What good is a man when he’s lost his soul?Callie Penrose returns home to find a year has passed, and that everyone believes her long dead.Roland Haviar, once her mentor and now a Master Vampire, has become a bloodthirsty tyrant, fulfilling his vow to bathe the City of Fountains in blood until he avenges her death. And the Vatican Shepherds, once his brothers, stand in his way.In his quest for … his way.
In his quest for closure, Roland surrounds the city in a magical barrier that blocks all methods of escape—or help—giving him time to seek out an ancient artifact powerful enough to put an end to everyone and everything once and for all…
In honor of Callie Penrose.
But when Callie is mysteriously cursed to appear as a demon, she finds herself hunted by the very people she wants to protect. Her only hope is to forge new alliances—make deals with devils—to stop the man she once loved as a father.
And all the while, the devil laughs in delight, naming Callie friend as he waits with bated breath for the world to end…
If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Steve McHugh, Michael Anderle, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, you won’t be able to put down the highly addictive Feathers and Fire Series, or anything else in the Temple Verse.
“Shayne Silvers, Jim Butcher, and Kevin Hearne are easily my favorite Urban Fantasy Authors. In that order.” — Michael Anderle, Amazon Top 25 Bestselling Author
More than 1m copies downloaded and thousands of five-star reviews. Available in digital, print, and audiobook formats.
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★★★★★ ‘Silvers could write a grocery list on a dirty napkin and make it an international bestseller.’
★★★★★ ‘I went from crying my eyes out to laughing uncontrollably, repeatedly.’
★★★★★ ‘It’s like the characters walked off the page, joined me at the bar, and bought me a drink.’
★★★★★ ‘I am astounded as to how the author keeps the story fresh and exciting.’
★★★★★ ‘I usually see plot twists a mile away. Shayne has proven me wrong. Every time.’
★★★★★ ‘Best books I’ve read in thirty years.’
★★★★★ ‘His intense actions scenes let you see the fangs and claws, hear the gunshots, feel the magic, and smell the fear.’
★★★★★ ‘Everything you thought you knew about vampires, shifters, dragons, wizards, fairies and gods is flat wrong.’
★★★★★ ‘Publishers who didn’t snap up this series are missing out on a gold mine.’
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I have a hard time putting into words how this book made me feel. It was great. Definitely a five star book, more, if I had my way. In my mind, it was the best Callie book yet. Once again, Mister Silvers manages to write a compelling story that has me turning pages frantically to find out what happens next. Black Sheep answered some burning questions, but left more in their place. If you’re an urban fantasy fan, or just a fan of a good book, this is definitely one you should pick up.
Another absolutely EXCELLENT book by wordsmith Shayne Silvers!
Wow…where do I start? So many questions answered and so many new ones to ponder!! Shayne has done it again, completely blown my mind and shattered all expectations I had for Callie’s journey! Silence is definitely a virtue everyone should wish for. From the bear necessities of life comes a story of bonds stronger than blood, friends and enemies, families and legends, monsters and mayhem, caves and castles and hope and despair…all perfectly paired together like two sides of a coin finally seeing their truth and deepest secrets. All of this and more wrapped up neatly in a giant Shaynetastic red bow! Join the hunt, if you dare…you won’t be disappointed!
When I first began the book, within the first few chapters, I started wondering if I was going to be able to understand what was going on at all. Shayne has an incredible intellect which shines through his books, but also makes them an exercise in intelligence to read. I always forget that at first.
Then I get further into the book and I forget what my initial complaint was about. This incredible intellect weaves such a tapestry of mystery, faith, adventure, love and family, combining it all with myth and gods and good and evil, that I find myself mesmerized by his words. By his stories.
Callie is embroiled in a mess that seemed to have been created by her absence in Kansas City; her city. When she returns she finds the city believes she is dead, and evil has made her city it’s home. Now the streets are running red with the blood this evil is shedding. She needs to stop it. But at what cost? She finds she doesn’t know who she can trust anymore which tears at her soul. Burdened with the task of finding her allies to help her end the evil going on, Callie goes through even more trials that eventually lead her to the truth. And the truth is never what it seems. She ends up not knowing which end is up, and finding out so many new things about people she thought she had understood so well. It’s a confusing time for Callie, yet she has never been clearer or more determined in knowing what needs to be done. Or does she?
There is the usual humor within this tale, as Shayne is master of innuendo, double meanings and one-liners, but the seriousness of the storyline ensures that you know this is not a comedy. A comedy of errors, maybe. But definitely a very serious tale of trials and tribulations of not just Callie, but of all her allies and of Kansas City itself.
This novel was wonderfully done. And if you can read Tolkien with ease, understanding all the wisdom he imparts, you’ll enjoy Shayne Silvers and his many tales of good and evil and where they part or meet.
Looking forward to Godless to finish answering the many questions that always arise within these books. This was a moving and infinitely impressive novel, Mr. Silvers! So Very Very Well Done! But, then, we’ve come to expect that!
I offer this review in my own words, given of my own volition upon receiving an ARC copy.
No spoilers: Wow. What a roller coaster ride! No, seriously, this storyline has twists, turns, wicked action, loop-de-loo’s and sometimes makes you scream. Yes. Scream. At the author… Shayne Silvers, where are we going next???? Can’t wait!!!
I read Black Sheep as part of the ARC team. I’m not a newbie to the Templeverse. I devour the books in all three series (Nate Temple, Feathers and Fire and Phantom Queen) as quickly as they are released, and twitch like an addict in withdrawal between releases. By now I should know that Mr. Silvers is going to answer questions while raising twice as many, then ending the story on a major cliffhanger. Its like waiting to find out if Jon Snow was really dead – multiple times a year.
The major characters in this book (Callie, Claire and Cain) all show major growth to their characters. I’ve never been the biggest fan of the character of Callie, but with this book she really started to grow on me. Maybe because it feels like she’s starting to grow into a real adult.
There is so much to say about this book, but very little I can say without spoiling the story. Its another rip-roaring, gut punch of a roller coaster from the master of thrill rides. All the humor and snark we’ve come to know and love is there. The emotional moments are there. ITS ALL THERE!!
If you’re a Templeverse fan, you won’t be disappointed. If you’re new to the Templeverse – stop, go back and start with Obsidian Son (shame on you for trying to jump in towards the middle. Go to the beginning!!)
Holy cow. Callie hits the ground running in this book and the revelations don’t stop! I literally threw my phone at one point, and had to walk away because I was just so stunned by what was happening. Shayne writes an incredible story, and doesn’t stop to let you breathe along the way. I truly enjoyed this book and could not put it down.
Wow, just wow. Finally, we are given some answers many questions us readers have had for so long. However, in true cruel author style, there are more posed. This latest installment in the Templeverse was a wild ride, and I think it’s the best one yet. Callie (we find out her name!!) has really come in to herself and is a wonderful character. Roland has turned in this one because of Callie’s extended absence, and she must deal with everything this has caused. In the middle of all of this, she learns many things, both good and bad. I can’t wait to read what’s coming next in these intertwined series. I just hope it’s soon because this one ended on a doozy! This is one of the few series that makes me wish I could read slower to really savor it. If you haven’t read this series, do so from the beginning or you’ll have no idea what’s going on and you really should. I really highly recommend this book/series and was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
No spoilers. I don’t do spoilers. But I warn you, this may be book 6 in Feathers & Fire, but it is clearly book 29 in the Templeverse.
Callie has returned to KC after a year spent learning of her heritage. And now she is going to find out just what happened while she was gone. What have her friends been up to? How has her city faired? And why does she look like a demon?
All these answers and more await you in Black Sheep. Those questions you ask yourself whilst reading just might turn out to be the wrong ones. Shayne Silvers is a Master at his craft, and has yet again found a way to make the reader lose track of time in the real world. Waiting not so patiently for book 7.
This series has everything you need. Amazing heroine, mythical plot twists, hilarity, and emotion that jumps off the pages
Callie has just found out she’s been gone a whole year and things are DEFINITELY not as she left them. When her former mentor warned he would paint the town in blood, i don’t think she was prepared for what that might really mean. This book has it all…. Angels, Demons, Vampires, Shifters, and a Talking Bear that smoke a bong… Shayne Silvers takes you on a ride with more twists and turns than the Tail of the Dragon route in North Carolina and your going to love every minute of it!
Black Sheep picked me up, thrust me in it’s pages, and didn’t let go until I was done. It is a heart pounding tale that does not let up until you reach the thrilling end. This book will have you laughing like a loon, on the edge of your seat, crying, and leave you stunned at what it reveals. Shayne Silvers is a maestro of his craft, conducting a masterpiece until you are swept away in the moment, not wanting it to end.
What the actual…? If you’ve been reading Feathers and Fire and/or Phantom Queen and/or the Temple Chronicles this far, you know that questions have been building up to almost critical pressure. Legend (Nate Temple), answered a few. Salty Dog (Quinn McKenna) answered a few. Black Sheep now dumps a whole lot more revelations, and knits some threads together, all the while spawning yet MORE questions. Oy! And this, presented in a roiling, often humorous adventure for Callie Penrose.
Most importantly, there is some incredible heart in this episode of the Templeverse. Callie’s story takes us from vengeance, to Zen, to introspection on the Warrior Way, to… Well, hit the nice, friendly button and see for yourself
Callie is back in Kansas but the city isn’t exactly the place she remembers. In her absence, all hell has broken loose and to make matters worse, Callie has been left looking like a demon. Which makes for some awkward reunions with friends who believe her dead. There are some big reveals in this book and some interesting characters are introduced. With each book, we see Callie grow as a character and, in this one, we see how she reacts when the rug is pulled completely out from under her and her life is turned upside down. Lines are crossed, boundaries are drawn, and people who were once friends and allies are now out for Callie’s blood. Luckily, she has the worlds first murder at her side and an emotionally unstable werebear at her back. What more could one ask for?
Action packed and, at times, hilarious, this book had me hooked from the get-go. As always, the twists and turns in Black Sheep left me reeling. I don’t know how Shayne creates these crazy, brilliant masterpieces but I cannot wait for the next one. I’m already itching for my next TempleVerse fix.
Black Sheep is another amazing Book by Shayne Silvers in the Feathers and Fire Series. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, he pulls another action packed and character driven book out of his …hat. His characters are real, make you think and have some really sick humor. It makes you care and think about the characters and sets you up for a really great time!!! When is the next book coming out???