Brust is probably most famous for his work in the Vlad Taltos Series, after reading most of the series I decided to read one of his "non-series" books and choose Agyar.
Am I dumb? It took me a few chapters until I realised the true nature of the main character. It is an absolute brilliant portrayal of a character who's race is so stereotyped in literature and movies.
I don't want to give to much away as I think that this provides most of the charm of this book.
Agyar is a drifter who is compelled to come to the small college town for dark deeds. While there he takes over a house one or two ladies of the town and the friendship of one of the X-inhabitants of the house.
I read this one in a single day and was able to hear and smell scenes from the book!
