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The Phantom Queen Diaries #9
Hurricane
What’s a goddess to do?
After being lost at sea and taken prisoner by yet another denizen of the Titan realm, Quinn finds herself cold, wet, miserable, and very much alone. Until a familiar and unexpected face steps back into her life to remind her who she is - and has always - been: a fighter. Following this revelation, Quinn can only acknowledge that some journeys require circuitous routes, even if that means attaining her freedom and rushing - not to the rescue of her besieged allies—but to the mythical island of Aeaea, home to the infamous witch, Circe, where Quinn will be confronted with cryptic visions of the present and a brutal choice: to sacrifice everything she is on the altar of what she could become, or to continue stumbling around in the dark.
No matter her decision, Quinn knows she must see order restored to the Eighth Sea if she hopes to save her friends and allies. But at what price? The answer to that could cost Quinn her very humanity and will reveal stark truths about her role in the war to come. A war her father predicted and, apparently, prepared for. A war which has already begun to claim the lives of those she cares about and will likely claim many more before all is said and done.
But, before she can worry about any of that, Quinn must go to battle against her old friend and nemesis, rescue her besieged friends, and honor her end of a lopsided bargain—a task which will pit Quinn against her wildest nightmares and her darkest dreams with just one person at her side. . .a certain mouthy wizard from St. Louis - Nate Temple.
The waters get even murkier as Quinn gets caught in a current that draws her closer and closer to the secrets which surround Atlantis, to the gates of the Underworld and the lost souls which lie beyond, and to the mysterious figure of her father, a wizard so powerful he defied time itself.
After being lost at sea and taken prisoner by yet another denizen of the Titan realm, Quinn finds herself cold, wet, miserable, and very much alone. Until a familiar and unexpected face steps back into her life to remind her who she is - and has always - been: a fighter. Following this revelation, Quinn can only acknowledge that some journeys require circuitous routes, even if that means attaining her freedom and rushing - not to the rescue of her besieged allies—but to the mythical island of Aeaea, home to the infamous witch, Circe, where Quinn will be confronted with cryptic visions of the present and a brutal choice: to sacrifice everything she is on the altar of what she could become, or to continue stumbling around in the dark.
No matter her decision, Quinn knows she must see order restored to the Eighth Sea if she hopes to save her friends and allies. But at what price? The answer to that could cost Quinn her very humanity and will reveal stark truths about her role in the war to come. A war her father predicted and, apparently, prepared for. A war which has already begun to claim the lives of those she cares about and will likely claim many more before all is said and done.
But, before she can worry about any of that, Quinn must go to battle against her old friend and nemesis, rescue her besieged friends, and honor her end of a lopsided bargain—a task which will pit Quinn against her wildest nightmares and her darkest dreams with just one person at her side. . .a certain mouthy wizard from St. Louis - Nate Temple.
The waters get even murkier as Quinn gets caught in a current that draws her closer and closer to the secrets which surround Atlantis, to the gates of the Underworld and the lost souls which lie beyond, and to the mysterious figure of her father, a wizard so powerful he defied time itself.
Some people like to say that when it rains, it pours. But then they must never have met Quinn MacKenna. . .because in her case it’s always hurricane season.
RUNNING TIME ⇒ 9hrs. and 8mins.
©2020 Shayne Silvers (P)2020 Shayne Silvers
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First published January 30, 2020
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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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January 31, 2020
One thing I always know when I start a book by one of these authors is that I need to buckle up because it’ll be one revelation after another, an action-packed ride, and great fun until the very end where you’ll throw the book or e-reader at the wall because it’s a cliffhanger. LOL! This one is full of secrets Quinn finds out about herself and a couple rescues I’m a little nervous about because the authors like to fool us. But, anyway, this was a great book like always, and I can’t wait to see what’s going to come next. Get this book, sit down, hold on, and enjoy the ride! Highly recommend! I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
February 10, 2020
The one thing we can always count on from Quinn is confusion. Confusion over what she's doing, confusion as to who she's doing it with, and mostly, confusion as to why she's doing...anything she does. She's a character like no other. Feisty as all get-out, obnoxious on cue, tender-hearted but not where anyone can see, and about as foul mouthed as a woman can be and still be considered female. So, what's to love about her? Well, she's feisty, obnoxious, tender-hearted and foul mouthed, of course. And she spared us none of this in this current volume of her exploits.
There has been so much going on with her in the past 8 volumes that coming into book 9, it was almost too confusing to read. But then I got past the first chapter, and remembered exactly where she was. Drowning. It was where she came out that made all the rest start to come together. The worlds she has passed through are all in trouble in one way or another, but mostly from Ryan, or should I say the Frozen One, and Frankenstein. She's been chasing that duo for awhile now, and it seems that will continue. In the meantime, she takes a detour to meet yet another piece of her past: Circe. And it's on to the land of the Titans, where yet more answers are hiding, just waiting for her poor mind to piece together. Circe does seem to have some of the answers she needs, so maybe the trip into the depths of the Eighth Sea was worthwhile.
Between finding out her own heritage, finding out where Ryan (The Frozen One) went and why, finding out what happened to The Jolly Roger and her crew, what happened to the Giants called the Laestrygonians (say that name 3 times fast!) on the island she just left, finding out what Circe wants from her, how Nate figures into it all, and what exactly she is expected to do about any of it, she's bound to feel just a bit unhinged. Yet, we all know Quinn, and she's at her best when unhinged. So off she goes, from one bizarre place to the next, discovering one bizarre being after another, and learning...well, I'm not entirely sure what she learned, but whatever it was, it was fascinating! And through it all, as confused as we may feel, there's that inevitable string that pulls it all together into a nice neat knot. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not a nice knot. It's a neat knot, and it's nice and neat, but it is by no means a nice knot.
Well, you'll understand when you get there. And rest assured, it's the kind of journey we have come to expect from Cameron and Shayne. The kind of journey that means a day or two to get your mind back on track. Coming back down to plain old Earth is jarring to say the least.
I won't say where we end up. I won't even say how we got there. That's for you to discover on your own. What I will say is the entire story is done in the inimitable fashion of Cameron O'Connell with obvious prompts from Shayne Silvers. It is definitely a story from the Templeverse we've all come to know, yet it also is it's own world of insanity where the Templeverse seems to visit, but never attempts to stay. Quinn has her own set of problems that only sometimes include Nate and crew. And while Nate does play a cameo part in Quinn's latest collection of adventures, this is definitely all Quinn and her discovery of who she is, and what she should do with that knowledge.
We are left knowing there is plenty more to come from Quinn, and are definitely willing to wait since the next chapter in Quinn's life sounds like it's really getting "deep". And now that I've had some questions answered, albeit in the most roundabout way possible, I'm thoroughly prepared for the next time Quinn wants to mess with my mind. Or am I?
Ahhh, Cameron, what's to say except Exceptionally Well Done! I haven't felt like that since...well, since the 60's! I loved the feeling then, and I love the feeling now. Thanks so much for the "trip"! Yep, Exceptionally Well Done! You, too, Shayne! Don't think we didn't see your special brand of crazy in there as well! Between the two of you, Quinn has come to life so completely that the two of us hold conversations regularly...in my head!
I received this as an ARC copy, and am giving a review in my own words and of my own volition. As always.
There has been so much going on with her in the past 8 volumes that coming into book 9, it was almost too confusing to read. But then I got past the first chapter, and remembered exactly where she was. Drowning. It was where she came out that made all the rest start to come together. The worlds she has passed through are all in trouble in one way or another, but mostly from Ryan, or should I say the Frozen One, and Frankenstein. She's been chasing that duo for awhile now, and it seems that will continue. In the meantime, she takes a detour to meet yet another piece of her past: Circe. And it's on to the land of the Titans, where yet more answers are hiding, just waiting for her poor mind to piece together. Circe does seem to have some of the answers she needs, so maybe the trip into the depths of the Eighth Sea was worthwhile.
Between finding out her own heritage, finding out where Ryan (The Frozen One) went and why, finding out what happened to The Jolly Roger and her crew, what happened to the Giants called the Laestrygonians (say that name 3 times fast!) on the island she just left, finding out what Circe wants from her, how Nate figures into it all, and what exactly she is expected to do about any of it, she's bound to feel just a bit unhinged. Yet, we all know Quinn, and she's at her best when unhinged. So off she goes, from one bizarre place to the next, discovering one bizarre being after another, and learning...well, I'm not entirely sure what she learned, but whatever it was, it was fascinating! And through it all, as confused as we may feel, there's that inevitable string that pulls it all together into a nice neat knot. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not a nice knot. It's a neat knot, and it's nice and neat, but it is by no means a nice knot.
Well, you'll understand when you get there. And rest assured, it's the kind of journey we have come to expect from Cameron and Shayne. The kind of journey that means a day or two to get your mind back on track. Coming back down to plain old Earth is jarring to say the least.
I won't say where we end up. I won't even say how we got there. That's for you to discover on your own. What I will say is the entire story is done in the inimitable fashion of Cameron O'Connell with obvious prompts from Shayne Silvers. It is definitely a story from the Templeverse we've all come to know, yet it also is it's own world of insanity where the Templeverse seems to visit, but never attempts to stay. Quinn has her own set of problems that only sometimes include Nate and crew. And while Nate does play a cameo part in Quinn's latest collection of adventures, this is definitely all Quinn and her discovery of who she is, and what she should do with that knowledge.
We are left knowing there is plenty more to come from Quinn, and are definitely willing to wait since the next chapter in Quinn's life sounds like it's really getting "deep". And now that I've had some questions answered, albeit in the most roundabout way possible, I'm thoroughly prepared for the next time Quinn wants to mess with my mind. Or am I?
Ahhh, Cameron, what's to say except Exceptionally Well Done! I haven't felt like that since...well, since the 60's! I loved the feeling then, and I love the feeling now. Thanks so much for the "trip"! Yep, Exceptionally Well Done! You, too, Shayne! Don't think we didn't see your special brand of crazy in there as well! Between the two of you, Quinn has come to life so completely that the two of us hold conversations regularly...in my head!
I received this as an ARC copy, and am giving a review in my own words and of my own volition. As always.
February 2, 2020
It’s prolific authors like Shayne Silvers and their totally addictive books that make me rejoice that Kindle Unlimited exists to keep me out of the poorhouse. The addictive nature of this author’s work is certainly clear in The Phantom Queen Diaries, by Silvers and Cameron O'Connell, yet another perfect addition to the already fantastic Temple Verse collection that I find myself compulsively reading. Hurricane (Phantom Queen Book 9) is a totally exciting and perfectly executed addition to this series. Read the publisher’s blurb to get a perfectly good non-spoiler of the complex plot for this book and just know that while Quinn has a lot facing her, and the odds don’t look great, one thing is pretty much guaranteed: that readers will have a blast. Highly recommended is an understatement.
February 6, 2020
I honestly don't know how to review this! It was a horrible and wonderful rollercoaster of emotion. Definitely well written while very confusing at the same time! Fans of Shayne and Cameron will understand!!
January 30, 2020
And so the saga continues.
Yet again this book is full of the expected, yet unexpected, twists and turns these authors excel at.
Whilst tying up a few loose ends Quinn has to look inwards to face her true self
Unfortunately, discovering her true heritage does not prepare her for the battle yet to come.
Hurricane is Book 9 in this gripping series and is still as exciting, if not more so, than the first and, once you start you won't be able to put it down.
Another book, another favourite!
Yet again this book is full of the expected, yet unexpected, twists and turns these authors excel at.
Whilst tying up a few loose ends Quinn has to look inwards to face her true self
Unfortunately, discovering her true heritage does not prepare her for the battle yet to come.
Hurricane is Book 9 in this gripping series and is still as exciting, if not more so, than the first and, once you start you won't be able to put it down.
Another book, another favourite!
August 3, 2020
urricane : (Book 9 : Phantom Queen Diaries) : Shayne Silvers & Cameron O'Connell.
Read 27/01/20 -30/01/20
Hurricane Is So Good, It Blew Me Away!!!
Shayne Silvers & Cameron O'Connell Are The Real Deal!
A phenomenal read from start to finish.
These books always deliver a fresh & exciting new perspective & story with the added bonus of new exciting characters as well as our regular crew, you never know who'll pop up next, apart from our sultry heroine of Snark, Sass who takes no Sh#t, from anyone, the one & only Ms Quinn MacKenna.
I still don't know enough about this characters history as I've only read this & the previous book Sea Breeze but am loving it!!!
But what makes this book so special, it crosses over all 3 series of the Templeverse bringing in a look at all 3 main characters Nate, Callie & Quinn & shaking things up, chock a block full of emotions.
It's like riding the wave of your life, getting wiped out, twisting & turning under the waves not knowing which way is forward, backwards up or down!
These are the minds of the two crazily creative authors that pen this series, Shock & Awe!
I felt like a cross between Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz who was swept up in a tornado (well let's say 'Hurricane' for these purposes) & the girl from 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' and with the help of my Fairy Godmother I was deposited with a rope lifeline that runs from one author's right ear, though to the other authors left ear leaving me smack bang in the warped & wonderful intricate workings of wheels & cogs spinning & turning in two incredibly talented & gifted crazy authors minds! My lifeline tunneling from one authors mind to the other's with access via their ears.
Thank you Fairy Godmother for cleaning out their ears or else I'd be as stuck as fly in a spider's web in their sticky waxy build up & at that size and ewh imagine the smell! Yikes!
Welcome to the mad minds of two evil & creative genius' of the Phantom Queen Diaries & Templeverse all!
These boys write the most incredible 'Characters' & their 'Character Development' is paramount. The very heart of their stories. For without such a fabulous cast as the crew in Hurricane or other novels to relate too there's nothing to encourage you & keep you coming back for more. If you're not attached too these characters and they don't envoke feelings of liking, loving, rooting for or despising, them there really isn't much of a story no matter how good the writer is.
These are the type of characters you just can't stop thinking about! Even once the book is finished. The type you'd want as family & friends. They always have your back & are there for you no matter the situation danger or stakes.
Shayne & Cameron are gifted authors graced with a rare and unique talents. They seem to have it in spades in multi-facets of disciplines in writing.
Where these boys standing at the head of the line when the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology, chose to bestow gifts to Inspire upcoming artists and imbued them with gifts or is this all self learnt natural talents?
Either way is it any wonder these writers are so successful & loved by many thousands all around the world?
This book finally sees Quinn taken to the one person, a Titan Witch whom if she's willing to help, can finally provide Quinn with some answers. The answers she's been seeking most of her life.
Finding answers to the question 'Who and What' Quinn MacKenna truly is?
The answers and ensuing tests will take her an epic trial of tribulations, both in success & failure. A journey of self discovery like no other & the results will blow your mind!
Though Quinn is far from the only character. Actually I highlighted 97 names of people both appearing in this book or were mere mentions from her life & previous escapes.
These characters could make the story alone, but these authors do not rely solely on their characters for success.
They make sure every aspect involved in phenomenal storytelling is included and hold themselves to the highest of standards which their fan base expect & hold them to too.
We've recieved such uniquely diverse quality of drama, high octane action that'll have you flying by the seat of your pants & emotionally charged scenes from our favourite characters that'll have you laughing out loud one moments & tears spilling the next with a humongous lump in your throat.
These fabulously devised characters, creatures, critters, supers, historical figures and their stories are what keep us coming back for more everytime and after 30+ books in the Templeverse, each book is as successful as the last, still fresh as a daisy, more often than not taking the author's to the #1 spot on the Amazon charts in their category.
Seriously who wouldn't love to have a magical blocking arms dealer, a Maker, a Wizard, Gods & Goddesses of Mount Olympus, Titans, Historically figures both real & of Literary, the world's most successful hacker, a Tree of Knowledge, a Faerie hound, The Face That Launched a 1000 ships, The Queen of the Laestrygonians Giants & Obelius her
greatest warrior as a friend and a cast worthy of any major blockbuster Marvel film as your starting place & backbone of your story?
And the world building is so stunningly detailed and descriptive, you feel as if your actually there witnessing first hand with your own eyes, as if your standing right alongside Quinn MacKenna as she takes the wheel of the Jolly Roger in a fog so thick you can not see your own hand a foot in front of your face?
So whichever world, dimension, universe or location Quinn & Co are battling in or have been magically transported too, its so easily laid out before you with the authors words, you barely need your imagination at all.
It's almost as if you are participating in a motion movie, you feel at one with these characters, as if whatever is occurring to them is happening to you too, its a movie of the mind & senses and you need to sit down, shut up strap in, hold on to your hat and go along for the ride of your life!
Whether you're a passenger along for the ride, or your hitching a ride within the character's shoes depends upon how easily you become engrossed in the story. With the right author, I slip into th skin of any character I wish and with Shayne & Cameron at the helm, its simple to do.
Considering I've only read Sea Breeze (Book 8) and now Hurricane (book 9) in The Phantom Queen Diaries, I've got a say I'm Completely Bloody Blown Away!!!
Well done fellas, awesome book & the great thing about it is I basically understood most of it, including references to many characters, but there are so many more whom I have no idea who they are or their relationship to Quinn or Nate, or anyone else,
but it didn't seem to matter all that much.
I know I'll eventuall catch up on all the previous books / characters / relationships & interactions, once I read all 3 interacting series in chronological order & will re-read these books so all those missing relationship & details become crystal clear.
And while I know several of the characters, there were 97 of them I recorded (highlighted to help me when I re-read this book in the Templeverse Chronological order) that were part of the story such as Quinn or only a mention of a name like Christoff's Children.
My only real negative of the book is as much as I loved this book, I did find it a tas confusing at times with the dialogue between Quinn & Nat. When the narration would change from Quinn's Irish accent to the normal narration of english when referring to Quinn rather than Nate, but other than that I loved it.
I RATE HURRICANE 4.9⭐ OUT OF 5⭐
I highly recommend this book, series & both authors. Run out & buy their books today, you won't regret it!
I recieved an ARC Copy of this book from the author's and this is my fair, honest and impartial review as always.
Reviewed By : Jewelz Pederick
🙋♀️ ❤ From the 🤪 🇦🇺 📖🐛❗
(Bye Love From The Crazy Australian BookWorm)!
Read 27/01/20 -30/01/20
Hurricane Is So Good, It Blew Me Away!!!
Shayne Silvers & Cameron O'Connell Are The Real Deal!
A phenomenal read from start to finish.
These books always deliver a fresh & exciting new perspective & story with the added bonus of new exciting characters as well as our regular crew, you never know who'll pop up next, apart from our sultry heroine of Snark, Sass who takes no Sh#t, from anyone, the one & only Ms Quinn MacKenna.
I still don't know enough about this characters history as I've only read this & the previous book Sea Breeze but am loving it!!!
But what makes this book so special, it crosses over all 3 series of the Templeverse bringing in a look at all 3 main characters Nate, Callie & Quinn & shaking things up, chock a block full of emotions.
It's like riding the wave of your life, getting wiped out, twisting & turning under the waves not knowing which way is forward, backwards up or down!
These are the minds of the two crazily creative authors that pen this series, Shock & Awe!
I felt like a cross between Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz who was swept up in a tornado (well let's say 'Hurricane' for these purposes) & the girl from 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids' and with the help of my Fairy Godmother I was deposited with a rope lifeline that runs from one author's right ear, though to the other authors left ear leaving me smack bang in the warped & wonderful intricate workings of wheels & cogs spinning & turning in two incredibly talented & gifted crazy authors minds! My lifeline tunneling from one authors mind to the other's with access via their ears.
Thank you Fairy Godmother for cleaning out their ears or else I'd be as stuck as fly in a spider's web in their sticky waxy build up & at that size and ewh imagine the smell! Yikes!
Welcome to the mad minds of two evil & creative genius' of the Phantom Queen Diaries & Templeverse all!
These boys write the most incredible 'Characters' & their 'Character Development' is paramount. The very heart of their stories. For without such a fabulous cast as the crew in Hurricane or other novels to relate too there's nothing to encourage you & keep you coming back for more. If you're not attached too these characters and they don't envoke feelings of liking, loving, rooting for or despising, them there really isn't much of a story no matter how good the writer is.
These are the type of characters you just can't stop thinking about! Even once the book is finished. The type you'd want as family & friends. They always have your back & are there for you no matter the situation danger or stakes.
Shayne & Cameron are gifted authors graced with a rare and unique talents. They seem to have it in spades in multi-facets of disciplines in writing.
Where these boys standing at the head of the line when the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology, chose to bestow gifts to Inspire upcoming artists and imbued them with gifts or is this all self learnt natural talents?
Either way is it any wonder these writers are so successful & loved by many thousands all around the world?
This book finally sees Quinn taken to the one person, a Titan Witch whom if she's willing to help, can finally provide Quinn with some answers. The answers she's been seeking most of her life.
Finding answers to the question 'Who and What' Quinn MacKenna truly is?
The answers and ensuing tests will take her an epic trial of tribulations, both in success & failure. A journey of self discovery like no other & the results will blow your mind!
Though Quinn is far from the only character. Actually I highlighted 97 names of people both appearing in this book or were mere mentions from her life & previous escapes.
These characters could make the story alone, but these authors do not rely solely on their characters for success.
They make sure every aspect involved in phenomenal storytelling is included and hold themselves to the highest of standards which their fan base expect & hold them to too.
We've recieved such uniquely diverse quality of drama, high octane action that'll have you flying by the seat of your pants & emotionally charged scenes from our favourite characters that'll have you laughing out loud one moments & tears spilling the next with a humongous lump in your throat.
These fabulously devised characters, creatures, critters, supers, historical figures and their stories are what keep us coming back for more everytime and after 30+ books in the Templeverse, each book is as successful as the last, still fresh as a daisy, more often than not taking the author's to the #1 spot on the Amazon charts in their category.
Seriously who wouldn't love to have a magical blocking arms dealer, a Maker, a Wizard, Gods & Goddesses of Mount Olympus, Titans, Historically figures both real & of Literary, the world's most successful hacker, a Tree of Knowledge, a Faerie hound, The Face That Launched a 1000 ships, The Queen of the Laestrygonians Giants & Obelius her
greatest warrior as a friend and a cast worthy of any major blockbuster Marvel film as your starting place & backbone of your story?
And the world building is so stunningly detailed and descriptive, you feel as if your actually there witnessing first hand with your own eyes, as if your standing right alongside Quinn MacKenna as she takes the wheel of the Jolly Roger in a fog so thick you can not see your own hand a foot in front of your face?
So whichever world, dimension, universe or location Quinn & Co are battling in or have been magically transported too, its so easily laid out before you with the authors words, you barely need your imagination at all.
It's almost as if you are participating in a motion movie, you feel at one with these characters, as if whatever is occurring to them is happening to you too, its a movie of the mind & senses and you need to sit down, shut up strap in, hold on to your hat and go along for the ride of your life!
Whether you're a passenger along for the ride, or your hitching a ride within the character's shoes depends upon how easily you become engrossed in the story. With the right author, I slip into th skin of any character I wish and with Shayne & Cameron at the helm, its simple to do.
Considering I've only read Sea Breeze (Book 8) and now Hurricane (book 9) in The Phantom Queen Diaries, I've got a say I'm Completely Bloody Blown Away!!!
Well done fellas, awesome book & the great thing about it is I basically understood most of it, including references to many characters, but there are so many more whom I have no idea who they are or their relationship to Quinn or Nate, or anyone else,
but it didn't seem to matter all that much.
I know I'll eventuall catch up on all the previous books / characters / relationships & interactions, once I read all 3 interacting series in chronological order & will re-read these books so all those missing relationship & details become crystal clear.
And while I know several of the characters, there were 97 of them I recorded (highlighted to help me when I re-read this book in the Templeverse Chronological order) that were part of the story such as Quinn or only a mention of a name like Christoff's Children.
My only real negative of the book is as much as I loved this book, I did find it a tas confusing at times with the dialogue between Quinn & Nat. When the narration would change from Quinn's Irish accent to the normal narration of english when referring to Quinn rather than Nate, but other than that I loved it.
I RATE HURRICANE 4.9⭐ OUT OF 5⭐
I highly recommend this book, series & both authors. Run out & buy their books today, you won't regret it!
I recieved an ARC Copy of this book from the author's and this is my fair, honest and impartial review as always.
Reviewed By : Jewelz Pederick
🙋♀️ ❤ From the 🤪 🇦🇺 📖🐛❗
(Bye Love From The Crazy Australian BookWorm)!
February 1, 2020
When we last saw Quinn MacKenna at the end of the previous book, Sea Breeze, it looked as if she was about to be dashed to pieces on rocks at the bottom of the ocean between the mythical terrors of Scylla and Charybdis. Having survived that obstacle, she is now being dragged on her own Odyssey of sorts through the Titan realm to discover who and what she really is.
That’s right – after eight books, she still isn’t sure. Every time she figures a bit of it out, something comes along that indicates everything else she had figured out was really a lie. She gains new powers, only to lose them again the next time she moves to a new realm. Or, the powers she has remain out of her proper control.
This time, she is sent to the island of Circe to supposedly learn how to control her latest set of powers. And, of course, she promptly loses all these powers while attempting to channel her inner goddess. Then it turns out she’s a goddess of Night, but loses her powers during the day.
Circe sends her back to the islands of the Laestrygonians where she must battle the zombies under the control of Jack Frost (formerly Quinn’s friend, Ryan O’Rye) and Dr. Frankenstein. Formerly I had thought that Ryan was the controlling figure of that pair, but it now appears that it may be Frankenstein who’s in charge. During a night of battle, Quinn drives them off, but it seems they have only left to attack from another quarter.
Before returning to Circe, Quinn undergoes a bizarre time trip along with Nate Temple where they revisit key scenes from each other’s lives (important scenes from previous books), and Quinn winds up saving someone important to Nate who had died, while Nate interfered in the events leading to the death of a very important person in Quinn’s life. But did these things really happen? Or was it all an illusion?
The book ends on another major cliffhanger as Quinn tries once more to outwit death in her continuing attempt to save the world and all her friends.
That’s right – after eight books, she still isn’t sure. Every time she figures a bit of it out, something comes along that indicates everything else she had figured out was really a lie. She gains new powers, only to lose them again the next time she moves to a new realm. Or, the powers she has remain out of her proper control.
This time, she is sent to the island of Circe to supposedly learn how to control her latest set of powers. And, of course, she promptly loses all these powers while attempting to channel her inner goddess. Then it turns out she’s a goddess of Night, but loses her powers during the day.
Circe sends her back to the islands of the Laestrygonians where she must battle the zombies under the control of Jack Frost (formerly Quinn’s friend, Ryan O’Rye) and Dr. Frankenstein. Formerly I had thought that Ryan was the controlling figure of that pair, but it now appears that it may be Frankenstein who’s in charge. During a night of battle, Quinn drives them off, but it seems they have only left to attack from another quarter.
Before returning to Circe, Quinn undergoes a bizarre time trip along with Nate Temple where they revisit key scenes from each other’s lives (important scenes from previous books), and Quinn winds up saving someone important to Nate who had died, while Nate interfered in the events leading to the death of a very important person in Quinn’s life. But did these things really happen? Or was it all an illusion?
The book ends on another major cliffhanger as Quinn tries once more to outwit death in her continuing attempt to save the world and all her friends.
January 30, 2020
Co-authors Cameron O’Connell and Shayne Silvers deliver their wildest ride yet!
From the beginning of the series, Quinn has been buffeted and bombarded with a plethora of powers that have appeared only to vanish just as suddenly. She has been betrayed by allies, made enemies indispensable, learned of lands and realms only imagined, found and lost so many she cares about, and even felt the lightest of Cupid’s touches. But none of it ever stays the same. None of it ever stabilized. How could it? Neither Quinn nor any that she knew, know who, or even what, Quinn might be. In Hurricane, Quinn must go on a journey that might cost her everything, but if she doesn’t go, she is certain to lose all she holds dear. With the unlikeliest of allies at her side for this fantastical journey that makes Alice’s trip to Wonderland look like a Tuesday run to the grocery store, Quinn will find all those answers and more. The question becomes whether she can live with what those answers mean. She will face all of her past choices down, all her failures, all of her tests, trials and tribulations, and only then will she have a path forward. With lives on the line, Quinn tackles the journey in her usual brash style, but this time, she might be jumping into a pool that has no bottom. Hang on tight—Odysseus has nothing on Quinn’s journey!
From the beginning of the series, Quinn has been buffeted and bombarded with a plethora of powers that have appeared only to vanish just as suddenly. She has been betrayed by allies, made enemies indispensable, learned of lands and realms only imagined, found and lost so many she cares about, and even felt the lightest of Cupid’s touches. But none of it ever stays the same. None of it ever stabilized. How could it? Neither Quinn nor any that she knew, know who, or even what, Quinn might be. In Hurricane, Quinn must go on a journey that might cost her everything, but if she doesn’t go, she is certain to lose all she holds dear. With the unlikeliest of allies at her side for this fantastical journey that makes Alice’s trip to Wonderland look like a Tuesday run to the grocery store, Quinn will find all those answers and more. The question becomes whether she can live with what those answers mean. She will face all of her past choices down, all her failures, all of her tests, trials and tribulations, and only then will she have a path forward. With lives on the line, Quinn tackles the journey in her usual brash style, but this time, she might be jumping into a pool that has no bottom. Hang on tight—Odysseus has nothing on Quinn’s journey!
February 8, 2020
A Lot happens
Starting out this review by saying this is a great book.I’m a voracious book listener, reader. I tried to read this because the Audible isn’t available yet. It took me a week of dedicated attempts before I got to a point where I could get into the story. I think part of the reason was because of the way it started. Quinn made a deal to try to save her friends that was carried over from Sea Breeze, then she promises this guy that she will save him, then she makes a deal with Oceanus so she can continue her quest, Quinn finds out this friend of hers is dying because of her and she has to fix that, Circe is introduced to the plot and Quinn makes yet ANOTHER deal to continue her quest. By my count Quinn is approaching 638 side deals so that she can get to the main point of the story. I’m not a third of the way into the story and I’m overwhelmed with details, hundreds of characters, story lines and where Quinn is and what time it is. This was before the dream sequence. I’ve been reading this series (when it’s available) for almost four years. I’ve been reading it around other books , I figure that I’ve read/listened to at least 700 books in this time period. If I was able to dedicate my reading only to this world I might not be overwhelmed by the magnitude of details in this series. Unfortunately , I’ve forgotten more about this series than I remember. I literally need a cheat sheet of characters and main plot points for referral. Cameron O’Connell does a beautiful job incorporating a dream sequence, I just wish that I didn’t have memory issues.
Starting out this review by saying this is a great book.I’m a voracious book listener, reader. I tried to read this because the Audible isn’t available yet. It took me a week of dedicated attempts before I got to a point where I could get into the story. I think part of the reason was because of the way it started. Quinn made a deal to try to save her friends that was carried over from Sea Breeze, then she promises this guy that she will save him, then she makes a deal with Oceanus so she can continue her quest, Quinn finds out this friend of hers is dying because of her and she has to fix that, Circe is introduced to the plot and Quinn makes yet ANOTHER deal to continue her quest. By my count Quinn is approaching 638 side deals so that she can get to the main point of the story. I’m not a third of the way into the story and I’m overwhelmed with details, hundreds of characters, story lines and where Quinn is and what time it is. This was before the dream sequence. I’ve been reading this series (when it’s available) for almost four years. I’ve been reading it around other books , I figure that I’ve read/listened to at least 700 books in this time period. If I was able to dedicate my reading only to this world I might not be overwhelmed by the magnitude of details in this series. Unfortunately , I’ve forgotten more about this series than I remember. I literally need a cheat sheet of characters and main plot points for referral. Cameron O’Connell does a beautiful job incorporating a dream sequence, I just wish that I didn’t have memory issues.
February 3, 2020
Quinn is back and she’s, once again, leaving disaster in her wake. After narrowly avoiding a watery grave, Quinn is told that she must learn to control her powers if she wants to defeat the man terrorizing the realm she’s currently stuck in, a man she once considered a friend. But mastering one’s powers is easier said than done, especially when, somewhere along the line, you’ve crossed the line into godhood.
In this book, Quinn and Nate also finally get their one on one time, though it happens in a very unexpected way. The madness of the Templeverse expands, becoming more intricate and mind bendingly awesome with each installment.
Each book in this series gets more crazy and amazing. I am thrilled to see Quinn grow as a character and I’m dying for the next installment.
If you haven’t read this series, what are you doing with your life?
In this book, Quinn and Nate also finally get their one on one time, though it happens in a very unexpected way. The madness of the Templeverse expands, becoming more intricate and mind bendingly awesome with each installment.
Each book in this series gets more crazy and amazing. I am thrilled to see Quinn grow as a character and I’m dying for the next installment.
If you haven’t read this series, what are you doing with your life?
February 14, 2020
Hurricane : Phantom Queen Book 9
Quinn MacKenna is still stuck in crazy lands. Giants, witches, Olympians, Jack Frost just to name a few and she even gets to meet up with Nate Temple.
I can’t say I’m a fan of the whole book. Lots of rambling on at times, no where near any real battles like some of the previous books. I guess I miss the original Quinn, the dark arts dealer from Boston.
Quinn just keeps spinning her wheels or floating on boats, but still hasn’t a clue where she is headed or how her own “goddess ness” will change her life and those she cares about.
Now, at the end of this book, she is off once again, not knowing what future lies ahead. Death ..... or will Quinn finally find out what she is, what her true powers are and will she ever be able to go back home to Boston??
Kathy Barber Doyle - 2/14/2020
Quinn MacKenna is still stuck in crazy lands. Giants, witches, Olympians, Jack Frost just to name a few and she even gets to meet up with Nate Temple.
I can’t say I’m a fan of the whole book. Lots of rambling on at times, no where near any real battles like some of the previous books. I guess I miss the original Quinn, the dark arts dealer from Boston.
Quinn just keeps spinning her wheels or floating on boats, but still hasn’t a clue where she is headed or how her own “goddess ness” will change her life and those she cares about.
Now, at the end of this book, she is off once again, not knowing what future lies ahead. Death ..... or will Quinn finally find out what she is, what her true powers are and will she ever be able to go back home to Boston??
Kathy Barber Doyle - 2/14/2020
March 26, 2020
I LOVE this series. I love all of the Templeverse series, but I especially love Quinn.
Every book we think we're going to get answers to the questions. And we kind of do, we get answers to a few questions. Then we promptly get a bajillion more pressing questions that scratch at the inside of our skulls demanding answers.
This book was no exception to that pattern. There were some answers given to Quinn (and us) but we were left with so many nagging questions at the end of the book that this reader choked back a strangled scream (hence the headline.)
Silvers and O'Connell just keep getting better and better. The dialogue is snappy, the storylines are sharp, everything has a purpose, no detail is wasted.
Read this series, read this book. You won't regret it.
Every book we think we're going to get answers to the questions. And we kind of do, we get answers to a few questions. Then we promptly get a bajillion more pressing questions that scratch at the inside of our skulls demanding answers.
This book was no exception to that pattern. There were some answers given to Quinn (and us) but we were left with so many nagging questions at the end of the book that this reader choked back a strangled scream (hence the headline.)
Silvers and O'Connell just keep getting better and better. The dialogue is snappy, the storylines are sharp, everything has a purpose, no detail is wasted.
Read this series, read this book. You won't regret it.
January 7, 2023
I am struggling to continue enjoying this series. This book continues a downward trend, for my tastes. They finished book 8 on a cliff-hanger ("So sorry" they said), only to spend the first 30 or 40 percent of this book doing absolutely nothing. Evidently, they decided to reimagine The Odyssey for Urban Fantasy, and we know how long and (sometimes) tedious The Odyssey could be. The entire book, nothing was accomplished. I do not know how this ending was any less of a cliff-hanger than the last. Perhaps there is a distinct lack of suspense that differentiates the two. Also ... I really thought the Greeks were one of Nate Temple's pantheons. Quinn tended to stick with the Celts, on the whole. I don't know. I'm hoping for something to resolve in the next book.
January 30, 2020
A turbulent book, filled with twists and turns that will leave you breathless.
Hurricane will pick you up and transport you to Quinn's world as she battles to save those she loves most. It's a dark and turbulent journey that puts Quinn against monsters and shows you how strong and determined Quinn is. It'll show you to what great lengths Quinn will go to in order to find out who she really is and what she's capable of. This turbulent book will entertain you, leave you with some answers and even more surprising revelations. Quinn is one of my favorite characters and Hurricane will consume you in the very best possible way.
Hurricane will pick you up and transport you to Quinn's world as she battles to save those she loves most. It's a dark and turbulent journey that puts Quinn against monsters and shows you how strong and determined Quinn is. It'll show you to what great lengths Quinn will go to in order to find out who she really is and what she's capable of. This turbulent book will entertain you, leave you with some answers and even more surprising revelations. Quinn is one of my favorite characters and Hurricane will consume you in the very best possible way.
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February 2, 2020A worthwhile ride
If you are reading only The Phantom Queen series, I suggest you really REALLY start with the Templeverse and Feathers and Fire series in the respective order that the author Shayne Silvers has placed them. It completely answers questions and keeps you,sometimes uncomfortably, on the edge of your seat. With that being said, Hurricane left me a tad more satisfied. Quinn is not only growing in power but learning. Even if, she is still quite petulant and with other revelations it may even make her more endearing. At minimal, understood. Get into ALL of them NOW you will NOT regret it.
If you are reading only The Phantom Queen series, I suggest you really REALLY start with the Templeverse and Feathers and Fire series in the respective order that the author Shayne Silvers has placed them. It completely answers questions and keeps you,sometimes uncomfortably, on the edge of your seat. With that being said, Hurricane left me a tad more satisfied. Quinn is not only growing in power but learning. Even if, she is still quite petulant and with other revelations it may even make her more endearing. At minimal, understood. Get into ALL of them NOW you will NOT regret it.
February 7, 2020
Masters Silvers and O'Connell have given us a wonder filled adventure with Hurricane. As has been previously stated in other reviews, this is not the place to start your journey with Quinn. This book is filled with background and foreshadowing. It brings many, many more questions and left me wanting more asafp. I'm convinced that Quinn books are all titled with drinks because the reader is going to want a strong one to deal with being left hanging over a precipice, wondering when or if that kindly wizard from St. Louis is going to come along and lend a hand. Grab your copy of Hurricane, pour yourself a stiff one and hang on for dear life! You won't regret it .
January 31, 2020
Can’t wait for the next book
Just finished Hurricane and, as with most other books of the series, I can’t wait for the next. It’s interesting seeing Quinn’s continued character growth. And I always enjoy reading the side characters, whether friend or foe.
If you’ve enjoyed the other books, this one will be no different. (Though I’m not feeling these cliffhangers, I want to know what happens next now!)
Also, it was interesting seeing Quinn and Nate interact more. Curious to see that relationship developed in future books.
Just finished Hurricane and, as with most other books of the series, I can’t wait for the next. It’s interesting seeing Quinn’s continued character growth. And I always enjoy reading the side characters, whether friend or foe.
If you’ve enjoyed the other books, this one will be no different. (Though I’m not feeling these cliffhangers, I want to know what happens next now!)
Also, it was interesting seeing Quinn and Nate interact more. Curious to see that relationship developed in future books.
February 3, 2020
Best Quinn ever
In classic Templeverse fashion, this book raises more questions than it answers and it answers A LOT of questions. If you've ever wanted extended scenes with Quinn and Nate together, check. But was any of it real, like for really real? Of course, that's one of the new questions. So much happens, and yet so much is left hanging in the balance that it's hard to know whether to be satisfied or frustrated. I'm thinking a little of both, but either way, I can't wait for the story to continue!
In classic Templeverse fashion, this book raises more questions than it answers and it answers A LOT of questions. If you've ever wanted extended scenes with Quinn and Nate together, check. But was any of it real, like for really real? Of course, that's one of the new questions. So much happens, and yet so much is left hanging in the balance that it's hard to know whether to be satisfied or frustrated. I'm thinking a little of both, but either way, I can't wait for the story to continue!
February 16, 2020
Non stop action and humor
Best last line of a novel, ever. Explaining the premise of the TempleVerse could be a full time job. The plot twists, overlapping storylines and numerous deities and fabled creatures really encourages the reader to brush up on mythology, re-read all your children’s books and Google while reading.
A thoroughly enjoyable book. I’ve been trying to get my friends addicted to Shayne Silvers’ TempleVerse, because I need to share this fun. The sarcasm, wit and Quinn’s internal monologues are priceless.
Best last line of a novel, ever. Explaining the premise of the TempleVerse could be a full time job. The plot twists, overlapping storylines and numerous deities and fabled creatures really encourages the reader to brush up on mythology, re-read all your children’s books and Google while reading.
A thoroughly enjoyable book. I’ve been trying to get my friends addicted to Shayne Silvers’ TempleVerse, because I need to share this fun. The sarcasm, wit and Quinn’s internal monologues are priceless.
March 23, 2020
Excellent read
I freaking love Quinn. She's one seriously badass, woman and one heck of a protagonist. She kicks ass, takes no prisoners and does it with a grumpy, short tempered, profanity riddled panache that speaks to my soul.
As always the plot is well paced, the dialogue fun and fast and all the characters are well fleshed out, and recurring characters have added layers of complexity deftly sketched out.
A fun, fun read and highly recommended. If you've not read this series yet, then what the heck are you waiting for?!
I freaking love Quinn. She's one seriously badass, woman and one heck of a protagonist. She kicks ass, takes no prisoners and does it with a grumpy, short tempered, profanity riddled panache that speaks to my soul.
As always the plot is well paced, the dialogue fun and fast and all the characters are well fleshed out, and recurring characters have added layers of complexity deftly sketched out.
A fun, fun read and highly recommended. If you've not read this series yet, then what the heck are you waiting for?!
November 22, 2021
Fascinating
There is never a dull moment with Quinn Mackenna and friends she bounces from one bad situation to another somehow always managing to come out alive and having helped without necessarily being aware. This book finds her in the Titan realm where she goes through some major changes comes into contact with some massive gods gets involved with a powerful witch and has yet to confront Ryan who alongside Victor Frankenstein has turned this realm into a battleground. What is next for Quinn it seems a trip to the underworld can't wait to read of her adventures there.
There is never a dull moment with Quinn Mackenna and friends she bounces from one bad situation to another somehow always managing to come out alive and having helped without necessarily being aware. This book finds her in the Titan realm where she goes through some major changes comes into contact with some massive gods gets involved with a powerful witch and has yet to confront Ryan who alongside Victor Frankenstein has turned this realm into a battleground. What is next for Quinn it seems a trip to the underworld can't wait to read of her adventures there.
January 30, 2020
Dont Ignore the weather warnings! This is a big one!
What a ride!
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book.
It was fun, action packed mayhem with an amazing cameo! This is hands down my favourite Quinn book and I am just itching to see where Quinn takes us next!
At this point the Templeverse books all feel like they are heading towards a big bang! Of a confrontation. And I for one cannot wait to see what comes next!
What a ride!
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book.
It was fun, action packed mayhem with an amazing cameo! This is hands down my favourite Quinn book and I am just itching to see where Quinn takes us next!
At this point the Templeverse books all feel like they are heading towards a big bang! Of a confrontation. And I for one cannot wait to see what comes next!
March 10, 2020
BEST QUINN STORY YET!!! I’m super impressed by how far Cameron stepped up his game in this book! It has everything and more and the cherry on top is a mind blowing dream world starring Nate and Quinn! I don’t want to reveal too much, so just trust me and go buy this book right now and be sure to carve out about 5 hours because you won’t want to stop once you start....it’s that good folks! Well done boys, well done!!
April 17, 2020
WOW
Sooo much has happened to Quinn recently. I feel like everytime she sets out to do something, she gets waylaid or sidetracked and is on multiple quests at once. This book is full of action and moves Quinn a little closer to her goals.... I’m looking forward to more from her and seeing if she can mature enough to tackle this hurdle. Another great book by two of my favorite Authors....
Sooo much has happened to Quinn recently. I feel like everytime she sets out to do something, she gets waylaid or sidetracked and is on multiple quests at once. This book is full of action and moves Quinn a little closer to her goals.... I’m looking forward to more from her and seeing if she can mature enough to tackle this hurdle. Another great book by two of my favorite Authors....
July 17, 2021
This book was good Quinn learns a lot more about herself in this book and her powers. There was a lot of backtrack between Nate and things that have happened in previous books. It made me think that Shane couldn’t think of anything else to write so he put a lot of stuff that happened in her previous adventures into this book overall it was a good book. This book was definitely open ended. I was not expecting that.
January 30, 2020
Best entry for Quinn so far. Of course, I may be biased, because this one features Nate! I give fair warning: it's another cliffhanger. Fortunately, Cameron O'Connell and Shayne Silvers' rapid publishing cycle keep up from having to wait too long for another entry in one of the three series.
Time to evacuate - and take the book with you - a Typhon is coming ;-). A trippy, trippy ride.
Time to evacuate - and take the book with you - a Typhon is coming ;-). A trippy, trippy ride.
January 31, 2020
No words
Quinn has been the hardest for me as a tie in to the Temple Verse, but I like her journey, and would read as a standalone series. Having said that, Cameron and Shane have once again caused loss of sleep, and nearly a broken Kindle! This is THE BEST Quinn book to date in my humble opinion! You really should read this.
Quinn has been the hardest for me as a tie in to the Temple Verse, but I like her journey, and would read as a standalone series. Having said that, Cameron and Shane have once again caused loss of sleep, and nearly a broken Kindle! This is THE BEST Quinn book to date in my humble opinion! You really should read this.
February 21, 2020
Quinn never disappoints!
I mean, honestly, you can't help but love Quinn. The tells it like she sees it and does everything she can for her circle (and the rest of us at the same time). You have to love this world that Shayne created and Cameron joined so seamlessly.
Now, we want #10. Just saying Cameron.
I mean, honestly, you can't help but love Quinn. The tells it like she sees it and does everything she can for her circle (and the rest of us at the same time). You have to love this world that Shayne created and Cameron joined so seamlessly.
Now, we want #10. Just saying Cameron.
February 29, 2020
We pick up where we left off at Sea Breeze. Quinn is being held captive. As she gets herself freed, she has to make a deal with a witch so she can go back to the vegiants and save James and the crew. Then her plan is to still go after Ryan. Of course you know in these books, nothing ever goes as planned. This book starts some interaction between Quinn and Nate letting the readers know a little more about where their connection is going to develop.
March 29, 2020
It can't end!
Sooo if you have made it this far into the series then you should know where and how Quinn does things...big or go home and that usually means death of some persons that become friends with Quinn. Max the bruja that Quinn saved is literally on his death bed and now she learns that she must travel through Hell. I want to know!!!
Sooo if you have made it this far into the series then you should know where and how Quinn does things...big or go home and that usually means death of some persons that become friends with Quinn. Max the bruja that Quinn saved is literally on his death bed and now she learns that she must travel through Hell. I want to know!!!
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