This series has had me hooked from the very first book, and The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5) by Graeme Rodaughan continues that addictive streak with high-stakes intensity. I’m completely invested—I absolutely have to know how this all ends. In this installment, we finally see the arrival of a character who has been talked about for ages, and he completely upends everything in his path, with the control of reality itself hanging in the balance. Cornelius Crane, the King of the Vampire ...

This was a truly fitting and exciting, action-packed addition to The Metaframe War series by Graeme Rodaughan. The events in The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5) take place as a direct continuation of the story from the previous four volumes, though this entry is quite a bit longer. Honestly, there is very little to criticize here. The action is cinematic, just like in the prior books—there is a TON of it. You could argue it’s mostly action punctuated by the characters hunching over for a s...

Rating: 4.5 starsAll of the groundwork laid out in The Day Guard pays off in The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5), the fifth book in The Metaframe War series by Graeme Rodaughan. The story picks up exactly where the fourth book left off: the Order of Thoth has suffered heavy losses, the Mirovar Force Team is busy strategizing how to best leverage their newfound intelligence on the Panopticon, Cornelius Crane is as paranoid as ever, and Chloe continues to play the role of the faithful servan...

The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5) keeps the momentum going, perfectly blending fast-paced action with solid plot development and truly standout characters. I honestly couldn’t put it down and ended up finishing it in one sitting—it’s just that gripping. If you’re a fan of high-octane thrillers packed with gun-fu and intense combat sequences, this book by Graeme Rodaughan is an absolute must-read.

The existence of vampires must remain secret. Humans could not be allowed to discover they were little more than cattle. They were far from being rulers of this world. Awareness of their true status would puncture the thin veneer of rationality masking the depths of insanity lurking beneath.Here we are at number five in the Metaframe series. One of the truly remarkable things about Graeme Rodaughan’s writing is just how intricate his world-building is. The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5) i...

ARC received from the author for a buddy read with Castle Dracula groupThank you Graeme Rodaughan. This was a hell of a ride.Fan Art by The Magic Book CornerThe fifth installment in the Metaframe War series is hot action from beginning to the very end. As usual, the story picks up right after the end of the previous book and kicks off from the very first page.The Order of Thoth is on the verge of destruction. Arthur Slayne has returned from exile. The foremost foe of the Vampire Dominion seeks t...

4.5 rounded up to 5.0 stars! Just like with the previous four installments, I absolutely loved reading this latest entry in the series. The Metaframe War books are just pure fun. You get fantastic characters that we’ve watched grow and mature in their roles, paired with nonstop action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The overarching storyline is incredibly intriguing, filled with constant twists and turns that keep you guessing. I honestly have no idea where the next book will take us, b...

MOVIE CINEMA ACTION!My fourth time reading the fifth installment in the Metaframe War series, The Crane War (The Metaframe War, Book 5), made me want to grab some swords and guns and jump right into the fray to kick some vampire ass. The war has truly escalated to a whole new level of cinematic action!There is non-stop action throughout almost the entire book, with so many moving parts in the story that everything finally starts to click together.The war has arrived, led by the King of the Vampi...

First, I would like to thank the author, Graeme Rodaughan, for providing me with an ARC copy of The Crane War. And a shout out to all the folks at Castle Dracula for a fantastic buddy read. It’s hard to believe we are already 5 books into The Metaframe War series. The story picks up right after the conclusion of book 4. The Order of Thoth has taken a huge loss against the vampires and now the Mirovar force team is looking for a way to even the score. They want to strike directly at the heart of ...

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