Cameron O'Connell definitely had a stronger voice for Quinn Mackenna in her fifth outing here, though it was not without a few withdrawals from other aspects of the story engagement.
On one hand, Quinn herself gets a lot more introspective with this book. Her powers as she knew them before are gone, instead of being a walking magic-nullifier she's instead now sporting a host of powers and abilities from her awakened Fae lineage that she has little to no grasp on, right in the middle of yet another tumultuous incident. This time however it is much more localized, involving only a set few friends and allies rather than yet another doomsday scenario, and the smaller focus and differed pacing allow this introspection to work in a few good steps of character development for Quinn in quick order.
The offset to this however is that the action set-pieces are much more.... well a good word for them is strained. While Quinn has always been fond of various firepower to do her job for her, the balance between gunplay and using her new powers is noticeably uneven, perhaps in an effort to show she's still struggling to get full control and understanding of what she can do. By itself this wouldn't be a huge issue, hardly even a nitpick, but the extent of how it flip-flops in her fighting and thus changes the pacing of how the rest of the fighting goes on around her makes it all read very roughly. Whereas her previous fights flowed very well and kept up a swift but not overly hurried pace, the fights here feel very disjointed and cobbled together. This is rather obvious as some of the spots of dialogue/character interaction during some of the fights feel like they were cut out completely away from the rest of the fighting going on all around them.
Overall it is still a strong contender amongst the books so far, but it does indeed feel like the first notable hitch in the road for Quinn Mackenna's story. The character development and engagement with a lot of the other characters does help it along though and still inspires the reader to want to see what comes next, as usual.
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"Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher, K.F. Breene and now Shayne Silvers has been added to my favorite Urban Fantasy Authors list." - Michael Anderle, Amazon Bestselling Author
"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."
"Shayne could write a grocery list on a dirty napkin and make it an international bestseller."
"All the humor of Deadpool, all the magic of Harry Potter."
"I went from crying my eyes out to laughing uncontrollably, repeatedly."
"This HAS to be picked up by Netflix."
"Publishers who didn't snap up this series are missing out on a gold mine."
"Everything you thought you knew about vampires, shifters, dragons, wizards, fairies and gods is flat wrong."
"I usually see plot twists a mile away. Shayne has proven me wrong. Every time."
"I am astounded as to how the author keeps the story fresh and exciting."
"It's like the characters walked off the page, joined me at the bar, and bought me a drink."
"Shayne deals literary crack, and I'm not ashamed to admit I'm addicted."
"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."
"Shayne could write a grocery list on a dirty napkin and make it an international bestseller."
"All the humor of Deadpool, all the magic of Harry Potter."
"I went from crying my eyes out to laughing uncontrollably, repeatedly."
"This HAS to be picked up by Netflix."
"Publishers who didn't snap up this series are missing out on a gold mine."
"Everything you thought you knew about vampires, shifters, dragons, wizards, fairies and gods is flat wrong."
"I usually see plot twists a mile away. Shayne has proven me wrong. Every time."
"I am astounded as to how the author keeps the story fresh and exciting."
"It's like the characters walked off the page, joined me at the bar, and bought me a drink."
"Shayne deals literary crack, and I'm not ashamed to admit I'm addicted."
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Phantom Queen Diaries - Ongoing
1. Whiskey Ginger - B07D5Z3WKL
2. Cosmopolitan - B07D6WQW5D
3. Old Fashioned - B07D6WX9GY
4. Dark and Stormy - B07D6XGH96
5. Moscow Mule - B07J4HG9FN
Feathers and Fire Series - Ongoing
1. Unchained - B073V4ZG76
2. Rage - B076DGK4T9
3. Whispers - B078Z2VRLK
4. Angel's Roar - B07C98LCZB
5. Sinner - Coming soon...
The Temple Chronicles - Ongoing
1. Obsidian Son - B009NNHPIA
2. Blood Debts - B0180YBIYY
3. Grimm - B01L1CM1T8
4. Silver Tongue - B01N9CYNK4
5. Beast Master - B06XCRXVF2
6. Tiny Gods - B072M22BXT
6.5 Daddy Duty - B077ZMX2W9
7. Wild Side - B07576D9M8
8. War Hammer - B077S4GN5C
9. Nine Souls - B07B3FCTHN
10. Horseman - B07G67LDQZ
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- Publication date : October 7, 2018
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Once again Quinn MacKenna, a dark arms dealer from Boston, MA, is in trouble up to her ears. This time she has many friends and associates trying to save her bar owner friend and his wife, who were kidnapped by the Russian Werebears!!
The story moves smoothly, with all sorts of nasty creatures as well as vampires, werebears, FBI agents, gods, immortals, seers, conjures, shifters, witches, freaks and humans.
Lots and lots of action, deception, treachery, death, surprises, kindness, sacrifices and a great ending. Lots of special situations throughout the story, helping the reader to better get to know Quinn and her past and what she might have to deal with in the future! A fabulous addition to the Templeverse book stories. Amazing writing, characters and story line that continues to get better with each new addition to the series.
Kathy Barber Doyle - 10/30/2018
The story moves smoothly, with all sorts of nasty creatures as well as vampires, werebears, FBI agents, gods, immortals, seers, conjures, shifters, witches, freaks and humans.
Lots and lots of action, deception, treachery, death, surprises, kindness, sacrifices and a great ending. Lots of special situations throughout the story, helping the reader to better get to know Quinn and her past and what she might have to deal with in the future! A fabulous addition to the Templeverse book stories. Amazing writing, characters and story line that continues to get better with each new addition to the series.
Kathy Barber Doyle - 10/30/2018
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Even though I confess to being a little tired of heroes who refuse to get along with whatever group they're a part of, even when their stubbornness flies completely in the face of all reason and good sense, I like the character of Quinn McKenna. She has a nerve and a resiliency that not only serve her well against the various supernatural forces in her hometown of Boston, but in the snows of Russia and the Otherworld, as well. Of course, as always, despite the looming threat of Father Grigori unlocking the Door of Heaven, the truth to all these stories is that Quinn's worst enemy is herself. She fights when there's no reason to, argues even when she agrees with the other person and finds things to be angry about, even when most people would just roll with the punches and blow it off. In other words, Quinn is broken in so many ways, most we're not even aware of yet, and it's inspiring almost, to see how, despite her doubts, her questions about her parentage, and her battered sense of self, she rises up every time and fights her way through it. If you liked the previous Quinn McKenna books, this is more of the same over-plotted, never-a-dull-moment excitement you've seen before, with Quinn emerging stronger and more sure of herself than ever, which I think, is the real journey Silvers and O'Connell want to take in the first place.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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While we learned a lot about Quinn in book 4, we were left with lots of questions but we were left with very different questions at the end of book 3. Upon her return from Fae, Quinn takes matters into her own hands regarding what Othello was helping her with prior to her Faecation, by of course immediately picking up for some international travel and perhaps a little inter-dimensional travel, oh and don't forget getting into even more crazy situations with more legendary characters from history.
While we do ultimately wrap up the bear segment of our adventures, it opens up new questions for Quinn in regards to Othello and her interesting relationship with "Hemingway". And of course while all this is happening, Quinn still just wants a nap.
This outing shows more development in how Cameron and Shayne are intertwining characters between the series by further developing Othello (primarily from the Temple series) with more back story, emotions, and overall relevance to the plot than we've seen from her in a while. They are truly making these characters cross functional which is just improving the enjoyment for the readers.
While we do ultimately wrap up the bear segment of our adventures, it opens up new questions for Quinn in regards to Othello and her interesting relationship with "Hemingway". And of course while all this is happening, Quinn still just wants a nap.
This outing shows more development in how Cameron and Shayne are intertwining characters between the series by further developing Othello (primarily from the Temple series) with more back story, emotions, and overall relevance to the plot than we've seen from her in a while. They are truly making these characters cross functional which is just improving the enjoyment for the readers.
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L. Robson
5.0 out of 5 stars
All the fun with out the hangover!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2018Verified Purchase
This series is just getting better and better! I can't believe I didn't leave a review before kow. Quinn is certainly learning to trust her friends, and she is concerned when one seems to get into trouble. In her attempt to help, she gets embroiled in a battle with Rasputin himself! Don't be so naive to think anyone can do it alone. Sometimes, those who think they are better alone just have to accept that team work is the way to go. Well done Mr O'Connell! You are surely becoming a threat to Mr Silvers claim to the Master title!

Karen, Wolverhampton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner for our dynamic duo
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2018Verified Purchase
The latest in the Phantom Queen Series sees Quinn McKenna taking the action to Russia. Feisty and formidable, Quinn and her SICCO entourage team up with Othello to take on a legendary immortal, facing danger and mayhem along on way. Raising more personal questions than getting answers this instalment is definitely one not to be missed.
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Miss R Jessop
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Love it!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2018Verified Purchase
Shayne’s Templeverse is magical. Shayne & Cameron writing together are spellbinding! This book is so vivid it’s like being there instead of reading. All the charcters are awesome. I love Quinn, she’s feisty, mouthy & just doesn’t know when to quit but now the events in the previous book have shaken her & she’s lost some of her certainty when under pressure which makes her so real in my mind. I can’t fault this book or rate it highly enough. I thoroughly recommend all the templeverse series.
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Judie
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS MOSCOW MULE PACKS AN AWESOME KICK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2018Verified Purchase
Best yet in the Phantom Queen Series... Shayne & Cameron have our done themselves... could not put it down once I started... left me wanting more..... can not wait for the next episode....
Quinn's story can be read as a stand alone series or as part of the Templeverse Set...with Nate & Callie....
Quinn's story can be read as a stand alone series or as part of the Templeverse Set...with Nate & Callie....

Mr A J Polak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2018Verified Purchase
Twists and turns, highs and lows, and characters you can truly sink your teeth into (even if it gets you punched for trying lol). A truly engaging read, and a worthwhile addition to any Urban Fantasy fan's library.
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