To do list: Cow-tip the Minotaur. Cure a reptile dysfunction.My name is Nate Temple, and I’m secretly a wizard. I ride a foul-mouthed unicorn, I drink with Achilles, and I’m pals with the Four Horsemen. I’ve even cow-tipped the Minotaur. I understand the theory of following the rules…I’m just not very good at the application.Because rules were meant to be broken.Especially when I find out a … to be broken.
Especially when I find out a monster just murdered my parents. Now all I can hear is the sweet, soothing song of vengeance in my ears, playing on repeat.
But when shifter dragons come to town, I’m forced to step away from hunting down the scumbag murderer. Because I know the cure for a reptile dysfunction, and the dragons aren’t going to like it.
This fight soon opens up Pandora’s Box, and suddenly every flavor of supernatural thug is after me. The only way out of it—to save my city—is to murder my best friend.
I didn’t want, ask for, or start any of this. But I will finish it. It’s time I show St. Louis that magic is very, very real. And that an angry wizard is truly something to see—at least once in your life.
You know, right before he puts you and everyone you’ve ever met in the grave…
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 Nate Temple Series.
“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.
What Amazon readers are saying:
★★★★★ ‘His foul-mouthed unicorn murders rainbows!’
★★★★★ ‘Move over Dresden!’
★★★★★ ‘The Temple Verse HAS to be picked up by Netflix soon.’
★★★★★ ‘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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This is one series that got me hook after the first few pages. Great series that I can’t wait to finish.
This is a first book in great series! I have to admit that after this book I was not sure that I liked the main character much but he does grown on ya (like a fungus you can’t shake). Each book in the series gets better and better. You root for the “good” guys and create hit lists for the “bad” guys. But watch out; they may surprise you with their place in the Templeverse. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys urban fantasy!!
Nate Temple Rules!!!
Excellent start to an really enjoyable series. I have reread it multiple times and it continues to entertain me.
As a bookseller of over 25 years, I can’t recommend this author and his work highly enough. Forget Jim Butcher, Shayne’s Nate Temple could take Harry down, tho a showdown between the two could be pretty darn interesting!
I’m a fan for more than the fantastic world building, compelling characters and edge of your seat storyline though. The author himself is reinventing indi publishing and self promotion, and its absolutely fascinating and refreshing to see something fresh and new, and he’s truly someone more authors should aspire to be. He’s a genuinely NICE guy.
Amazing series! Series is great as a stand alone – but even better when you read the other 2 series that go with it ! You will love it!
Begin the journey through the templeverse. Such a great series and it never fails to surprise.
This book introduces you to the Temple-verse. One you enter you will never truly leave. The witty, a**hole that is Nate is the hero we need!
I loved this book, came across it by chance I love everything especially Nate. And the dragons man they are awesome!!!
I had so much fun reading this book. Our “hero” is the kinda man you can not decide if he needs to be or not. He has a wild sense of humor and is sarcastic. I have not loved a series as much as this in a long time.
A very different take on urban fantasy in a way I think makes the entire genre more appealing to a broader audience. Characters are entirely different from any other series. The beginning of an amazing world and story well worth a read.
This is the first book I’ve ever been soo hooked that I literally could not put it down. I was reading at work and finished up right when I got home. Which led me to the whole series and man what an amazing series. They are all no stop page turners and on top of that, there is spin off series that are just as amazing. I can’t recommend this book enough! Join the addiction that is Nate temple!
The theme may be a bit overdone – arrogant, wealthy playboy with a secret identity. The main character is an arrogant, spoilt, sexist moron. I hated him from the beginning! Shayne Silvers manages to write INTERESTING characters that grow into LIKABLE characters. He also manages to take a common theme and makes it his own.
I was looking for snark. What I found was so much more!
The start of the Templeverse! This book starts with a laugh and a roar of fun, runs through a field of curiosity, only to finish with a smack in the face with plot twists and intrigue. Do yourself a favor and enjoy it!
Very intriguing and the book makes you want to read the next book and the next book etc…
Whilst all of the books are amazing…. it’s best to start this series at the beginning and Osidian Son is a wonderful book to start with…. you get to know a little about Nate and His special brand of magic…. his loves of books and His friends….. this is the start of an amazing journey which branches off to 2 other series featuring Callie & Quinn…. both stand alone but complimentary…. they cross paths throughout the books……
Jump in…. tighten your seat belt and enjoy the ride…..
Sarcasm, magic, and mayhem. The start of the best series I’ve read and the most talented writer you will experience. Join the obsession!
WOW…JUST WOW. What an introduction into a new world. THAT is the way to do it. I am not sure where to start….the actual characters were so believable I got sucked in from the first sentence. From there, it was one HELL of a ride, and a very HIGHLY RECOMMENDED one…kind of like a punch to the face that FELT GOOD….THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF A WONDERFUL READERSHIP…..lol I DON’T DO SPOILERS….so you will have to look at another review, or READ THE BOOK!!!
I loved this book. Shayne does an amazing job creating characters flawed to the point of being complete dicks yet utterly lovable.
Obsidion son sees Nate do battle with a variety adversaries all the while trying to keep his hands off his adorable assistant, protect his friends and dealing with betrayal.
I laughed my arse off reading this book and couldn’t put it down.