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Mercy Thompson #1-5
The Mercy Thompson Collection
Patricia Briggs presents a collection that includes the first five novels in her #1 New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series.
By day, Mercy Thompson is a car mechanic in the sprawling Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington. By night, she explores her preternatural side. As a coyote shapeshifter with some unusual talents, Mercy’s found herself maintaining a tenuous harmony between the human and the not-so-human on more than one occasion...
This collection includes:
MOON CALLED
BLOOD BOUND
IRON KISSED
BONE CROSSED
SILVER BORNE
By day, Mercy Thompson is a car mechanic in the sprawling Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington. By night, she explores her preternatural side. As a coyote shapeshifter with some unusual talents, Mercy’s found herself maintaining a tenuous harmony between the human and the not-so-human on more than one occasion...
This collection includes:
MOON CALLED
BLOOD BOUND
IRON KISSED
BONE CROSSED
SILVER BORNE
1954 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 5, 2011
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About the author
Patricia Briggs
158 books30.1k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.
Patricia Briggs was born in Butte, Montana, to a children’s librarian who passed on to her kids a love of reading and books. Patricia grew up reading fairy tales and books about horses, and later developed an interest in folklore and history. When she decided to write a book of her own, a fantasy book seemed a natural choice. Patricia graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German and she worked for a while as a substitute teacher. Currently, she lives in Montana with her husband, children, and six horses and writes full time, much to the delight of her fans.
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June 12, 2017
Very good series and well written. Keeps the reader captivated and excited for the next big event. Characters are nicely written and to be honest one of the better clean reads I have read in a while. Most seem to have to have excessive vulgarity or sexual scenes but this was not like that.
August 13, 2024
Mind blowing series! Fair warning - you'll want to check out the Mercy Thompson universe timeline because there is a second series that ties in. Alpha & Omega. Absolutely loving this series and highly recommend it to those who are into fantasy, werewolves, the fae, and Native American mythology all tied in.
The writing is excellent and the characters definitely continue to develop and grow throughout the series.
The writing is excellent and the characters definitely continue to develop and grow throughout the series.
March 6, 2019
A good series that I enjoy when I'm wanting urban fantasy fluff, especially since the main gal is Native and a mechanic that thinks for herself even if she does need the occasional rescue although, I must admit I'd appreciate it if Briggs could start using "couldn't care less" appropriately...
August 13, 2020
Overall 5 🌟. ❤️
RTC!
RTC!
April 7, 2025
These are just really fun 90s-esque adventure stories and I'm here for it.
November 8, 2018
Odd feeling: I loved the setting and the series, but somehow I'm not gunning to continue reading. Whether it's the love triangle that annoyed me, or random mentions of god that didn't really fit the picture I had in my head, or more and more Deus Ex Machina-like attributes of Mercy - I can't really tell the reason.
Still, the setting is solid and new elements introduced in almost every book are not breaking the system. The world evolves independently from the story (even if the story heavily affects larger events) and Mercy evolves as well. She is strong and independent, but is an extremely unreliable narrator, and once I caught up on that, I enjoyed spotting places where she was wrong (and I'm not only talking about her love life).
Perhaps someday I will continue reading those stories.
Still, the setting is solid and new elements introduced in almost every book are not breaking the system. The world evolves independently from the story (even if the story heavily affects larger events) and Mercy evolves as well. She is strong and independent, but is an extremely unreliable narrator, and once I caught up on that, I enjoyed spotting places where she was wrong (and I'm not only talking about her love life).
Perhaps someday I will continue reading those stories.
January 10, 2012
If you enjoy fast-paced, paranormal fiction (vampires, werewolves, ghosts, shape-shifters, magical creatures, etc.) with strong female leading characters and a little romance, you'll love the Mercy Thompson series. The books are a great blend of action, romance, drama and suspense. I especially love that the series is based where I grew up, the Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington state.
June 13, 2019
Loved every one of these books as Mercy gets herself into, and her friends help her get out of, trouble. From werewolves to vampires to fae, Mercy finds a way to make them mad enough to try to kill her. She has friends from all three groups that help and hinder her in her search for a way out of latest mess. Can't wait to read more.
August 31, 2016
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SERIES!
Mercedes Thompson, Mercy to all who love and want to kill her, is a walker. She is half-human, half-coyote. Her father was part of the Blackfoot tribe but he passed before she was born. Once her mother learned of her daughter's hidden talent, shifting into coyote form, she contacted the dad's family and was sent to live among a pack (The Alpha of Alpha's, leader of all North America) werewolves.
Now Mercy has issues mostly of not fitting in anywhere. She wasn't quite wolf enough to be fully accepted into the pack even though Bran, The Marrok/super Alpha) loves her like one of his own. She doesn't fit in with her mother and her new family seeing that she's just a bit more than human. So once she has permission she goes off on her own.
In Washington state she, unknowingly, moves into the territory of the next dominate Alpha, Adam Hauptman. Might I just say I could learn to love a werewolf. And this is not the Twilight version... these guys don't do the instant shift, they have issues, suffer from depression after living long lives, they have old world views on hierarchy and just exactly what the pack rules are and what happens if those get broken.
Also living in Mercy's world is Zee....it's short for something that I can't remember how to spell and basically a German description for what he is...a fae who can stand the touch of iron and other metals. He has strong magic but doesn't use it too often. He took Mercy in when she wandered into town and even though she has the education to be a teacher has taught her how to be a very good mechanic. Her specialty, German automobiles.
But that's not all folks, we have our obligatory vampire, can't have wolves and fae without them. Stefan is Mercy friend and resident good guy vamp. She is working on rebuilding his VW van that is painted like the Mystery Machine from the Scooby Doo cartoon.
Finally there is Samuel, he was Mercy's first love who at age sixteen broke her heart. He is Bran's eldest son and centuries old. I'll let you find out just how he broke her heart and the price both paid for it.
Here is the fun part of these books....the fae are known to the general public. Zee has "come out" as have quite a few fae. They don't show all their secrets or different types of magic. Some fae are still in "hiding" but pose as humans in certain occupations that will help the fae's cause...politicians, police, fire fighters, military...you get the idea. Doesn't mean they are easily accepted or don't cause mischief. I will say the government in all it's wisdom to try and keep track of the registered fae have moved them to reservations.
Towards the 2nd or maybe 3rd book a selection of wolves "come out" and let themselves be known. They aren't put onto reservations for they are still an unknown entity so for right now it's just about the public getting used to the idea that they exist. No the vamps haven't gone public nor do they plan to seeing as they are mostly "evil" since they do indeed feed on people, yea, not a good PR point.
We learn that not only is Mercy a rarity seeing as no one can remember the last "walker" and it seems she has some hidden talents. She can see and communicate with ghosts. Not all fae magic works on her. Oh and she seems to find trouble pretty easy.
Moon Called- the 1st book is where we learn the main characters and find out that unbeknown to her, Adam has claimed her as his mate to the pack. She thinks it's to protect her since Bran asked him to keep an eye on her. Did I mention Mercy can be a little thick headed and slow on the uptake sometimes? And Samuel makes a return into Mercy's life.
Blood Bound---she owes Stefan, the vampire, a favor and he's needs to collect. There is a demon-sorcerer running around and they (the Vampire Seethe) need help to track it and destroy it. Sounds pretty straight forward but we know these things never are. The Mistress, Marsilia, has been playing games and will end up becoming an enemy to Mercy even though it is she who asked Stefan to enlist Mercy's help.
Iron Kissed---Zee is held for the murder of a human and Mercy feels it is her duty to save her mentor. Zee and Uncle Mike (another powerful fae is disguise) asked Mercy for help in investigating some murders that have taken place on the Walla Walla Fae Reservation. This story criss crosses the different types of fae, what kind of magic each uses and why sometimes it doesn't work on Mercy. It all leads us to an evil man who thinks using fae relics will bring him ultimate power and money. He does something so horrendous that ....just thinking about it makes me want to cry all over again.
Ben, one of the wolves, proves himself a good friend when he talks to Adam about the situation and let's him know just how badly and guilty Mercy is feeling after this. It shocked me that the author went there with the story but the way she handled it, it wasn't pretty but she didn't gloss over it like some folks do when rape is involved.
Bone Crossed---Mercy is still healing and trying to learn to trust herself, her feelings for Adam and his feelings for her. Before she thought herself unworthy of being part of the pack and now...even more. It's during this time that Marsilia has discovered Mercy's secret and what it means to the Seethe. Marsilia has punished Stefan for his part in protecting Mercy and what he did to make sure the secret wasn't discovered. Here we meet The Master, James Blackwood is his human alias, and he controls all of Spokane....no other vamps or fae are allowed in his territory. Want to talk about a mixed up gobbly gook of political posturing and chaos! So not what I had worked out in my mind. Like it when a book can catch me off guard.
Silver Borne---Samuel has tried to commit suicide, it happens in older wolves, so for now his wolf has claimed dominance. Now usually this means that Samuel would be killed because a wolf in control means uncontrolled violence and numerous deaths. Samuel is anything but ordinary so Mercy tries to keep this under wraps for as long as possible to see if she can get Samuel over the depression and give him a reason to want to live. But our paranormal story centers around the disappearance of Phin. He owns a bookstore and had let Mercy borrow a book (back when she was trying to save Zee) about different fae and their magic. Now someone wants that book and are willing to kidnap and kill for it. Can Mercy survive capture this time? Will Adam and the pack find her? Just how strong are those mate and pack bonds? And who is Ariana, other than Phin's grandmother, and what role does she have in Samuel's life and recovery?
Oh I know there are other that will say I forget to mention so and so but here's the kicker, I don't give too much away so that folks will read and discover on their own. Is there such thing as a gay werewolf? Who can challenge an Alpha and what's the best time to do it? Does silver really work on werewolves? And just what does one do with an enchanted walking stick that appears in the oddest of moments?
Mercedes Thompson, Mercy to all who love and want to kill her, is a walker. She is half-human, half-coyote. Her father was part of the Blackfoot tribe but he passed before she was born. Once her mother learned of her daughter's hidden talent, shifting into coyote form, she contacted the dad's family and was sent to live among a pack (The Alpha of Alpha's, leader of all North America) werewolves.
Now Mercy has issues mostly of not fitting in anywhere. She wasn't quite wolf enough to be fully accepted into the pack even though Bran, The Marrok/super Alpha) loves her like one of his own. She doesn't fit in with her mother and her new family seeing that she's just a bit more than human. So once she has permission she goes off on her own.
In Washington state she, unknowingly, moves into the territory of the next dominate Alpha, Adam Hauptman. Might I just say I could learn to love a werewolf. And this is not the Twilight version... these guys don't do the instant shift, they have issues, suffer from depression after living long lives, they have old world views on hierarchy and just exactly what the pack rules are and what happens if those get broken.
Also living in Mercy's world is Zee....it's short for something that I can't remember how to spell and basically a German description for what he is...a fae who can stand the touch of iron and other metals. He has strong magic but doesn't use it too often. He took Mercy in when she wandered into town and even though she has the education to be a teacher has taught her how to be a very good mechanic. Her specialty, German automobiles.
But that's not all folks, we have our obligatory vampire, can't have wolves and fae without them. Stefan is Mercy friend and resident good guy vamp. She is working on rebuilding his VW van that is painted like the Mystery Machine from the Scooby Doo cartoon.
Finally there is Samuel, he was Mercy's first love who at age sixteen broke her heart. He is Bran's eldest son and centuries old. I'll let you find out just how he broke her heart and the price both paid for it.
Here is the fun part of these books....the fae are known to the general public. Zee has "come out" as have quite a few fae. They don't show all their secrets or different types of magic. Some fae are still in "hiding" but pose as humans in certain occupations that will help the fae's cause...politicians, police, fire fighters, military...you get the idea. Doesn't mean they are easily accepted or don't cause mischief. I will say the government in all it's wisdom to try and keep track of the registered fae have moved them to reservations.
Towards the 2nd or maybe 3rd book a selection of wolves "come out" and let themselves be known. They aren't put onto reservations for they are still an unknown entity so for right now it's just about the public getting used to the idea that they exist. No the vamps haven't gone public nor do they plan to seeing as they are mostly "evil" since they do indeed feed on people, yea, not a good PR point.
We learn that not only is Mercy a rarity seeing as no one can remember the last "walker" and it seems she has some hidden talents. She can see and communicate with ghosts. Not all fae magic works on her. Oh and she seems to find trouble pretty easy.
Moon Called- the 1st book is where we learn the main characters and find out that unbeknown to her, Adam has claimed her as his mate to the pack. She thinks it's to protect her since Bran asked him to keep an eye on her. Did I mention Mercy can be a little thick headed and slow on the uptake sometimes? And Samuel makes a return into Mercy's life.
Blood Bound---she owes Stefan, the vampire, a favor and he's needs to collect. There is a demon-sorcerer running around and they (the Vampire Seethe) need help to track it and destroy it. Sounds pretty straight forward but we know these things never are. The Mistress, Marsilia, has been playing games and will end up becoming an enemy to Mercy even though it is she who asked Stefan to enlist Mercy's help.
Iron Kissed---Zee is held for the murder of a human and Mercy feels it is her duty to save her mentor. Zee and Uncle Mike (another powerful fae is disguise) asked Mercy for help in investigating some murders that have taken place on the Walla Walla Fae Reservation. This story criss crosses the different types of fae, what kind of magic each uses and why sometimes it doesn't work on Mercy. It all leads us to an evil man who thinks using fae relics will bring him ultimate power and money. He does something so horrendous that ....just thinking about it makes me want to cry all over again.
Ben, one of the wolves, proves himself a good friend when he talks to Adam about the situation and let's him know just how badly and guilty Mercy is feeling after this. It shocked me that the author went there with the story but the way she handled it, it wasn't pretty but she didn't gloss over it like some folks do when rape is involved.
Bone Crossed---Mercy is still healing and trying to learn to trust herself, her feelings for Adam and his feelings for her. Before she thought herself unworthy of being part of the pack and now...even more. It's during this time that Marsilia has discovered Mercy's secret and what it means to the Seethe. Marsilia has punished Stefan for his part in protecting Mercy and what he did to make sure the secret wasn't discovered. Here we meet The Master, James Blackwood is his human alias, and he controls all of Spokane....no other vamps or fae are allowed in his territory. Want to talk about a mixed up gobbly gook of political posturing and chaos! So not what I had worked out in my mind. Like it when a book can catch me off guard.
Silver Borne---Samuel has tried to commit suicide, it happens in older wolves, so for now his wolf has claimed dominance. Now usually this means that Samuel would be killed because a wolf in control means uncontrolled violence and numerous deaths. Samuel is anything but ordinary so Mercy tries to keep this under wraps for as long as possible to see if she can get Samuel over the depression and give him a reason to want to live. But our paranormal story centers around the disappearance of Phin. He owns a bookstore and had let Mercy borrow a book (back when she was trying to save Zee) about different fae and their magic. Now someone wants that book and are willing to kidnap and kill for it. Can Mercy survive capture this time? Will Adam and the pack find her? Just how strong are those mate and pack bonds? And who is Ariana, other than Phin's grandmother, and what role does she have in Samuel's life and recovery?
Oh I know there are other that will say I forget to mention so and so but here's the kicker, I don't give too much away so that folks will read and discover on their own. Is there such thing as a gay werewolf? Who can challenge an Alpha and what's the best time to do it? Does silver really work on werewolves? And just what does one do with an enchanted walking stick that appears in the oddest of moments?
December 12, 2018
This series is like VI Warshawski with werewolves and vampires. So far, it has been great fun, although there are some signs that it may go the same way as Paretski's novels - the author finding more interest in her protagonists' relationships with each other than in the stories she has to tell. By book 4, the heroine has taken to wallowing in existential angst for several pages at a time. The reader - this reader - would rather she pulled herself together and slaughtered a vampire. Happily, there's still a lot of vampire slaying.
The heroine is a shapeshifter who turns into a coyote. Unfortunately for her, Old World night-bumpers have wiped out almost all the New World magical beings, so she has to make her way among werewolves, not all of which are ready to accept her. She also doesn't really grasp what Coyote is, and part of the fun is her gradual discovery of her otherworldly attributes. Rooted in the place, she may turn out to be considerably more powerful than the European in-comers. One of her superpowers may be to make friends and lovers easily; whenever she's in a tight spot someone else will turn up to help her out of it. Must be that Coyote is a lot more fun than your average Eurohellspawn.
The heroine is a shapeshifter who turns into a coyote. Unfortunately for her, Old World night-bumpers have wiped out almost all the New World magical beings, so she has to make her way among werewolves, not all of which are ready to accept her. She also doesn't really grasp what Coyote is, and part of the fun is her gradual discovery of her otherworldly attributes. Rooted in the place, she may turn out to be considerably more powerful than the European in-comers. One of her superpowers may be to make friends and lovers easily; whenever she's in a tight spot someone else will turn up to help her out of it. Must be that Coyote is a lot more fun than your average Eurohellspawn.
August 20, 2018
A great and believable modern paranormal fiction
I just really freakin' love Patricia Briggs. Her characters grow, the relationships are plausible, and she writes for the story, not the "romance." Plus, her rendition of fantastical creatures is closer to the old stories, which is refreshing in the paranormal mordern fiction realm right now. I super love her and am working on owning everything she writes.
I just really freakin' love Patricia Briggs. Her characters grow, the relationships are plausible, and she writes for the story, not the "romance." Plus, her rendition of fantastical creatures is closer to the old stories, which is refreshing in the paranormal mordern fiction realm right now. I super love her and am working on owning everything she writes.
September 7, 2021
Most enjoyable collection of stories!
Enjoyed the collection of the first five stories in the Mercy Thompson series. It was so very enjoyable to read each of the first five stories in order without needing to wait many months to read the following book in the series. Enjoyed rereading these stories all over again! If you don't have these books in your personal library, I Highly recommend adding this set to your collection!
Enjoyed the collection of the first five stories in the Mercy Thompson series. It was so very enjoyable to read each of the first five stories in order without needing to wait many months to read the following book in the series. Enjoyed rereading these stories all over again! If you don't have these books in your personal library, I Highly recommend adding this set to your collection!
January 16, 2018
One hundred percent recommended
I adore this series so much. The wit, the world building, the characters, the deliciously twisted plots, the development of everything getting so much bigger and more. Mercy had to be one of my favorites of all time, Adam is absolutely deserving of her, and even the characters in not fond of feel rich and rou charming and real.
I adore this series so much. The wit, the world building, the characters, the deliciously twisted plots, the development of everything getting so much bigger and more. Mercy had to be one of my favorites of all time, Adam is absolutely deserving of her, and even the characters in not fond of feel rich and rou charming and real.
December 5, 2022
mercy Thompson series (not happy how Charles and Anna series are separate)
I’ve read better, but this was okay! Too far out in fantasyland for this reader who is relatively new to this genre.
Would I recommend this book? Nope!
The books really need to be read in order.
Now, I have to go back and locate the second Charles and Anna book to better understand this one.
I’ve read better, but this was okay! Too far out in fantasyland for this reader who is relatively new to this genre.
Would I recommend this book? Nope!
The books really need to be read in order.
Now, I have to go back and locate the second Charles and Anna book to better understand this one.
June 29, 2017
I have read the Mercy Thompson collection of books and have them in my collection. I am so in love with Mercy Thompson! She comes alive for the reader as do all the other characters and you feel like you are right there with them living each moment.
December 10, 2017
Great paranormal adventure
Everything a paranormal adventure should be. Clean but passionate and so real and down to earth it could have been me in the main characters shoes. Hooked on this series and can’t wait to read the rest.
Everything a paranormal adventure should be. Clean but passionate and so real and down to earth it could have been me in the main characters shoes. Hooked on this series and can’t wait to read the rest.
October 21, 2018
I love the Mercy Thompson book series. It has everything that draws me in. A great heroine who is both strong but needs help. A bit of comedy that makes me laugh out loud from time to time. A great world of paranormal. And overall good story telling.
December 17, 2019
Wonderful Complex Characters!
Every really great story starts with amazing, unique characters, and Mercy fits that definition, but she isn't alone. I love the story line, the suspense and action, and the myriad characters. Would definitely recommend this highly!
Every really great story starts with amazing, unique characters, and Mercy fits that definition, but she isn't alone. I love the story line, the suspense and action, and the myriad characters. Would definitely recommend this highly!
May 17, 2020
Great Series
One of my favorite paramormal series
I love the characters
I love the adventures
I buy every new book as soon as they come out.
This was actually my second time reading these 5.
One of my favorite paramormal series
I love the characters
I love the adventures
I buy every new book as soon as they come out.
This was actually my second time reading these 5.
July 30, 2020
Patricia Briggs has once again created a world of conflict. Characters In this series become increasing complex and interesting including: werewolves, vampires, Faye characters, and a shapeshifting human-fox.
April 23, 2021
Bad meshed but wonderfull books
I love patricia briggs, and her Mercyverse mosg of all. But the books aren't in the same size writtings and some words seem to be missjng from books i havd paper....
I love patricia briggs, and her Mercyverse mosg of all. But the books aren't in the same size writtings and some words seem to be missjng from books i havd paper....
May 2, 2021
I have become a fan of Mercy Thompson after my wife started reading her books. They have action, adventure, magic, fae, werewolves, vampires, and other fantasy type creatures.
If you enjoy paranormal books than the Mercy Thompson series may be for you.
If you enjoy paranormal books than the Mercy Thompson series may be for you.
November 17, 2017
My only complaint is that these at way too short.
June 4, 2018
I LOVE THIS SERIES and the Alpha Omega one by Patricia Briggs as well.
I want to live in Mercy’s world or be connected to it somehow!
I want to live in Mercy’s world or be connected to it somehow!
December 21, 2018
Get them together to start - save money and time. You will want all of them
October 17, 2019
Took me 2 whole weeks to finished it with happiness. All in all, these series are so great.
February 4, 2020
I love these books! I have read the whole series many times and they never get old. Can’t wait for the next book to come out!
April 2, 2020
Best read ever
Patricia Briggs writes the most amazing stories. I have lost count of how many times I have read her books.
Patricia Briggs writes the most amazing stories. I have lost count of how many times I have read her books.
April 18, 2021
Loved it
June 20, 2022
Great series. With a kick-a** heroine, clever and knowledgeable, great and varied creatures. The author’s imagination is deep and complex.
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