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Vehemence: Tree of Treason
Vehemence is a spy agency that is never acknowledged to the public. They prided themselves on anonymity. They are however discovered with the assassination of their Russian asset. Being thrown into the public eye they need someone to blame. Reluctantly, the head of Vehemence Margaretta has no choice but to mark Tella, who is their most elite agent. After A failed attempt on her life in a hotel, she has no choice but to run and change her identity once again. However, she is not alone. With her is her trainer and friend Albin. Who is risking his own life by saving hers.
Time is quickly running out for Tella and Albin. They are now on the run and escape to the city confines of Uppsala and have to clear their names before it is too late. They narrowly escape death and implore the services of long-time friends and sources, Sarya and Sven. The hacker and the journalist.
Not far behind them, the rival agency Lex Talionis. Which is now headed by the former leader of Vehemence, is in pursuit with his sights to kill anyone who stands in his way. The leader’s name Is Mikel Aronsson, and he seeks vengeance for what Vehemence did to him years before.
At his older age, he now sends his top assassin Anja into the field. Her only objective is to Eliminate Tella And Albin.
Praise for Vehemence. Intelligently written to keep you wanting to indulge in the world of vehemence. Very witty even in the dark action-packed themes. Looking forward to a further story!-Florence Linning. Wow! I finished the book and it was so great, edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. Not what I typically read but never a dull moment! From beginning to end I couldn't put it down! Thank you!-Ashley DomaskaWhat a debut! The spy genre at its best. The story will grip you from the first page and you will not want to stop until you finish. And what a finish!I am truly excited to read more from William Brumley.-Lelita BaldockA quick and easy read with espionage and action built-in. It had moments of dread and suspense that kept you turning the page.-Robin Ginther-Venneri
Time is quickly running out for Tella and Albin. They are now on the run and escape to the city confines of Uppsala and have to clear their names before it is too late. They narrowly escape death and implore the services of long-time friends and sources, Sarya and Sven. The hacker and the journalist.
Not far behind them, the rival agency Lex Talionis. Which is now headed by the former leader of Vehemence, is in pursuit with his sights to kill anyone who stands in his way. The leader’s name Is Mikel Aronsson, and he seeks vengeance for what Vehemence did to him years before.
At his older age, he now sends his top assassin Anja into the field. Her only objective is to Eliminate Tella And Albin.
Praise for Vehemence. Intelligently written to keep you wanting to indulge in the world of vehemence. Very witty even in the dark action-packed themes. Looking forward to a further story!-Florence Linning. Wow! I finished the book and it was so great, edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. Not what I typically read but never a dull moment! From beginning to end I couldn't put it down! Thank you!-Ashley DomaskaWhat a debut! The spy genre at its best. The story will grip you from the first page and you will not want to stop until you finish. And what a finish!I am truly excited to read more from William Brumley.-Lelita BaldockA quick and easy read with espionage and action built-in. It had moments of dread and suspense that kept you turning the page.-Robin Ginther-Venneri
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Published May 15, 2021
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October 5, 2021
Vehemence: Tree of Treason is a spy/thriller novel that starts immediately at the double-crossing, double agent type of betrayals. The body count is many, the injuries stack. By the time it is over only one character wasn't shot at. (Take a swig when...)
The novel is unfortunately short and ends on a cliffhanger. Questions you want answered "What is Red Mercury?" aren't. And while there is a sequel coming up, it left me wanting more but also feeling unfulfilled. Not sure if this is the norm for the genre however, as I've been told thrillers live off of cliffhangers. Maybe I'm wrong.
What most of the novel is about is double-crossing and figuring out who works for whom, along with reflecting on their various vices, traumas, and egos. Lots of character development, hope it pays off in book 2.
The novel is unfortunately short and ends on a cliffhanger. Questions you want answered "What is Red Mercury?" aren't. And while there is a sequel coming up, it left me wanting more but also feeling unfulfilled. Not sure if this is the norm for the genre however, as I've been told thrillers live off of cliffhangers. Maybe I'm wrong.
What most of the novel is about is double-crossing and figuring out who works for whom, along with reflecting on their various vices, traumas, and egos. Lots of character development, hope it pays off in book 2.
June 19, 2021
I typically don’t read spy series, but this one had me hooked from the start! Can’t wait for book 2!!!
November 5, 2021
3/5 stars for the story:
You hit the ground running, in the middle of an operation gone wrong. You follow multiple 2D characters and their stories until you get to an unsatisfying cliffhanger. I mean, you wouldn't even end a chapter on a note like that. Throughout the book I found that the reader is often left with the burden of dreaming up fillers to have the story make sense. As in, I read through a chapter that's setting up an encounter between the protagonist and the antagonist, only to find that the encounter has already been resolved in the next few paragraphs without explanation. I'll just pretend they talked it out.
1/5 star for editing:
This novel is riddled with mistakes, it honestly wouldn't take a very good editor to pick up on them. It ranges from spelling mistakes (pullets instead of bullets), repeat sentences with minor word changes, forgetting quotation marks, but what peeved me the most was how often they blatantly mixed up character names, I've seen it at least a dozen times in such a short novel.
I only got this book after reading a stellar 5 star review on it, how disappointing.
BUT! In its defence it took me only a couple days to finish it, I can't say I wasn't tied to the suspense, action and drama. I'll have to admit that it was page turner.
You hit the ground running, in the middle of an operation gone wrong. You follow multiple 2D characters and their stories until you get to an unsatisfying cliffhanger. I mean, you wouldn't even end a chapter on a note like that. Throughout the book I found that the reader is often left with the burden of dreaming up fillers to have the story make sense. As in, I read through a chapter that's setting up an encounter between the protagonist and the antagonist, only to find that the encounter has already been resolved in the next few paragraphs without explanation. I'll just pretend they talked it out.
1/5 star for editing:
This novel is riddled with mistakes, it honestly wouldn't take a very good editor to pick up on them. It ranges from spelling mistakes (pullets instead of bullets), repeat sentences with minor word changes, forgetting quotation marks, but what peeved me the most was how often they blatantly mixed up character names, I've seen it at least a dozen times in such a short novel.
I only got this book after reading a stellar 5 star review on it, how disappointing.
BUT! In its defence it took me only a couple days to finish it, I can't say I wasn't tied to the suspense, action and drama. I'll have to admit that it was page turner.
December 15, 2024
This has been on my reading list and life has settled enough for me to start making my way through it. Which brings me to this short spy story. I'll put part of my review here.
A 2.5 star experience for me.
From the beginning, interest in the story and its protagonist rises and falls. Tella, the story's main character, seems to be clashing with the persona that the story itself aludes her to be. In such a way that I found her behavior and personality not to live up to her reputation as a top spy with lots of experience under her belt.
While some errors are pretty easily overlooked, the writing itself doesn't flow very well because of sentence structure and choppy descriptions or repetitiveness. Sometimes, even obvious redundancies.
The best thing about the story, in my opinion, is the action. Although I wouldn't call it perfect, Brumley has an eye for the kind of action that moves a spy tale along.
A 2.5 star experience for me.
From the beginning, interest in the story and its protagonist rises and falls. Tella, the story's main character, seems to be clashing with the persona that the story itself aludes her to be. In such a way that I found her behavior and personality not to live up to her reputation as a top spy with lots of experience under her belt.
While some errors are pretty easily overlooked, the writing itself doesn't flow very well because of sentence structure and choppy descriptions or repetitiveness. Sometimes, even obvious redundancies.
The best thing about the story, in my opinion, is the action. Although I wouldn't call it perfect, Brumley has an eye for the kind of action that moves a spy tale along.
September 24, 2021
Vehemence: Tree of Treason
by William Thomas Brunelleschi
Tella is one of the most elite agents at the Vehemence Organization. She has been on countless missions, all of them nothing less than a success. Suddenly, she is framed for the murder of a top Russian asset she was protecting. Tella is now on the run after an attempt on her life by her own agency. However, she is not alone, and she is not the only agent caught in the crosshairs of the Vehemence Agency. Her friend and mentor Albin is by her side. To make matters worse, they are also being tracked by rival Faction Lex Talionis. Tella will soon find out that things are not what they seem.
A quick and easy read with espionage and action built in. It had moments of dread and suspense that kept you turning the page.
by William Thomas Brunelleschi
Tella is one of the most elite agents at the Vehemence Organization. She has been on countless missions, all of them nothing less than a success. Suddenly, she is framed for the murder of a top Russian asset she was protecting. Tella is now on the run after an attempt on her life by her own agency. However, she is not alone, and she is not the only agent caught in the crosshairs of the Vehemence Agency. Her friend and mentor Albin is by her side. To make matters worse, they are also being tracked by rival Faction Lex Talionis. Tella will soon find out that things are not what they seem.
A quick and easy read with espionage and action built in. It had moments of dread and suspense that kept you turning the page.
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