I bought this book because of its cover and description. The artwork is awesome and the description say's a lot about what to expect. The writer was new for me and the book sounding at least interesting. I was just hoping it was going to be good, and oh my gosh, I was hoping even more so, that wasn't going to be YA!!. <- A lot of books are shirting the label of what is YA or not... It seems a lot of books these day's are for YA. :P .
This book it has all the kinds of characters I enjoy - wizards, books, were-animals, over-whelming family treasures (his home. A house that been in the family since the beginning of the family line) Throw in fairy tales, and murder, oh and a billion + price tag of the high tech company his father started? You got the works of amazing backdrop to the story. Your best friend is a were-wolf, and FBI?
Wow ok double wow!! This story took off like a bullet fired out of a gun, right out of the gate and you are holding on for dear life! But it also had in all this craziness, took time to still fills in just enough of a back-end story of each of the main characters so you don't stop, and have to try to remember who that was.
The main characters are fleshed out so you know and understand why they would act the way that they do. The combination of old time Fairy Tales, were-animals (Watch out there be were-Dragon's!!!) Brings to light a world like none other.
It was easy to keep track of the characters , and not have to worry about reading a few pages back just so you know for sure why he/she would act that way.
I knew it was going to be good/great when I first started. But that was based on the description. Oh my gosh, hold on to the seat of your pants, you got a book to hunt down! Yes you read that correctly, a book (magic) as well as information about the death of Nate's parents.
This would make a wonderful series on TV :) I just LOVE, smart funny, rough around the edges over the top male characters! Some books main characters tend to fall flat, but don't tell Nate that.. he is just warming up!!
Nate heads into the darkness of a park, in hopes that information about a tip he might of receive, will help him find a book and information about the death of his parents.
What really happens is you think he is going into the part were there are sleeping cows just standing around, so he had moving really slow, ready for this? This is one of the first of many crazy funny things he does. He was there looking for information, so what does he do?
He tips over a Minotaur!!
What happens next? If you are a fan of Han Solo, or Indiana Jones or even the older 007 (Roger Moore and Sean Connery who brought 007 character with a mocking wit and innuendo. You will LOVE what happens next and how the story just picks up stream and off you go!! ;) Tipping over a Minotaur, well Nate just got started..That was just one of many times you get to read about his wicked sense of humor.
Including he is stuck smelling like cow poo with no time to change. Not telling why lol
If you can, read Fairy Tales by the same author. It helps to give you an idea why Nate owns a book store. The reasoning is quite good too.
I read this book from cover to cover, where did the time go? Hunting for magic books - and just bought Blood Debts
Blood Debts: A Novel In The Nate Temple Supernatural Thriller Series (The Temple Chronicles Book 2)
.. Looking for a really fun to read, to the point you forget the world around you and jump feet first into his-- this is the book meant for you!
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A whole new rabbit hole!!
Love fantasy? Want to find a new grown up fantasy world to explore? Let me just say you've found it. I randomly came across this book while looking for something new to read , passed it up the first time and ended up coming back to it, and I'm so glad I did. Obsidian Son is the first book in this marathon sprint through a world where every myth or legend you've ever heard of is almost sure to make an appearance! Think of it as the teenage years for Nate Temple. Yeah he's not a teenager, but we all know men mature later in life! You think you have stuff figured out when you finish the first book, but nope better go ahead and download the second book now because it's about to get wild. You know what go ahead and check out the reading list at the end too, with 2 series that intercross through the templeverse universe you'll be occupied for awhile. Unless you're like me and end up putting up the Do Not Disturb sign and losing a few days in literary heaven. I went from having authors I liked but not really the fan type to joining The Den and roping multiple family members into experiencing my new favorite place to escape to. If you ever see me laughing out loud while reading a book 9 times out of 10 it's by Shayne Silvers!
Top reviews from other countries
E Rousseau
Original, hilarious and totally thrilling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2017
Mandy Walkden-Brown
Very different and such a fun, action-packed read!
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2016
Steve Short
Good book leading into a fantastic series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2020