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The Phantom Queen Diaries #7
Salty Dog
Fae are missing all over Boston, and apparently, no one else is suicidal enough to look into it.
Good thing Quinn MacKenna - black magic arms dealer and Fae half-breed - has been searching for a way to earn back some of Boston’s goodwill after almost destroying the city...twice. Besides, favors for the Fae usually pay dividends if you play your cards right....
As long as the Fae don’t double-cross or otherwise backstab you. But that hardly ever happens....
Thankfully, Quinn has Robin Redcap to back her up - between his skill at navigating Fae politics and his penchant for extreme, brutal violence, it’s a match made in Heaven. Or Hell.
But the only evidence they have to go on is a crime scene laden with ritualistic ingredients and blood - lots and lots of blood - leading Quinn to suspect witchcraft.
Except the witches are a tight-knit community who don’t appreciate Quinn’s intrusion - even when all she wants to do is help. Simply put, what happens in the coven stays in the coven.
The situation grows murkier and deadlier by the minute as Quinn finds herself cauldron-deep in a swirl of betrayal, conspiracy, and vengeance.
Especially when she discovers who is really stirring the pot, and that it might all stem from an unfulfilled promise made by a certain trigger-happy redhead regarding a certain magic-slinging wizard in St. Louis. And the Fae put pretty big stock in promises and agreements.
Double, double, toil and trouble....
This little oath-breaker is in big, big trouble.
Quinn is the newest antihero in the worldwide best-selling Temple Verse by Shayne Silvers. Join Cameron O’Connell and Shayne at the literary bar to sip a dirty cocktail of feisty Irish brogue - with an unhealthy splash of monsters - today!
Good thing Quinn MacKenna - black magic arms dealer and Fae half-breed - has been searching for a way to earn back some of Boston’s goodwill after almost destroying the city...twice. Besides, favors for the Fae usually pay dividends if you play your cards right....
As long as the Fae don’t double-cross or otherwise backstab you. But that hardly ever happens....
Thankfully, Quinn has Robin Redcap to back her up - between his skill at navigating Fae politics and his penchant for extreme, brutal violence, it’s a match made in Heaven. Or Hell.
But the only evidence they have to go on is a crime scene laden with ritualistic ingredients and blood - lots and lots of blood - leading Quinn to suspect witchcraft.
Except the witches are a tight-knit community who don’t appreciate Quinn’s intrusion - even when all she wants to do is help. Simply put, what happens in the coven stays in the coven.
The situation grows murkier and deadlier by the minute as Quinn finds herself cauldron-deep in a swirl of betrayal, conspiracy, and vengeance.
Especially when she discovers who is really stirring the pot, and that it might all stem from an unfulfilled promise made by a certain trigger-happy redhead regarding a certain magic-slinging wizard in St. Louis. And the Fae put pretty big stock in promises and agreements.
Double, double, toil and trouble....
This little oath-breaker is in big, big trouble.
Quinn is the newest antihero in the worldwide best-selling Temple Verse by Shayne Silvers. Join Cameron O’Connell and Shayne at the literary bar to sip a dirty cocktail of feisty Irish brogue - with an unhealthy splash of monsters - today!
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56 books2,126 followersLet's cut to the chase. You read stuff. I write stuff. So, If you want to nab a few of my free Amazon Best Selling Urban Fantasy books to test the waters, go here: http://www.shaynesilvers.com
Now, let's talk about this specimen of a man named Shayne...
Shayne Silvers writes the "Nate Temple Series" which features a foul-mouthed, flawed, young wizard with a chip on his shoulder attempting to protect St. Louis from the various nasties we all know and fear from our childhood bedtime stories.
Nate's been known to suckerpunch an Angel, cow-tip the Minotaur, and steal Death's horse in order to prove his point. His utter disregard for consequences and self-preservation will have you laughing and cringing on the edge of your seat.
But he has a lot to learn. Namely, how not to be so big of an A-Hole.
Get your FREE Nate Temple Starter Library TODAY at www.shaynesilvers.com.
Shayne holds two high-ranking black belts, and enjoys conversing about anything Marvel, Magical, or Mythological. You might find him writing in a coffee shop near you, cackling madly into his computer screen while pounding shots of espresso.
Now, let's talk about this specimen of a man named Shayne...
Shayne Silvers writes the "Nate Temple Series" which features a foul-mouthed, flawed, young wizard with a chip on his shoulder attempting to protect St. Louis from the various nasties we all know and fear from our childhood bedtime stories.
Nate's been known to suckerpunch an Angel, cow-tip the Minotaur, and steal Death's horse in order to prove his point. His utter disregard for consequences and self-preservation will have you laughing and cringing on the edge of your seat.
But he has a lot to learn. Namely, how not to be so big of an A-Hole.
Get your FREE Nate Temple Starter Library TODAY at www.shaynesilvers.com.
Shayne holds two high-ranking black belts, and enjoys conversing about anything Marvel, Magical, or Mythological. You might find him writing in a coffee shop near you, cackling madly into his computer screen while pounding shots of espresso.
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February 21, 2022
I’m not a fan of amnesia. The story had difficulties maintaining my interest until that bit was over.
March 26, 2019
What a great book. Starts out good and just keeps going. Once again the authors answer some questions about Quinn. She goes on an adventure that results in the read knowing her so much better. Wonderfully crafted story. Keep them coming.
September 9, 2022
Enjoyed this so much! And it weaves deeper into the world of Nate Temple after the revelation at the very end. This series can't be enjoyed at full potential if you haven't read The Nate Temple Series and in chronological order makes it much more enjoyable.
March 28, 2019
Wow! Quinn learns that myths and legends don’t always live up to the hype. That letting people past her prickly defences can be helpful. And that answers to questions about her past only leads to more questions about her future. Made me stomp around cursing and cussing out tricksy authors who sucked me into the book
March 20, 2019
*I received this book as an ARC with the understanding that my review would be in my own words and of my own volition.*
This review is going to be the hardest yet that I've written for Shayne and subsequently Cameron. Why? Not because there was anything wrong with it, but because it was simply the deepest, most disturbing book to date. It took me 3 days to read it when usually I read their books in a day. Here's why.
Quinn isn't going to go through her usual weird, goofy stuff. She isn't going to just skate through this one with her (wonderfully) smart mouth and kick ass attitude. In this one, Quinn will suffer. And, surprisingly, I suffered right along with her, deeply.
The way these guys wrote the horrors that Quinn experiences, the emotions that tear through her, and the discoveries she makes yanks you down into it with her. Coming back up from it is hard. Each and every time something more happens, it's just that much harder to pull yourself up out of it and move on, whether with the rest of the book or just with the rest of your day. They tap memories, histories and past traumas that I know, for me, I would have preferred to have left buried. Somehow, with the way they put together words, they were able to bring experiences of my own to the surface to such an extent that I needed to walk away from the book multiple times while reading it. And when you realize these are traumas a woman is going through, and it's 2 guys writing about them, and they have written them so well that you are suffering along with the character, that makes it even more amazing. I mean, they're guys! How could they possibly have experiences to draw on to write this so believably, so incredibly vividly? Well, apparently they don't need to be women to understand. And, no, you're most likely thinking in the wrong direction. But you have to read it to see what I mean. I know I am seriously impressed. And disturbed.
Now, not everyone has past traumas to relive. Some of us are lucky enough to have led relatively peaceful lives. Don't think you're safe. You're not. I'm sure you think what a character in a book goes through, while possibly disturbing, can't possibly touch you too deeply if you haven't experienced anything terribly traumatic. If you have a single bit of empathy in your hearts, you will feel what Quinn goes through. You may not take it totally to heart, but you certainly will feel it. And you will take away the realization that Quinn will never be the same again.
Perhaps my own experiences are coloring my opinion of this book. That is very much a possibility. You'll have to read it for yourself to be sure. I just know that almost from the very beginning this book touched me very very deep inside, disturbed me on many levels, and was decidedly the very best Cameron and Shayne have written together to date. I shudder to think what they will do next to poor Quinn.
Need I say it? Excellently Done, guys! So Very Excellently Done! The very best one yet!
This review is going to be the hardest yet that I've written for Shayne and subsequently Cameron. Why? Not because there was anything wrong with it, but because it was simply the deepest, most disturbing book to date. It took me 3 days to read it when usually I read their books in a day. Here's why.
Quinn isn't going to go through her usual weird, goofy stuff. She isn't going to just skate through this one with her (wonderfully) smart mouth and kick ass attitude. In this one, Quinn will suffer. And, surprisingly, I suffered right along with her, deeply.
The way these guys wrote the horrors that Quinn experiences, the emotions that tear through her, and the discoveries she makes yanks you down into it with her. Coming back up from it is hard. Each and every time something more happens, it's just that much harder to pull yourself up out of it and move on, whether with the rest of the book or just with the rest of your day. They tap memories, histories and past traumas that I know, for me, I would have preferred to have left buried. Somehow, with the way they put together words, they were able to bring experiences of my own to the surface to such an extent that I needed to walk away from the book multiple times while reading it. And when you realize these are traumas a woman is going through, and it's 2 guys writing about them, and they have written them so well that you are suffering along with the character, that makes it even more amazing. I mean, they're guys! How could they possibly have experiences to draw on to write this so believably, so incredibly vividly? Well, apparently they don't need to be women to understand. And, no, you're most likely thinking in the wrong direction. But you have to read it to see what I mean. I know I am seriously impressed. And disturbed.
Now, not everyone has past traumas to relive. Some of us are lucky enough to have led relatively peaceful lives. Don't think you're safe. You're not. I'm sure you think what a character in a book goes through, while possibly disturbing, can't possibly touch you too deeply if you haven't experienced anything terribly traumatic. If you have a single bit of empathy in your hearts, you will feel what Quinn goes through. You may not take it totally to heart, but you certainly will feel it. And you will take away the realization that Quinn will never be the same again.
Perhaps my own experiences are coloring my opinion of this book. That is very much a possibility. You'll have to read it for yourself to be sure. I just know that almost from the very beginning this book touched me very very deep inside, disturbed me on many levels, and was decidedly the very best Cameron and Shayne have written together to date. I shudder to think what they will do next to poor Quinn.
Need I say it? Excellently Done, guys! So Very Excellently Done! The very best one yet!
March 30, 2019
Another winner for the Templeverse!
I love how this novel started weaving the various threads of the Templeverse together. Full of snark, magic, and fights, Salty Dog is a room worthy of your TBR list. Honestly, there were a few sections that dragged a week bit, and a few grammatical errors that just tweaked my eyeballs (Authors and Editors, please recognize that "I" is a subject pronoun and "me" is an object pronoun, so sentences shouldn't have phrases like "to Quinn and I" in them. It is grammatically correct to say "to Quinn and me." Also, "'s" is not used for making plurals of nouns. Not even for the abbreviation of decades. It's '80s, not 80's. It's "Jacks" not "Jack's" when you mean more than one Jack). Other than that, I really enjoyed seeing Quinn grow into her power and look forward to the next book!
I love how this novel started weaving the various threads of the Templeverse together. Full of snark, magic, and fights, Salty Dog is a room worthy of your TBR list. Honestly, there were a few sections that dragged a week bit, and a few grammatical errors that just tweaked my eyeballs (Authors and Editors, please recognize that "I" is a subject pronoun and "me" is an object pronoun, so sentences shouldn't have phrases like "to Quinn and I" in them. It is grammatically correct to say "to Quinn and me." Also, "'s" is not used for making plurals of nouns. Not even for the abbreviation of decades. It's '80s, not 80's. It's "Jacks" not "Jack's" when you mean more than one Jack). Other than that, I really enjoyed seeing Quinn grow into her power and look forward to the next book!
October 18, 2019
This has definitely been my favorite of the Phantom Queen books so far. I’m feeling too lazy right now to write out all of my reasons why, but I’m really excited to see what happens next in Quinn’s journey, And to see the roles that each friend she’s made along the way plays.
I’m curious enough about the other threads to finally go give the other Nate Temple books a read.
I’m curious enough about the other threads to finally go give the other Nate Temple books a read.
May 11, 2019
This book was all over the place. The writing wasn't bad at all, but it really lacked focus. I felt like the authors had way too many ideas for such a short novel. (However, it's much better to have too many ideas than none at all.)
March 28, 2019
Well O'Connell and Silvers aren't sitting idle in any sense of the word. They've bucked a good bit of their compressed pacing with this installment, instead giving it breathing room to delve deeper into Quinn's character as she deals with being snatched between worlds and dumped not in Fae, but instead the enigma of the Otherworld she'd thought still too far out of her reach. However it quickly becomes not quite Quinn's story, instead seeing a very different woman living a very different life than everything shown in the prior installments.
The juxtaposition between the two is jarringly apparent, yet when it all circles back around to Quinn the similarities fall just as smoothly into place. The insight into her character and how she has changed, in cause of and in some cases despite herself is not as conflicted as in the past, showing a sense of growth that despite the strength of her personality in previous books, has been noticeably absent in some aspects.
Of course that doesn't mean she comes out things cleanly, despite all the answers she's found by the end of her tale here there are still just as many new questions thrust upon her that leave her identity and role just as up in the air as before, if not moreso given what costs those aforementioned answers came at. Triumph and loss are too tightly woven throughout the book to be avoided at its conclusion, and it does leave some other questions in mind for how O'Connell and Silvers aim to tie those threads back together in the future.
The book also narrowly avoided a too well worn love oriented story trope, a decision I am grateful for as a reader but in the same thought also find curious as a writer because the aversion does make some of the latter end story impact falter just a bit, where it feels like it should have been heavier. Whether this is something left intentionally notable for pursuit in the future isn't obvious in the writing itself, so I find myself erring on the side of cautious curiosity as to whether this will be one of said threads tied up further in the grander plot.
Overall this smacks as one of Quinn's strongest showings yet as a character and as foundation to her positioning in the greater span of the Templeverse. As always I look forward to what comes next.
The juxtaposition between the two is jarringly apparent, yet when it all circles back around to Quinn the similarities fall just as smoothly into place. The insight into her character and how she has changed, in cause of and in some cases despite herself is not as conflicted as in the past, showing a sense of growth that despite the strength of her personality in previous books, has been noticeably absent in some aspects.
Of course that doesn't mean she comes out things cleanly, despite all the answers she's found by the end of her tale here there are still just as many new questions thrust upon her that leave her identity and role just as up in the air as before, if not moreso given what costs those aforementioned answers came at. Triumph and loss are too tightly woven throughout the book to be avoided at its conclusion, and it does leave some other questions in mind for how O'Connell and Silvers aim to tie those threads back together in the future.
The book also narrowly avoided a too well worn love oriented story trope, a decision I am grateful for as a reader but in the same thought also find curious as a writer because the aversion does make some of the latter end story impact falter just a bit, where it feels like it should have been heavier. Whether this is something left intentionally notable for pursuit in the future isn't obvious in the writing itself, so I find myself erring on the side of cautious curiosity as to whether this will be one of said threads tied up further in the grander plot.
Overall this smacks as one of Quinn's strongest showings yet as a character and as foundation to her positioning in the greater span of the Templeverse. As always I look forward to what comes next.
May 12, 2019
Excellent work!
Finally! We get some answers as to Quinn's parents and what the role she was literally born for is! This book is an excellent addition to the Templeverse. Quinn ends up taking an unexpected trip to Fae and finds her own "Wylde side". The authors did a wonderful job incorporating some of Ireland's myths to the story. You don't need to know the myths to read this book, but it'd a nice added touch to the story for all of the people who DO know the myths. They bring the ancient gods, goddesses, and races like the Tuatha de Dannon to life in a way that seems more personal than when reading the myths themselves. You can feel a buildup to an epic showdown coming on: some really nice foreshadowing that will only increase the reader's desire to get their hands on the next book in the Templeverse. While you don't have to read the other books in order to follow along in this series, the authors have neatly tied all of them together in such a way that you feel invested in the character's lives and stories. I highly recommend that you read all of the Templeverse books in the chronological order that the authors have listed in the back of each one. Both Cameron O'Connell and Shayne Silvers have strewn little hints in each of their books that tease you while reading and keep you guessing until later when something comes about and you are like, "ah ha! THAT'S what they meant and how could I not have figured it out!" I literally can't wait to read the next book, Black Sheep, that, even though it's currently 1am, I'm going to start reading it as soon. As I submit this review! You definitely want to read this book; it's a shame that I can only give it 5 stars when it deserves 6 or 7!
Finally! We get some answers as to Quinn's parents and what the role she was literally born for is! This book is an excellent addition to the Templeverse. Quinn ends up taking an unexpected trip to Fae and finds her own "Wylde side". The authors did a wonderful job incorporating some of Ireland's myths to the story. You don't need to know the myths to read this book, but it'd a nice added touch to the story for all of the people who DO know the myths. They bring the ancient gods, goddesses, and races like the Tuatha de Dannon to life in a way that seems more personal than when reading the myths themselves. You can feel a buildup to an epic showdown coming on: some really nice foreshadowing that will only increase the reader's desire to get their hands on the next book in the Templeverse. While you don't have to read the other books in order to follow along in this series, the authors have neatly tied all of them together in such a way that you feel invested in the character's lives and stories. I highly recommend that you read all of the Templeverse books in the chronological order that the authors have listed in the back of each one. Both Cameron O'Connell and Shayne Silvers have strewn little hints in each of their books that tease you while reading and keep you guessing until later when something comes about and you are like, "ah ha! THAT'S what they meant and how could I not have figured it out!" I literally can't wait to read the next book, Black Sheep, that, even though it's currently 1am, I'm going to start reading it as soon. As I submit this review! You definitely want to read this book; it's a shame that I can only give it 5 stars when it deserves 6 or 7!
April 24, 2019
Salty Dog: Phantom Queen - Book 7
Poor Quinn, one second she's in the mortal world and the next she is in hell (or close to it). I loved all the previous books, but was not thrilled with this addition.
The Quinn we have learned to love, watch evolve with new powers and seemed to be getting closer to her real self is actually totally gone throughout most of this book.
She had changed sexually and I ask why? She winds up with a protector, a massive hound called Cathal. She is dumped into strange lands, with evil and terrible consequences. She is beaten, strangled, literally nearly dies numerous times, at the hands of the Fae, other beings and creatures.
The story, throughout her stay in the Otherworld, dragged on. You can only threaten to kill someone, in so many insane ways, just so many times.
But finally the last part of the story brings things to a proper close. Quinn, Cathal, Jack Frost, Nate Temple and the Fae will most certainly be involved in the next book. We finally watch as Quinn becomes, what the book titles say, The Phantom Queen!! Of course not all in the land of Fae will be happy with this new revelation.
I'm excited to see Quinn's new role and what her new powers really are. It would be nice, if she was given a chance to make things work out for her, without so much physical violence to her person. Let her powers finally help protect her.
Kathy Barber Doyle - 4/24/2019
Poor Quinn, one second she's in the mortal world and the next she is in hell (or close to it). I loved all the previous books, but was not thrilled with this addition.
The Quinn we have learned to love, watch evolve with new powers and seemed to be getting closer to her real self is actually totally gone throughout most of this book.
She had changed sexually and I ask why? She winds up with a protector, a massive hound called Cathal. She is dumped into strange lands, with evil and terrible consequences. She is beaten, strangled, literally nearly dies numerous times, at the hands of the Fae, other beings and creatures.
The story, throughout her stay in the Otherworld, dragged on. You can only threaten to kill someone, in so many insane ways, just so many times.
But finally the last part of the story brings things to a proper close. Quinn, Cathal, Jack Frost, Nate Temple and the Fae will most certainly be involved in the next book. We finally watch as Quinn becomes, what the book titles say, The Phantom Queen!! Of course not all in the land of Fae will be happy with this new revelation.
I'm excited to see Quinn's new role and what her new powers really are. It would be nice, if she was given a chance to make things work out for her, without so much physical violence to her person. Let her powers finally help protect her.
Kathy Barber Doyle - 4/24/2019
March 30, 2019
Hallelujah, Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell are back with an addition to The Phantom Queen Diaries, and Salty Dog: Phantom Queen Book 7 - A Temple Verse Series is a doozy of a tale indeed. Fans of the series will rejoice as this book both answers some big questions (such as who and what Quinn MacKenna actually is) and moves the ball a lot on others (such as Quinn’s connection to Nate Temple, and why Ryan O’Rye has turned so strongly against Quinn). Oh yes, there is indeed a (wonderfully snarky) dog too. As for newcomers, you can kinda sorta read this one without its predecessors but I’d strongly recommend starting with book 1. As with this book, the others are all well written and fun reads, with great lead and supporting characters and strong plots that move along a really great overall story arc. You really can’t get better than this. Bottom line for this book 7 is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend. Indeed, but for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed, I could go on and on with praises. The book definitely deserves it. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 28, 2019
It takes a Salty Dog to know one
The writing duo of Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell weave their collective magic once again to produce one laugh-aloud, tear-jerker, monster of a story. The journey of self-discovery on which Quinn has been in the previous books culminates in answers in this story. Finally, Quinn knows who and what she is. But knowledge always comes with a price, and Quinn pays it a hundred times over.
This duo knows their business, capturing reader's hearts and minds as they further integrate Quinn's story into the Templeverse. The story is wickedly delightful, with enough twists and turns to capture the imagination of the most ardent of critics. I highly recommend this book and the three interwoven series of the Templeverse. Give yourself a treat and immerse yourself in the pure treat of reading the clever words of this story.
The writing duo of Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell weave their collective magic once again to produce one laugh-aloud, tear-jerker, monster of a story. The journey of self-discovery on which Quinn has been in the previous books culminates in answers in this story. Finally, Quinn knows who and what she is. But knowledge always comes with a price, and Quinn pays it a hundred times over.
This duo knows their business, capturing reader's hearts and minds as they further integrate Quinn's story into the Templeverse. The story is wickedly delightful, with enough twists and turns to capture the imagination of the most ardent of critics. I highly recommend this book and the three interwoven series of the Templeverse. Give yourself a treat and immerse yourself in the pure treat of reading the clever words of this story.
March 28, 2019
Throughout the Phantom Queen series, Quinn has been looking for answers. Who is her mother? Who is her father? Why does she have the powers she does? While these questions have been answered, they have raised more questions in their wake. In this installment, Quinn is still looking for answers, when the local fae ask her to participate in their version of the Highland games. The reward? A boon of the winner's choice. Quinn is determined that she will win this boon, but amid the competition, she is dramatically whisked off to the Otherworld, the land of her mother, and given a quest. She must traverse this treacherous Otherworld and meet with her mother's ghost, who is close to fading away. Can Quinn make it in time to find all the answers she has needed, or will she loose herself in this strange new landscape? The journey will likely change Quinn forever.
April 20, 2019
An Evolution from a Straight Forward Heroine, into a Complex Goddess
Quinn finds depth and identity that she never knew she had, while still holding onto her impressive attitude and intimidating ways.
This red-headed mixture of firearms, fairytales, and flaming fierceness manages to dominate despite every circumstance that our Author throws at her. She manages to walk through battles, heartwarming, heart ache, loss, and victory and somehow gains more of herself, rather than losing anything.
When this epic poem (in Urban Fantasy writing style) is done, she no longer stands alone and has new potentials for her future that will have you craving for the next book.
From carnivals to renaissance fairs to battles to stories of mystic beings, this Salty Dog manages to find her canine connection and so much more. You must embrace the experience yourself!
Quinn finds depth and identity that she never knew she had, while still holding onto her impressive attitude and intimidating ways.
This red-headed mixture of firearms, fairytales, and flaming fierceness manages to dominate despite every circumstance that our Author throws at her. She manages to walk through battles, heartwarming, heart ache, loss, and victory and somehow gains more of herself, rather than losing anything.
When this epic poem (in Urban Fantasy writing style) is done, she no longer stands alone and has new potentials for her future that will have you craving for the next book.
From carnivals to renaissance fairs to battles to stories of mystic beings, this Salty Dog manages to find her canine connection and so much more. You must embrace the experience yourself!
March 25, 2019
So many answers are FINALLY revealed...
In typical Silvers/O’Connell fashion, however, those answers only spawn even more mysteries and possible futures for our favorite black magic arms dealer, Quinn McKenna. Quinn must embark on a journey she wasn’t remotely prepared for with only a moment’s notice, a guide whose snark and anti-socialism rival her own, and a very short amount of time to reach the impossible to get to destination. As they traverse lands of Legend—even to those who are legendary—they will face death too many times to count. But the biggest trial that could derail Quinn’s long awaited date with her destiny could be her simple desire to be happy. Can Quinn gather all the pieces in time and learn to listen to her guide to make it? Grab your copy and hang on tight!
In typical Silvers/O’Connell fashion, however, those answers only spawn even more mysteries and possible futures for our favorite black magic arms dealer, Quinn McKenna. Quinn must embark on a journey she wasn’t remotely prepared for with only a moment’s notice, a guide whose snark and anti-socialism rival her own, and a very short amount of time to reach the impossible to get to destination. As they traverse lands of Legend—even to those who are legendary—they will face death too many times to count. But the biggest trial that could derail Quinn’s long awaited date with her destiny could be her simple desire to be happy. Can Quinn gather all the pieces in time and learn to listen to her guide to make it? Grab your copy and hang on tight!
April 16, 2019
So this book is not your standard kick arse Quinn. The story is much deeper than any that have gone before and as such is possibly a harder read? That is not to say it's not good, it's just that your emotions really get pulled in all directions in this tale of love, deceit and ultimately death in some cases. At one stage I wasn't sure where Quinn was going to end up but I'll say no more on that or it will give the plot away.
I feel the time when all the Templeverse characters are going to come together (probably with a big bang if Nate has anything to do with it), this book gives some hints on what is yet to come and I can't wait!
Great addition to the series and I will continue to read all three branches of the Templeverse world.
I feel the time when all the Templeverse characters are going to come together (probably with a big bang if Nate has anything to do with it), this book gives some hints on what is yet to come and I can't wait!
Great addition to the series and I will continue to read all three branches of the Templeverse world.
March 29, 2019
Mind-blown, non-stop revelations!
There comes a time when you think you have things figured out, then a storyline does a 180 degree turn and smacks you in the forehead. Salty Dog was an in intense, mind-bending, on-the-edge of your seat book. I enjoyed every minute of it! Quinn is one of my favorite characters as she is strong, interesting, and has more layers than an onion. I love peeling back those layers to see how she reacts and what she'll find out about herself and those around her. To me, she is a complex, dynamic character who continues to surprise. The way Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell weave this intricate story is nothing short of magic!
There comes a time when you think you have things figured out, then a storyline does a 180 degree turn and smacks you in the forehead. Salty Dog was an in intense, mind-bending, on-the-edge of your seat book. I enjoyed every minute of it! Quinn is one of my favorite characters as she is strong, interesting, and has more layers than an onion. I love peeling back those layers to see how she reacts and what she'll find out about herself and those around her. To me, she is a complex, dynamic character who continues to surprise. The way Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell weave this intricate story is nothing short of magic!
March 30, 2019
This was full of action and of course surprises, revelations and more questions. I thought Cathy was great and can't wait to find out more about him as well as see how Quinn deals with the latest revelations in regards to her heritage as well as gifts? I will admit I felt there may have been a smidge too much going on at times that trying to process it I needed a time out or 2 to think it through but it didn't deter from the story. There is one thing you will be sure to keep thinking as you read and that will be time ... time is different, time is never the same..... how much time has passed!!
April 2, 2019
Girl Gone Wild!
Nothing short of amazing, Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell have given us another wild adventure for the fiery and feisty Quinn MacKenna. Indestructible and unflappable, she meets every challenge with wit and skills that are unmatched. Even when her impulsivity takes her down impossible roads, she always finds a way...or one finds her. Revelations and more questions are par for the course, but big, huge, monumental things are happening and it couldn't be more exciting! Well, until the next one. The authors never disappoint and this is another successful story in the Templeverse.
Nothing short of amazing, Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell have given us another wild adventure for the fiery and feisty Quinn MacKenna. Indestructible and unflappable, she meets every challenge with wit and skills that are unmatched. Even when her impulsivity takes her down impossible roads, she always finds a way...or one finds her. Revelations and more questions are par for the course, but big, huge, monumental things are happening and it couldn't be more exciting! Well, until the next one. The authors never disappoint and this is another successful story in the Templeverse.
July 21, 2019
I recently began reading Salty Dog but stopped reading when the main character became involved in a lesbian relationship. It was a total non sequitur, unexpected and added nothing to the story.
I asked to be removed from Shayne Silvers newsletter and sent the author a note of explanation why I wanted to be removed and would no longer read his books.
To the author's credit I received a quick and thoughtful response to my message which shows he actually cares what his readers think of his work. That is very impressive.
The other 22 books I have read in the Templeverse were very enjoyable and fun to read. This one appears to be an anomaly.
I asked to be removed from Shayne Silvers newsletter and sent the author a note of explanation why I wanted to be removed and would no longer read his books.
To the author's credit I received a quick and thoughtful response to my message which shows he actually cares what his readers think of his work. That is very impressive.
The other 22 books I have read in the Templeverse were very enjoyable and fun to read. This one appears to be an anomaly.
March 28, 2019
Questions and Answers (that lead to more)...
Abducting 1/3 of the Phantom Queen is never a wise choice. Quinn "meets" another side to herself in this book. She gains allies and enemies (it IS Quinn....) Answers to long standing questions are revealed and it turns you upside down. Quinn and Nate are intertwined, though he doesn't know it yet and Quinn isn't exactly happy about it.
Winter Queen has been betrayed and doesn't even know it, and by one of her favorites. The plot thickens in the #TempleVerse.
Abducting 1/3 of the Phantom Queen is never a wise choice. Quinn "meets" another side to herself in this book. She gains allies and enemies (it IS Quinn....) Answers to long standing questions are revealed and it turns you upside down. Quinn and Nate are intertwined, though he doesn't know it yet and Quinn isn't exactly happy about it.
Winter Queen has been betrayed and doesn't even know it, and by one of her favorites. The plot thickens in the #TempleVerse.
March 29, 2019
Relax and get comfy, because this is a book that's really hard to put down. This is one heck of a trip Quinn finds herself on. She enters the Faeling games, finds herself abducted, goes on an important quest, gains an interesting guide and her wild side comes out to play. I love Quinn, if anyone can survive this wild trip, it's her. Can Quinn manage to stay alive to complete her quest? This book is action-packed, with adventure, danger, suspense, Tuatha de Danann, romance, magic, battles, humor and more! I loved this book!
March 30, 2019
Salty Dog is another awesome book by Shayne Silvers and Cameron O’Connell! You never know what to expect in the next adventure and Salty Dog is one of those. It explains so many things but it also makes you have so many new questions. Shayne is a master writer and I absolutely love his work. Salty Dog would be a great addition to any collection. I love the new characters that were introduced and I am so glad that they will be in future books. Sorry no spoilers here! Just buy it already! I purchased my own copy but I am also voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.
April 1, 2019
It is freaking magical the way Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell keep this series fresh and enchanting. The wit, humor, magic, paranormal characters and situations captivate the reader and keep them engaged in every story that I have read in The Temple Verse. It is mind-boggling how addicted I am to these books and how I am always impatiently waiting for the next release. I loved it and would recommend any of the Temple Verse books to Paranormal and Urban Fantasy buffs. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.
April 1, 2019
Wow. Quinn is a fabulous character and this book is just a delight. I loved the dog :) he was just an awesome character. The story is exciting and very entertaining. The imagery is so vivid I could feel the heat and thirst in the desert. The plot just keeps going with twists and turns every page. It is very entertaining and completely mind blowing. I would give it 6 stars if I could. If you have read the previous stories in the Templeverse it will make more sense, (they are ALL fabulous too) but I can’t wait for the next book in the series to be published.
April 4, 2019
Wow, I know I've said it before, but this series and Quinn just keep getting better and better. Quinn is really coming into her own in this one. More of the puzzle pieces fall into place - or maybe I just think they do? Shayne Silvers and Cameron O'Connell are getting pretty good at this writing hobby LOL. Check out the other books in the Nate Temple series and also Callie's perspective. One day they will all come together. The writing is masterful and still keeps you guessing. Watch for easter eggs!
November 18, 2021
Tedious
I didn't find this one of the better books in this series in fact it became quite tedious especially the amount of time spent in the Otherworld most of which seemed pretty pointless and giving Quinn who at that time became Ceara a lesbian relationship somehow just didn't work. Yes she gathered a trusty companion in Cahal but it wasn't until the end that she gained any answers and that another adventure was forced upon her. I hope the next book is somewhat better than this.
I didn't find this one of the better books in this series in fact it became quite tedious especially the amount of time spent in the Otherworld most of which seemed pretty pointless and giving Quinn who at that time became Ceara a lesbian relationship somehow just didn't work. Yes she gathered a trusty companion in Cahal but it wasn't until the end that she gained any answers and that another adventure was forced upon her. I hope the next book is somewhat better than this.
March 4, 2023
Another Stellar TempleVerse Novel
I’m a reader of all fantasy genres, stories of earth past preset and future and of other realms. the TempleVerse novels have such a unique stance on combining old myths, stories, and fables in a more realistic adult version in a modern earth and other realms. Action, suspense, humor, adult themes, magic, told through such relatable characters with well-written dialogue. What more could I ask for in a book? These are simply perfect! Read them all!
I’m a reader of all fantasy genres, stories of earth past preset and future and of other realms. the TempleVerse novels have such a unique stance on combining old myths, stories, and fables in a more realistic adult version in a modern earth and other realms. Action, suspense, humor, adult themes, magic, told through such relatable characters with well-written dialogue. What more could I ask for in a book? These are simply perfect! Read them all!
July 14, 2025
Weakest story so far
I’ve enjoyed the story building through the first six books. However this story threw a curveball in the characters. I found myself skipping large parts of text because I couldn’t invest in a whole new set of characters and story arcs. The same thing happened in the Nate Temple series. The two characters (wild side/human side) being trapped in one physical body doesn’t work well. Others may appreciate the duality of the character but I don’t. This story was a chore to read. Hopefully the next book will stay closer to the first six books story building.
I’ve enjoyed the story building through the first six books. However this story threw a curveball in the characters. I found myself skipping large parts of text because I couldn’t invest in a whole new set of characters and story arcs. The same thing happened in the Nate Temple series. The two characters (wild side/human side) being trapped in one physical body doesn’t work well. Others may appreciate the duality of the character but I don’t. This story was a chore to read. Hopefully the next book will stay closer to the first six books story building.
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