Dark Waters (Celtic Legacy Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Shannon Mayer (Author)

Book Description

Praise for Dark Waters 

"Right from the beginning this story explodes."
Author of the Vicarage Bench Series, Mimi Barbour 

"Don't expect to be lulled to sleep, this story doesn't stop moving. As fast as it is happening for our protagonist, Quinn, is as fast as Mayer takes us along for the ride."
The Cabin Goddess (Reviewer)


"The premise is an interesting mix of original and classic . . . the familial bonds and an emerging love triangle are really what drive the story and give it more dimension. Highly recommend!"
Author of The Slave Girl Chronicles, JC Andrijeski


Overview of Dark Waters


The bond between sisters is stretched to the limit as they are thrown into the world of the Fae. As they learn their places in this new world, secrets and dangers from the past emerge setting them on a dangerous path; one that would see them face off not as sisters, but enemies. Add in a wicked love triangle and you have the start of a new twist on classic Irish lore.

5 Star Reviews . . .

"This is a story of integrity, determination, sisterly bonds, and courage laced with fear. The characters are multi-layered, and they come to life in Mayer's skillful hands."
Author of Pibbin the Small, Gloria Repp

"The story . . . hooked me from the first page. . . what I loved most was the intensity of the world they were thrown into. . .the perfect blend of paranormal fiction. . loved it!"
Author of the Fang Chronicles, D'Elen McClain

If you LOVED the action of the Hunger Games and the bond between Katniss and Prim, you will devour "Dark Waters"!

Other Works

**Dark Ilse, Celtic Legacy Book II (Urban Fantasy)
**Dark Fae, Celtic Legacy Book III (Urban Fantasy)
**Priceless A Sexy Urban Fantasy Mystery (Rylee Adamson #1)
**Immune A Sexy Urban Fantasy Mystery (Rylee Adamson #2)
**Sundered, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Book 1 (Romance/Horror)
**Bound, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Book 2 (Romance/Horror)
**Dauntless, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse Book 3 (Romance/Horror)
**Scattered, A Zombie-ish Apocalypse SHORT STORY

Product Details

• File Size: 543 KB
• Print Length: 135 pages
• Publisher: HiJinks Ink (December 28, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006R03B6C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,512 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #57 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Fairy Tales
  • #87 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Mythology

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An Action-Packed Sexy Adventure January 29, 2012

By loveofreading

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Shannon Mayer's, Dark Waters, is action-packed from beginning to end. This book has it all, a bond between sisters, monsters, Fae, and sexy men. You can't go wrong.
After an attack by her own Grandfather, Quinn is "quickened" and her life is changed forever, but when her younger sister is kidnapped, pulling her into the water world, Quinn must face one trial after another including her attraction to two very different men. This book leaves some unanswered questions as it sets you up for the next book, but it in no way takes away from this book or story. I loved it and recommend it to anyone who loves the paranormal/urban fantasy genre.

30 of 33 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Rose DeWitt Decatur meets Ralph Waldo Emerson September 24, 2012

By Just My Opinion

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The strength and resilience of Rose DeWitt Decatur meets Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."

Normally, the Fantasy genre just isn't my thing. I am quickly learning though, that there is a difference between Urban Fantasy and Fantasy. Shannon Mayer fantastically combined a little bit of both into this fast-paced, edge of your seat thrill ride which enraptures you right from the first page. Within a few minutes my jaw was laying on the floor and the craziness had begun-though I didn't realize at the time a war had just exploded around me, sides were taken and lines had been drawn. I was shocked that I couldn't put the book down and completed it in less than 24 hours. Poopy diapers from my two year old were ignored....he could sit in it just a tiny bit longer so I could keep reading!

The Irish folklore was precisely intriguing and never overdone. The love triangle was so believable at times, I found myself forgetting this was fiction. Destinies intertwined, they were altered and their boundaries were fought against continuously which all combined to create the feel and premise of this book. The characters are so well defined that from the very first page you are vested in their futures and find yourself cheering them on. The women find strengths they never knew they had and the men are mysterious and sexy....what more could anyone want in a novel?? Yet unlike so many other fantasy novels, this one retains its' believability.

As with all of Shannon Mayer's characters, you will find them very dimensional and incredibly well thought out and flushed to the surface. The two female characters have their love, family, courage, fears and integrity repeatedly tested only to find themselves facing off as enemies. It was an incredible journey to see these two women evolve with the story. Their family bonds and love are undeniable, yet they are fighting destiny and what is a good fantasy novel without a fight to change one's destiny? The two male characters leave you guessing about their motivations right up until the end. What exactly are their motives; are they good or evil in disguise and more importantly can they be trusted with either the lives or hearts of the women?

From the beginning, you are thrown into the real world yet are glimpsing this fantasy world and feeling its intensity and throbbing evil pull. It's set in the real world, but has the elements of the Irish lore which make it fascinating and plausible. Don't get me wrong, you have creatures that don't exist in real life, but you really don't notice their physical sense....just the good vs. evil competition igniting all around you. What you feel are the emotions of the main characters. It's so tangible at times I found myself holding my breath waiting to see where their actions would take them and what repercussions they would face.

In a very short time span, Quinn is forced to face trials that will not only flush out her personal character, but will shape her destiny regardless of her desires. It's important to point out for her character development, that she is forced into all of this. If it were up to her, I think she would just continue on with her life as she's known it. She was happy and content-yet never truly challenged. Could she possibly have known subconsciously that she had been searching for something? Her love for her sister and mother is both verified and clarified before the book's conclusion. Quinn's ability to remain faithful to someone she hardly knows but feels in her very soul is tested to the extreme when faced with a sexual tension like no other she's experienced. Her ability to overcome her fears and plow through her phobias to save the ones she loves and her capacity to comprehend the extent of her role in the prophecy will leave you breathless.

I am so excited this is a series as the ending leaves you ready to take on some new challenges and to explore more of the prophecy. Shannon Mayer has accomplished something truly mystical here-she has converted my opinion of Fantasy within the context of ONE book! An author of incredibly depth and perception with the ability to constantly throw you off guard, Mayer is truly talented and a dominating presence in the Indie world.

-Just My Opinion [...] FB: JustmyopinionNH @JustmyopinionNH

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it January 4, 2012

By Snazzafrass

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It was a fun book, loved the characters and definitely looking forward to the next! I really liked the snake - kept thinking if I was old, I'd pick a nice snake body, too - don't know why that really struck me, but I fell in love with her character. ;)

More About the Author

Shannon Mayer lives in the southwestern tip of Canada with her husband, dog, cats, horse, and cows. When not writing she spends her time staring at immense amounts of rain, herding old people (similar to herding cats) and attempting to stay out of trouble. Especially that last is difficult for her.

To learn more about Shannon and her books, go to www.shannonmayer.com

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#14 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Horror

#31 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy

#51 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy

#87 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy

#14 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Horror

#31 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy

#51 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy

#87 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy