Abductions rarely go as planned…but this is just ridiculous.Torn from the Faeling Games on the beaches of Scotland, Quinn MacKenna suddenly finds herself doggie-paddling in a turbulent sea of blood with no land in sight.And that’s the highlight of her day so far, because her abductors seem perfectly content to simply leave her in this strange Otherworld. Quinn must fight tooth and nail to unearth … fight tooth and nail to unearth answers about herself and her place in the worlds of both Man and Fae…even if that means losing herself, first.
Luckily, it seems teeth and nails are all the rage as Quinn teams up with an unlikely guide as a god’s consolation prize. Unfortunately, it turns out man’s best friend can be one damn salty dog.
Debts come due and masks are torn away, and Quinn learns that nothing and no one is as they seemed. That her entire life has been a setup for a much more nefarious game. And the only way to even have a chance at winning is to fetch those broken remnants of her soul.
It’s a dog eat dog world out there…
And this black magic arms dealer likes to bite—when the mood is right.
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 Phantom Queen Diaries 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.
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.’
Silvers has pleasured over one million readers with the Temple Universe. Now it’s your turn for a little pleasuring…
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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!
It was a great story! Seeing Quinn develop as a character and a woman who has a purpose and a direction has been a great experience as a reader! Seeing the Templeverse stories tie together is really exciting and can’t wait for the next book!
Again tbis pair turn the screw on their readers….. leaving you wanting more…. waiting for the next episode to see how Quinn’s life is going bang heads with the man she thought was her nemesis…. this book gave us answers but left us with more questions…… well done…
Cameron hit another home run with this book. The next installment of the Phantom Queen series dives deeper into Quinn’s background and her history. Great job on building and answering some questions while bringing out a several more questions.
Another hit in the Temple Universe. Great writing and keeps you waiting for the next one.
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!
Shayne & Cameron continue to take us on a rollercoaster ride. Laugh, near cry… Quinn grows even more as she learns more about herself and her role in the world.
It reads better if you start with book 1 of this series, even better with Obsidian Son, book 1 in the Templeverse.
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.
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.
The best two writers come together in the century! Quinn is on her next adventure and as per usual into one incident after another! Do yourself a favor and read the whole series! But be prepared! You won’t be able to put them down!
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!!
Holy-Moley! Shayne Silvers and Cameron O’Connell take Quinn McKenna on a bumpy ride this time! Quinn gets answers (as do we), and a new challenge that will set her feet on a new path. Salty Dog is an out-of-this-world (literally) chapter in Quinn’s tale, and its hints at the future of the Templeverse as a whole are stunning. More, please—soon!
Another great book!
Fantastic! Totally recommend to anyone that likes or is interested in urban fantasy. Shayne Silvers and Cameron O’Connell are truly gifted writers. You really must treat yourself and enter the world that they have created. A world of magic and danger with intriguing multidimensional characters.
I think this book has a more cohesive plot than any book in the Templeverse so far. At last we get something of a hint of what the connection between Quinn MacKenna and Nate Temple actually is. And we find out a possible reason why Ryan O’Rye has turned so seriously against Quinn.
But first we take a long detour through the Land of Youth with a bit of a love triangle, no less. And encounter a dog who is almost as much of a smart mouth as Quinn herself.
Quinn doesn’t do anything in the expected way, so why would her trip to Fae be any different? Suddenly ending up in the Otherworld, she sets forth on a quest, only to lose herself. But even that adventure flips head over heels, culminating in a lot of personal growth and the one thing she has pursued throughout her life – answers. Chock full of the action, snark, and surprises one would expect from a Phantom Queen book. An outstanding journey.
Yes, this book is awesome. Anyone who has read this series knows the authors always deliver a great book: wonderful writing, unique characters, and great action. And like always, some questions we have about Quinn are answered, but more questions are raised. Quinn briefly loses herself in this book (I can’t say much as it’s too spoilery), and I do admit that I don’t like it when characters do that; it’s a personal preference. However, it really didn’t bother me in this book as I was so into the story. I think this book is the best to date; the authors just keep getting better and better. Do start this series from the beginning as there is so much you’ll miss if you don’t. I highly recommend this book! I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
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.