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Mercy Thompson [Dramatized Adaptation] #5
Silver Borne [Dramatized Adaptation]
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, never knows what the day—or night—may bring. But in the fifth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, she's about to learn that while some secrets are dangerous—those who seek them are just plain deadly…
Mercy is smart enough to realize that when it comes to the magical Fae, the less you know, the better. But you can’t always get what you want. When she attempts to return a powerful Fae book she’d previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down.
It seems the book contains secret knowledge—and the Fae will do just about anything to keep it out of the wrong hands. And if that doesn’t take enough of Mercy’s attention, her friend Samuel is struggling with his wolf side—leaving Mercy to cover for him, lest his own father declare Sam’s life forfeit.
All in all, Mercy has had better days. And if she isn’t careful, she might not have many more to live...
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
Performed by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher McLinden, Nora Achrati, Helen Day, Julie-Ann Elliott, RJ Bayley, Todd Scofield, Renee Dorian, Kay Elúvian, Joey Sourlis, Rob McFadyen, Jon Vertullo, James Lewis, Laura C. Harris, Daniel Llaca, Bianca Bryan, Robb Moreira, Mike Carnes, Yasmin Tuazon, Elias Khalil, Nick J. Russo, Christopher Tester, Eric Messner, Jonathon Church, Drew Kopas, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Jameson Hunt, Yenni Ann, Ken Jackson, Emlyn McFarland, Jessica Schly, Keith Richards, Megan Hastie, and Vanessa Thurlow.
Mercy is smart enough to realize that when it comes to the magical Fae, the less you know, the better. But you can’t always get what you want. When she attempts to return a powerful Fae book she’d previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down.
It seems the book contains secret knowledge—and the Fae will do just about anything to keep it out of the wrong hands. And if that doesn’t take enough of Mercy’s attention, her friend Samuel is struggling with his wolf side—leaving Mercy to cover for him, lest his own father declare Sam’s life forfeit.
All in all, Mercy has had better days. And if she isn’t careful, she might not have many more to live...
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
Performed by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher McLinden, Nora Achrati, Helen Day, Julie-Ann Elliott, RJ Bayley, Todd Scofield, Renee Dorian, Kay Elúvian, Joey Sourlis, Rob McFadyen, Jon Vertullo, James Lewis, Laura C. Harris, Daniel Llaca, Bianca Bryan, Robb Moreira, Mike Carnes, Yasmin Tuazon, Elias Khalil, Nick J. Russo, Christopher Tester, Eric Messner, Jonathon Church, Drew Kopas, Jonathan Lee Taylor, Jameson Hunt, Yenni Ann, Ken Jackson, Emlyn McFarland, Jessica Schly, Keith Richards, Megan Hastie, and Vanessa Thurlow.
7 pages, Audiobook
First published April 11, 2025
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Patricia Briggs
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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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October 18, 2025
I pressed forward with my revisit in Graphic Audio edition of the Mercy Thompson series with Mercy tangling with werewolf pack politics, a tricky mate bond, and the even trickier fae, but Mercy is coyote so she finds a way along a path with danger on every side.
Silver Borne is the fifth of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series that are all tightly connected so must be read/listened to in order.
In a previous adventure, Mercy required the use of a special fae book that explained fae artifacts and legends. Now, the owner of that book has disappeared and there are suddenly fae interested in the book, in her, and maybe in the werewolves. It is never good to draw this sort of interest, but Mercy is determined to help find Finn if he is in danger and keep his book safe.
A date with Adam leads to a horrible evening in which Mercy discovers that someone or several someones in the pack are actively trying to sabotage her mating with Adam because they can't stand a coyote in the pack. It is not surprising, but it is painful to feel that her very presence is tearing apart Adam's pack and making her really work through her past hang-ups and her present difficulties and decide if she will stand or step aside.
But, that's not all, Samuel's shaky hold on life starts to fracture and she is left caring for a dear friend who is hanging by a thread. If she can't help him find a way, the Marok or Adam will have to put him down.
Mercy's plate is overflowing as usual and that was before someone else she loves goes missing.
I was struck by what Mercy had to face well and beyond her own issues with pack in this one. She really had to decide if Adam was worth all that she would have to face and deal with let alone her adjustments to a mating bond that still prickles with invasiveness and panic attacks while recovering from being raped. Added to this, she has a close loved one attempt suicide just like her foster father did when she was young. She had more than her fill of personal struggles and this could have been off the charts angsty, but it was beautiful handled and was just the right level of angst and introspection helped by some great suspense and urban fantasy action.
Just when it seems its safe to get comfortable with the Mercy Thompson world, the author paints in more details like she does with fae lore in this one. I loved the Silver Borne story and my heart ached for the heroine. It was lovely to see how that story wove in with Samuel's past. And, let me just say that Zee in his true form and in action as the Dark Smith gets me every time.
The hours flew by as I got happily lost in the sound effects, music, and stellar narration cast of Silver Borne.
I finished and felt sated and happy after all Mercy's struggles and her fight to see her come out on the other side. Some of my favorite Adam and Mercy moments. I'm itching to plunge ahead into the next book, River Marked.
Silver Borne is the fifth of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series that are all tightly connected so must be read/listened to in order.
In a previous adventure, Mercy required the use of a special fae book that explained fae artifacts and legends. Now, the owner of that book has disappeared and there are suddenly fae interested in the book, in her, and maybe in the werewolves. It is never good to draw this sort of interest, but Mercy is determined to help find Finn if he is in danger and keep his book safe.
A date with Adam leads to a horrible evening in which Mercy discovers that someone or several someones in the pack are actively trying to sabotage her mating with Adam because they can't stand a coyote in the pack. It is not surprising, but it is painful to feel that her very presence is tearing apart Adam's pack and making her really work through her past hang-ups and her present difficulties and decide if she will stand or step aside.
But, that's not all, Samuel's shaky hold on life starts to fracture and she is left caring for a dear friend who is hanging by a thread. If she can't help him find a way, the Marok or Adam will have to put him down.
Mercy's plate is overflowing as usual and that was before someone else she loves goes missing.
I was struck by what Mercy had to face well and beyond her own issues with pack in this one. She really had to decide if Adam was worth all that she would have to face and deal with let alone her adjustments to a mating bond that still prickles with invasiveness and panic attacks while recovering from being raped. Added to this, she has a close loved one attempt suicide just like her foster father did when she was young. She had more than her fill of personal struggles and this could have been off the charts angsty, but it was beautiful handled and was just the right level of angst and introspection helped by some great suspense and urban fantasy action.
Just when it seems its safe to get comfortable with the Mercy Thompson world, the author paints in more details like she does with fae lore in this one. I loved the Silver Borne story and my heart ached for the heroine. It was lovely to see how that story wove in with Samuel's past. And, let me just say that Zee in his true form and in action as the Dark Smith gets me every time.
The hours flew by as I got happily lost in the sound effects, music, and stellar narration cast of Silver Borne.
I finished and felt sated and happy after all Mercy's struggles and her fight to see her come out on the other side. Some of my favorite Adam and Mercy moments. I'm itching to plunge ahead into the next book, River Marked.
June 9, 2025
I like this audio production so much.
- great characters
- the leads have to overcome a lot of stuff and they are both growing
- no cliffhangers at the end of the book
- feels like a finished book even though there are more to come
- great characters
- the leads have to overcome a lot of stuff and they are both growing
- no cliffhangers at the end of the book
- feels like a finished book even though there are more to come
July 2, 2025
So happy to have these Graphic Audio adaptations of this book series.
May 29, 2025
Basic Plot: A book of Fae secrets has surfaced, and must be dealt with.
Mercy continues to try to work on her place within her new pack and continues to try to figure out her mate bond with Adam. Sam is having some serious mental health issues, and there are both fae and fellow packmates out to get her. Life is complicated. While it seems like loose ends are getting tied up here, the book is really just gearing up for the next big plot arc.
Mercy continues to try to work on her place within her new pack and continues to try to figure out her mate bond with Adam. Sam is having some serious mental health issues, and there are both fae and fellow packmates out to get her. Life is complicated. While it seems like loose ends are getting tied up here, the book is really just gearing up for the next big plot arc.
October 12, 2025
Mercy Thompson continues to shine in this installment—fierce, loyal, and endlessly human, even when surrounded by magic and monsters. Her love for Samuel, Adam, and Bran is the glue that holds so much together, and it’s beautiful watching those relationships evolve with every challenge they face.
The story balances danger, emotion, and that signature Mercy resilience perfectly. The full-cast audio adaptation adds an incredible cinematic layer—it feels like stepping right into her world. A fantastic continuation of a series that just keeps growing in depth and heart. 🐺❤️🔧
The story balances danger, emotion, and that signature Mercy resilience perfectly. The full-cast audio adaptation adds an incredible cinematic layer—it feels like stepping right into her world. A fantastic continuation of a series that just keeps growing in depth and heart. 🐺❤️🔧
August 19, 2025
The book version of Silver Borne was one of my favourites in the series, and the Graphic Audio version is fantastic!
It really brings it all to life, and is a bit creepy in parts. I LOVED IT.
Really looking forward to the next books in this amazing series.
It really brings it all to life, and is a bit creepy in parts. I LOVED IT.
Really looking forward to the next books in this amazing series.
November 3, 2025
The last line? Perfection!
April 17, 2025
Still one of my favorite Mercy Thompson books
December 18, 2025
One of the best books in the series!
I always love Mercy Thompson stories that feature the fae and any book that gives us some good Zee time. This book also advances the relationship between Adam and Mercy, we get resolution for Samuel and even get some Bran time. An excellent installment. I don’t need the background music personally but I enjoy the full cast and sound effects.
I always love Mercy Thompson stories that feature the fae and any book that gives us some good Zee time. This book also advances the relationship between Adam and Mercy, we get resolution for Samuel and even get some Bran time. An excellent installment. I don’t need the background music personally but I enjoy the full cast and sound effects.
July 9, 2025
I have read this series at least twice, listened with Audible and now doing so with GraphicAudio. Every story is unique and every presentation excellent. I fully admit GraphicAudio makes every character, plot, setting, dialogue come alive. I fully enjoy every bit of the hours spend listening.
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