a von off. (Wags finger) don't be expecting more of these scrumptious tid bits my little darlings!"Meanwhile...FADE IN, EXT, NIGHT: Outside a dreary Transylvanian castle, clouds scud over a lightening sky. The dawn is claiming the east. A tall figure scales the external walls and leaps through a window. With long pale fingers, he clutches a paperback book. Thick curtains are immediately drawn against the encroaching sunlight.INT...