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The Nate Temple Series
Series · 20
books · 2010-2023

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#0.5

Fairy Tale

2017

A psychotic ginger vampire. A demonic rooster horse. The Brothers Grimm have broken free from their prison, and are thirsty for blood. This wizard learns that buying books can be deadly, and that his childhood Fairy Tales were not just stories, but dire warnings… Free for subscribers to my Newsletter at www (dot) shaynesilvers (dot) com.
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#1

Obsidian Son

2012

Alternative cover editions for this ASIN can be found here, here & here. 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 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...
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#2

Blood Debts

2015

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0180YBIYY Black Ops Wizard For Hire! When Things Go Bump In The Night, Nate and His Crew of Supernaturals Are On Call... It’s Mardi Gras in St. Louis, but Nate Temple – plagued with horrifying night terrors of carnage and chaos that could qualify him as a card carrying psychopathic insomniac – is not celebrating. Instead, he’s been using those sleepless nights to try and get a grip on his sudden boost in magical power, the power that surged inside him following his parents’ murder – the power that abruptly made him the strongest wizard for hundreds of miles. And that jump in power has only created a glaring void of jealousy in his wizard brethren, painting a nice fat target on his back. Still, desperate for answers regarding his parents’ murder – and the mysterious Pandora Protocol project they had gifted him – he finds himself risking everything to dish out vengeance against the monster that destroyed his family. But will he succeed when the ruling body of wizards strips him of his powers, his allies desert him, the city itself fights to shut him and his billion dollar company down, and the heaviest of the Biblical big hitters threaten him to cease and desist his investigation before his Blood Debt ignites Armageddon? Nate soon realizes that he’s in the fog of war against a foe that has been playing chess while Nate has been playing checkers, and every supernatural nation is fighting to get their grubby claws on the mysterious Pandora Protocol.Backed against a wall, it’s time for Nate Temple to realize who he is without his magic, his allies, or his money. And at the end of that road, only Death is waiting to greet him…
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#3

Grimm

2016

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. Assassination contracts don’t make good wedding proposals. Sharing a beer with Death—one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—really put a few things into perspective for this foul-mouthed, billionaire wizard. Like finally getting the stones to propose to his girlfriend. But the Brothers Grimm—legendary supernatural assassins—have escaped their prison, and the number one thing they want after their centuries-long incarceration is Nate Temple’s head. With the entire wedding party also on their hit-list and the Temple family fortune in jeopardy, Nate realizes they can’t run and they can’t hide. So, time to do magic and stuff… But with every flavor of supernatural thug teaming up to help the Grimms, Nate learns that friends have become enemies and enemies have become friends, and he’s forced to cross lines that are better left uncrossed. To use some magic that he really, really shouldn’t use. When magic, claws, and teeth dance to the song of war, the only thing left to learn is who lives and who dies. And if Nate can live with the consequences. No wonder a guy is terrified to propose… 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.
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#4

Silver Tongue

2016

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01N9CYNK4 My resume is pretty full: I’ve cow-tipped the Minotaur, decimated a gang of weredragons, sucker-punched an Angel, and eaten pancakes with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse… I’ve kidnapped one of the most powerful wizards on the planet, and slaughtered the Brothers Grimm. I’m kind of a big deal. But I never thought I’d find myself at a crossroads, a pawn in a deadly game that I hadn’t known existed, willing to sell my soul to save the life of someone I loved… That’s when I learned true fear, because the world I thought I knew was all just smoke and mirrors, and I was just a puppy playing amongst wolves… If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, or Patrick Rothfuss, you will LOVE the fifth installment of The Amazon Bestselling Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller series.
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#5

Beast Master

2017

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B06XCRXVF2 Nate's To-Do List: De-pants Ganesh. Shut down a Monster Circus. Rescue a Chimera. And host Friendsgiving for his guests - an Angel, Achilles, and Death, just to name a few... Easy-Peasy... The Beast Master has come to town, and he's kidnapping shifter kids for his show. But the Queens of Fae also want a little deep-fried wizard for the holidays. Oh, and Nate is losing that last finger-hold on his sanity: hallucinating, and talking to creatures that no one else can see. The demon inside of him is getting stronger, fighting for dominance, and only one of them can survive. But when Nate's extorted to rescue a lethal Chimera child from the Beast Master’s Circus, Nate’s only option is to partner with his inner demon, risking his very soul. But his friends begin to doubt and fear this new, darker Nate, taking matters into their own hands – even when that means standing against him. With allies turned enemies, the Fae breathing down his neck, and a dangerous child’s life on the line, Nate must call upon, bully, and coerce new storybook legends and gods to save his traitorous friends from becoming the Beast Master’s next victims... Discover what – if anything – Nate is willing to sacrifice to save the friends who betrayed him… If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, or Patrick Rothfuss, you will LOVE the fifth installment of The Amazon Bestselling Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller series. Click or tap BUY NOW to jump into this snarky slugfest TODAY! INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: So, what makes the Nate Temple series special? A: I wanted to write a series of stories that mirrored the books I liked to read in my childhood. My top picks were usually urban fantasy, paranormal dark fantasy and, of course, books featuring your classic gritty, pulp-fiction heroes. Basically, anything with a lot of creepy crawly supernatural characters: legendary heroes, shifters, wizards, witches, and gods. You will find that my stories focus on the ancient myths, characters, and stories we all know, fear, and love. Then twist them up and toss them back like an empty beer can. Q: What order should I read the books in? A: I’ve written the series with the intent that they should be read in order to get the full effect of the bigger picture; however the stories can be read in any order if you are looking for a quick, fast-paced romp through Adrenaline-ville. I suggest the following sequence: Obsidian Son Blood Debts Fairy Tale – Prequel (FREE to email subscribers) Grimm Silver Tongue Beast Master Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because the Nate Temple series is a present day thrill-ride that takes no prisoners. Dragons, Angels, Demons, Greek Legends, Wizards, werewolves, and a whole slew of other supernatural ‘Freaks’ abound in my stories. My books have hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Urban Fantasy and Paranormal. The plot twists and turns until the last page, and my twisted sense of humor will have you laughing out loud at things you really shouldn’t be laughing at.
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#5.5

Beerlympian

2023

You thought you knew how crazy the TempleVerse could get? Hold my beer… LAST CALL is a collection of three drunken novellas set in the TempleVerse, including: Motherlucker—Callie and Quinn’s girls’ night out in Vegas. Collins—Quinn’s prequel novella to the Phantom Queen Diaries. Beerlympian—Gunnar’s bachelor party. Get ready for some shenanigans… You might need a drink just to comprehend the insanity. Motherlucker—Feathers and Fire #4.5 / Phantom Queen Diaries #3.5 Coming-of-age can be an awkward time in any young person's life. Hormones flair. Hair grows in weird places. Wrestling becomes foreplay. But at no point in any would-be adult's life is the transition more obvious than the 21st birthday—an American tradition as rich as drinking to celebrate other cultures. But for some, this transcendent experience is rockier than others. For Aria and Sonya, weredragon sisters and birthday girls, it's about to be downright turbulent. Head out for a night out on the town with Callie Penrose, Quinn MacKenna, Othello, and the Reds as they do their best to break the "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" adage by taking on the leprechaun mafia, hitting on Johnson Beaver, avoiding were-strippers, donning Dorian Gray's clothing line, robbing a bank, and drinking everything they can get their hands on, of course. If these girls thought Lady Luck was on their side, they should have known better. Because in Vegas, the House always wins... Collins—Phantom Queen Diaries #0—prequel novella Every story has a beginning, but not every story has a happy ending. When you live in Boston, you make peace with that, or you find another town. A softer, gentler town. But Quinn MacKenna—a black magic arms dealer just coming into her own—isn't a soft, gentle person, and Boston suits her just fine. Which is why, after getting caught up in the middle of a kidnapping case, she sticks around for a night of blood and mayhem guaranteed to give her new nightmares. Walk with Quinn as she and her old friend, Jimmy Collins, reconnect, forging a new bond of friendship under fire, even as their very beliefs are put to the test. Prepare yourself for wizardry and ritual, for victims and violence. For walking corpses and cleansing fire. Prepare yourself for the worst of what Quinn's world has to offer. Because when the things that go bump in the night come out to play, sometimes you have to bump back... Beerlympian—Nate Temple #5.5 There comes a moment in every man’s life when he chooses to settle down with the love of his life. To put all those childish games and hobbies away to focus on building the rock-solid foundations of a true, everlasting, committed relationship—marriage. Gunnar Randulf, the Alpha werewolf of St. Louis and Nate Temple’s best friend is ready to make that plunge. But before the wedding bells chime… It’s bachelor party time. Join Nate, Alucard, Achilles, and the Minotaur as they rip through New Orleans on a last-ditch effort to ruin Gunnar’s life—erm, remind him why he loves his fiancée so much—with a Stag Night scavenger hunt marathon that introduces them to ungodly amounts of alcohol, mermaids, major felonies, Nicolas Flamel, ridiculous drinking rules, Valkyries, and a slew of other local supernaturals. And you thought you knew just how crazy the boys could get when left unattended. It’s cute, really, your naivety...
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#6

Tiny Gods

2017

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B072M22BXT Power is patient, power is kind… No, wait. That’s not right. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely… Just ask Nate’s ex-fiancée. It’s almost this wizard’s birthday, so, he can cry if he wants to. That is, if he lives to see it… Because a lot of people want him dead: his fiancée, his long-lost ancestor, the good wizards, the dark wizards, and… Look, it’s easier to list who doesn’t want to kill him. To prevent a Shifter vs. Wizard War, Nate steps in to draw a line in the sand, picking a fight with the deadliest magic slingers on the planet… and then he tries to rob them. And with Achilles angry at Nate for crashing his Fight Night, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse breathing down his neck, Gods hiding behind mortal skins, and an accidental shifter infection with a cheerful Swedish male dancer, Nate has his hands full. But when his enemies decide to wake a God, the only way for Nate to level the playing field is to open an early birthday present from the Mad Hatter… And that’s when he finds out that nothing is ever simple, and that no one was ever who he thought they were all these years…
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#6.5

Daddy Duty

2017

Two teenaged weredragons. Two terrible dads. A nest of vampires… Nate Temple and his pal Alucard just want a little piece and quiet after the events of TINY GODS, but it just isn't in the cards for them. Tory leaves town and asks them to watch over the rebellious Reds. But they have other plans. When love is in the air, there is nothing a teenager wouldn't do. And there is nothing a dad wouldn't do to keep them safe. Even if it involves a Johnson Beaver concert, a magical djinn, and a herd of centaurs. This wild, fast-paced novella is a nice breather after the events of TINY GODS, and brings back a whole lot of pain and humor to Nate Temple. If he can reason with the estrogen-filled shifter dragons before they burn Kansas City to the ground...
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#7

Wild Side

2017

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B07576D9M8 To become a Godkiller you have to awaken the monster inside you… Almost a year has passed since Nate’s ex-fiancée woke up a Greek god intent on world domination and war. The problem? He doesn’t know which god. And the promised war hasn’t started yet. With the Four Horsemen refusing to help, and an army of monsters living on his lawn, Nate resorts to the one thing he’s best at – pissing off demigods and Greek Heroes in hopes of jump-starting the war. But then he receives an ominous invitation that he literally cannot refuse. A dark, deadly place where nightmares roam free demands an audience. The Land of the Fae. He must forget every story he’s heard about the Fae. They’re nothing like he imagined, nothing like he’s been told… Because to kill a god, he needs to learn how to become a monster. If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, or Patrick Rothfuss, you will LOVE the seventh installment of The Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller series. Click or tap BUY NOW to jump into the deathly hilarious adventure TODAY! INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: So, what makes the Nate Temple series special? A: I wanted to write a series of stories that mirrored the books I liked to read in my childhood. My top picks were usually urban fantasy, paranormal best sellers, and of course, books featuring your classic gritty, pulp-fiction heroes. Basically, anything with a lot of creepy crawly supernatural characters: mythical creatures, ancient heroes, super villains, and gods. You will find that my stories focus on the ancient myths, characters, and stories we all know, fear, and love. Then twist them up and toss them back like an empty beer can. Q: What order should I read the books in? A: I’ve written the series with the intent that they should be read in order to get the full effect of the bigger picture; however the stories can be read in any order if you are looking for a quick, fast-paced romp through Adrenaline-ville. I suggest the following sequence: Obsidian Son Blood Debts Fairy Tale – Prequel (FREE to email subscribers) Grimm Silver Tongue Beast Master Tiny Gods Wild Side Q: So, why should readers give these books a try? A: Because the Nate Temple series is a present day thrill-ride that takes no prisoners. Dragons, Angels, Demons, Greek Legends, Wizards, werewolves, and a whole slew of other supernatural ‘Freaks’ abound in my stories. My books have hit the top ten bestsellers list on Kindle for Urban Fantasy and Paranormal. The plot twists and turns until the last page, and my twisted sense of humor will have you laughing out loud at things you really shouldn’t be laughing at. I mean, the first chapter depicts the legendary Hercules playing Beer Pong against Nate… Come on! Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller eBook categories: Dark Fantasy Supernatural Thriller Witches & Wizards Urban Fantasy Thriller Supernatural Shifter Angels & Demons &
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#8

War Hammer

2017

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B077S4GN5C Two old dudes want to kill me. Oh, and one of them is my ancestor... And after centuries of practice, they're pretty good at the whole murder thing. But at least they want to kill each other just as badly. Now, I've taken down a Greek Goddess, worn a Horseman's Mask, and I ride a homicidal unicorn who hates rainbows with a passion. Some might say sending two senior citizens to a permanent retirement home should be a breeze. It ain't. Because that's not my biggest concern. One of my friends is in danger, or possibly dying, and I need to get her back before her fiancE kills me. But finding her introduces me to new worlds of pain. The biggest of these being my own past - which has been a blatant lie - and a parting gift from my parents - which might have just been the coin toss for the Apocalypse Olympics. I'm beginning to realize that none of the old Gods, Legends, or Monsters have been idle the last few centuries. They've been waiting, picking sides, and scheming schemes. Of course, maybe one of those two old dudes will punch my ticket and save me the headache. A wizard can Hope, right? Because either way, I'm about to have a very bad series of days... If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Ilona Andrews, Linsey Hall, McKenzie Hunter, or Ella Summers, you will LOVE the eighth installment of the Temple Chronicles.
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#9

Nine Souls

2018

Nate Temple has an appointment in Hell. One he can’t reschedule… After recent events, Nate took some much-deserved time off for a little rest and relaxation. But when he finally returns home to attend what should have been a celebration of love, he finds insidious fear infecting the streets of St. Louis. Paranoia. Chaos. Anarchy. It seems every supernatural family in town is sick and tired of Nate and wants to put him in his place. The worst part … all his friends seem to agree. With everyone else fighting to prevent war between the families, Nate takes two of his scariest friends on a walk down that famous path paved with good intentions – to those eternal pits of despair – so he can finally demand some real answers from his parents. He definitely never thought his actions could make Hell any worse than it already was… INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR: Q: So, what makes your writing so special? A: I wanted to write stories that mirrored the books I liked to read in my childhood. My top picks were usually urban fantasy, paranormal best sellers, and of course, books featuring your classic gritty, pulp-fiction heroes. Basically, anything with a lot of creepy crawly supernatural characters: mythical creatures, ancient heroes, super villains, and gods. You will find that my stories focus on the ancient myths, characters, and stories we all know, fear, and love. Then twist them up and toss them back like an empty beer can. Q: Aside from Nate Temple, what other books do you write, and what order should I read them in? A: I also write the Amazon Bestselling Feathers and Fire Series that takes place in the Temple Universe about a young female wizard named Callie who hunts monsters for the Vatican: Unchained Rage Whispers Book 4 – April 17, 2018 Temple Chronicles eBook categories: Dark Fantasy Supernatural Thriller Witches & Wizards Urban Fantasy Thriller Supernatural Shifter Angels & Demons Science Fiction & Fantasy Paranormal and Urban Romance Supernatural Mystery and Suspense Vampires and Werewolves
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#10

Horseman

2010

Nate Temple is on the hunt to right a wrong. Mordred – King Arthur's son – has escaped from Hell. And it's all Nate's fault. Don't let escapees rob the dreaded Nine Souls on their way out of Hell's Gates. It makes the escapee just an itsy-bitsy bit stronger. But what are the Nine Souls? And what does St. Louis think about having a self-proclaimed King in the twenty-first century? And that’s not the only thing he has to worry about. He’s having flashbacks about his childhood in Fae, and it’s crippling him with migraines that knock him unconscious any time he tries to press them. And Anubis is hunting him, because Nate recently accepted his job offer as the Guide to Hell, and it’s not a work-from-home type of job. Nate’s going to need to beg, borrow, and steal every scrap of power he can find to stand a snowball's chance in hell against Mordred and what the notorious traitor has in store for St. Louis. Because Mordred has been planning this moment his entire afterlife, from that dark empty cell in Hell, and will stop at nothing to get his father's old heirlooms back. A certain Round Table and a sword. Only then can his master plan truly begin... The world needs a Fifth Horseman. Whether they want it or not... Whether they can survive it or not... If you like Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Steve McHugh, Michael Anderle, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Shannon Mayer, or K.F. Breene, you will LOVE the TENTH installment of the Temple Chronicles. So, what makes your writing so special? I wanted to write stories that mirrored the books I liked to read in my childhood. My top picks were usually urban fantasy, paranormal best sellers, and of course, books featuring your classic gritty, pulp-fiction heroes. Basically, anything with a lot of creepy crawly supernatural mythical creatures, ancient heroes, super villains, and gods. You will find that my stories focus on the ancient myths, characters, and stories we all know, fear, and love. Then twist them up and toss them back like an empty beer can. Aside from Nate Temple, what other books do you write, and what order should I read them in? I also write the Amazon Bestselling Feathers and Fire Series that takes place in the Temple Universe about a young female wizard named Callie who hunts monsters for the
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#11

Legend

2018

NATE TEMPLE HAS HOLES IN HIS SOUL, BOTH IMAGINED AND REAL… And the only way to patch his soul back together is to go back to where it all began. To where he began. To where a Manling was born… To a dangerous boy named Wylde. Because to have any hope at standing against Mordred—to save Camelot and St. Louis alike—he must learn what it means to be a Catalyst. A little boy must know his legend—his origin. And he must learn the painful truth that his entire life has been meticulously planned and laid out like the steps to a choreographed dance. And that Mordred is just another dance card in a long line of future suitors at the Temple Ball. If Nate can survive the dance, that is… Let’s discover what dangers a little boy can get into when his imagination is more real than reality itself… When the powers of life and death can be heard in the absent humming of a little boy playing in the woods with his cat… Because behind every Song is a Mask waiting to be born. Or destroyed…
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#12

Knightmare

2019

Nate Temple must die. Mordred—the bastard son of King Arthur—has returned, and he will stop at nothing to utterly destroy everything his father ever created—burning the Arthurian Legend from the history books for good. He’s already defeated Nate Temple once, corrupting the fabled Knights of the Round Table into darker, nigh-invincible, merciless, killing machines—Knightmares. And once Camelot is nothing more than a pile of fiery rubble, Mordred plans to conquer St. Louis—after slaughtering Nate and everyone he’s ever cared about, of course. But a vengeful god is also hunting Nate, and starts attacking his friends to draw him out. When one of Nate’s best friends is gravely wounded, Nate is forced to make an impossible choice—save his city from Mordred or save his friend from a blood-crazed god. Both foes carry enough daddy issues to grant a first-year psychologist a second-year retirement. But Nate’s not that stable either, and if he can’t get a grip on his own demons, his victory might very well be worse than anything either of his enemies ever could have imagined. The only option left is to shatter all the rules, opening himself up to deadly powers better left untouched and forgotten—and even that is a fool’s gambit, a whisper of a hope. Then again, if we don’t have hope, we’ve already lost. So, it’s time for Nate Temple to roll the dice. Because in this game, even Hope can die...
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#13

Ascension

2019

The Godkiller will rise. Despite his recent victories, Nate Temple’s problems are only just beginning. Although it had been necessary, killing the most infamous of the Norse gods has consequences, and no one knows petty vengeance like the Aesir. Especially with Odin’s legendary spear mysteriously missing. But Nate has more important things to worry about than a pantheon of angry gods. Because the God of Mischief has been freed from his imprisonment, and so has his monstrosity of a son—a creature prophesied to play a major role in Ragnarok. With Loki’s masterful abilities at illusion and deception, any of Nate’s acquaintances could be Loki in disguise, so he’s forced to play things close to the chest, retreating away from those he trusts the most. But with gangs of expert assassins relentlessly hunting Nate for the largest contract fee ever known, the police and FBI starting to take a closer look at Nate Temple and his alleged crimes, his best friend’s kids born with bizarre abilities, and his new Horsemen desperately needing their leader to begin training them for the Omega War… Now is a terrible time to be alone. And an even worse time for his people to be without their leader. Especially when Nate knows his old enemies were actually just the henchmen and that the real masters are still lurking in the shadows—likely even posing as his allies. The blades of betrayal strike swifter than the first kiss of new love, and the fate of the world is riding on one man’s shoulders… The Catalyst walks the world. And no one seems to know exactly what that really means. Except that it’s going to change the future of existence for everyone. For better or for worse. Because Nate Temple has changed the rules—the most hated, feared, and respected beings in human history are no longer safe in St. Louis. Even gods can die...
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#14

Carnage

2020

The gods never should have opened Pandora's Box... Nate Temple has been abducted by Zeus and is thrown into the middle of an Olympian family feud that could very well kick off the Omega War all by itself. There is one weapon that Zeus believes will turn the tide. Pandora's Box. But his neglect left it on earth for far too long, and Pandora has found a new master to serve. Nate Temple. Because Zeus put one thing inside the Box that he never should have...Hope. And Hope is a dangerous thing to leave unattended... Nate will need every ally and every tool at his disposal to have a chance at surviving. The only problem is that none of those allies have any idea where he is, but they're scouring the world to find him. Before it's too late. The only way out of this insanity is for Nate to face old demons, unite old friends, and outmaneuver plans that have spanned decades. The Dread Four must Ride to save their Brother, the Horseman of Hope, or everything will burn. Even if they win, everything might just burn all the same. But will it burn with Hope...or Despair?
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#15

Savage

2021

Boys want attention. Men want respect. Legends just don’t care… Nate Temple is finally taking some time off to appreciate the finer things in life…like his new Valkyrie, Kára. But their weeks of romance come to a swift end and lethal end when assassins invade the sanctity of Chateau Falco. Not only that, but Nate finds himself neck-deep in politics when he is framed for murdering one of the most notorious Academy Justices to ever walk the Earth, and the legendary suits of magical armor belonging to Camelot are suddenly up for grabs. New faces—both good and bad—step into the game, and Nate soon finds himself at the center of a vortex of chaos leading to war in Camelot with the Fae Queens, on Earth with the Academy wizards, and potentially in Asgard with the Norse pantheon. The more chaotic things get, the more certain Nate becomes that the Masters are finally starting to make their moves out in the open, no longer content to hide in the shadows. They want to force Nate to act… And they might not live to regret his decision to agree. Because only a savage beast of a man could believe that personally kicking off the wars—all at the same time—is the safest course of action. Will he reconsider the wisdom of that decision when it finally brings him face-to-face with one of the Masters—the very person behind all the chaos in the first place? Especially when he learns that this chaos is only the opening move in their grand game of death, and that his foe has been practicing for many, many years for this precise moment. The chance to defeat Nate Temple, once and for all. Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.—Sun Tzu
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#16

Dark Horse

2022

Rage, rage against the dying of the light In the stygian darkness beneath his ancestral mausoleum, Nate sets out to explore the shadowed history of his infamous Temple ancestors. And to brutally destroy a poisonous weed threatening to strangle his family tree. Aiden Maxon, Nate’s half-brother, is on the warpath, committed and capable of killing everything and everyone Nate loves and holds dear. But… Are they truly brothers? Was that a lie? In the obsidian Temple of Reverie, Nate will face a choice: vengeance or virtue, power or principle, history or future, hate or love… Despair or Hope. The caverns of Hell will scream, the Rivers of the Dead will boil, and the Dark Horse will hike up a mountain of skulls to lead the Dread Four into battle. The crimson storms will rage as he hunts down his foe across the pages of history. Let us hope that not all will be abandoned in Nate Temple’s conquest for vengeance… Let us hope that the last flicker of light in the Horseman’s eyes does not die and plunge the world into the abyss before the true battle begins. The drums of the Omega War will sound like the beating heart of an awoken giant, and it will be impossible for anyone to ignore.
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The Nate Temple Series, Box Set 1

2016

Contains the first three books of the Nate Temple series as well as the prequel Fairy Tale OBSIDIAN SON (Book 1) A city that doesn't believe in magic. A weredragon invasion. Good thing this reckless playboy is a wizard... It’s been said that monsters cry when a good man goes to war. But they should run screaming like little school girls when that man is secretly a wizard, and maybe not necessarily good… Nate Temple’s all-consuming quest to avenge his parents is temporarily put on hold when shape-shifting dragons invade St. Louis. And perhaps cow-tipping the Minotaur for answers might not have been Nate’s smartest opening move, because now every flavor of supernatural thug from our childhood nightmares is gunning for him. Nate learns that the only way to save his city from these creatures is to murder his best friend… BLOOD DEBTS (Book 2) A Wizard, an Angel, and a Horseman of the Apocalypse walk into a bar... The ancient pact between mankind, Heaven, and Hell has been broken. And this upstart wizard’s quest for vengeance may have just kicked off Armageddon. So, time for a drink... or maybe two. Already plagued with sinister night terrors that could qualify him as a card-carrying psychopathic insomniac, Nate can barely even manage to put his pants on in the morning, let alone pick teams for the Apocalypse. But when he’s framed as a demon sympathizer, condemned by the Armies of Heaven, and hunted down by both his allies and the Four Horsemen, this wizard doesn’t think it can get any worse… Then they take away his magic. And a wizard without magic stands no chance against the forces of Heaven and Hell… GRIMM (Book 3) The Brothers Grimm - legendary supernatural assassins - have escaped their prison, and their first day in St. Louis could be Nate Temple's last... Sharing a beer with Death – one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – really put a few things into perspective for this foul-mouthed, billionaire wizard. Like finally strapping on the boots to propose to his girlfriend. But assassination contracts have a way of putting wedding plans on hold. Perhaps permanently. And with the entire wedding party on the bloodthirsty Grimm’s hit-list, and his family fortune in jeopardy, Nate realizes they can’t run and they can’t hide. So, time to do magic and stuff… When magic, claws, and teeth dance to the song of war, the only thing left to learn is who lives and who dies. And if Nate can live with the consequences. No wonder a guy is terrified to propose… FAIRY TALE (Bonus Novella) A psychotic ginger vampire. A demonic rooster horse. The Brothers Grimm. A young wizard just trying to buy an old book... Grimm's Fairy Tales is not the collection of innocent bedtime stories Nate assumed, but is instead the keys to a veritable prison housing the most dangerous, bloodthirsty hit men of the supernatural community. And now the gates are open. This young wizard must find a way to lock them back up and hide the book forever before the supernatural community at large gets annihilated...

Author

Shayne Silvers
Shayne Silvers
Author · 50 books

Let'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.

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