Mercy Thompson 01-05 - THE MERCY THOMPSON COLLECTION

elements I’ve come to expect in a Patricia Briggs novel: sharp, perceptive characterization; nonstop action; and a levelheaded attention to detail and location. I love these books.”
    â€”Charlaine Harris,
New York Times bestselling author of All Together Dead
Praise for B LOOD B OUND
    â€œOnce again, Briggs has written a full-bore action adventure with heart…Be prepared to read [it] in one sitting because once you get going, there is no good place to stop until tomorrow.”
    â€”SFRevu
    â€œPlenty of action and intriguing characters keep this fun. In the increasingly crowded field of kick-ass supernatural heroines, Mercy stands out as one of the best.”
    â€”Locus
    â€œBriggs’s world, in which witches, vampires, werewolves, and shapeshifters live beside ordinary people, is plausibly constructed; the characters are excellent; and the plot keeps the pages flapping.”
    â€”Booklist
    â€œBriggs has created a believable alternative world populated with strong, dynamite characters, deadly adversaries, and cunningly laid plots that leave the reader looking for more.”
    â€” Monsters and Critics
    â€œPatricia Briggs has the unique gift of being able to make the reader believe, for the space of three hundred some pages, [in] her truths—that vampires, fae, werewolves, and magic makers live in tentative harmony with humankind. Her world is just like ours only a bit more dangerous and a bit more sexy.”
    â€” Dear Author
    â€œA compelling and fascinating supernatural tale that fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Charlaine Harris will thoroughly enjoy. Patricia Briggs is a powerful storyteller who convinces readers [that] her earth inhabited by supernatural creatures actually exists.”
    â€”The Best Reviews
    â€œFans of Kim Harrison and Laurell K. Hamilton will enjoy this tightly plotted and fast-paced tale set in a world of vampires, werewolves, fae, and one shapeshifter named Mercy.”
    â€”Romantic Times
    Praise for M OON C ALLED
    â€œAn excellent read with plenty of twists and turns. Her strong and complex characters kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can’t-put-it-down end. Thoroughly satisfying, it left me wanting more.”
    â€”Kim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of A Fistful of Charms
    â€œPatricia Briggs always enchants her readers. With Moon Called , she weaves her magic on every page to take us into a new and dazzling world of werewolves, shapeshifters, witches, and vampires. Expect to be spellbound.”
    â€”Lynn Viehl, USA Today bestselling author of the Darkyn series
    â€œA suspenseful read that will have you on the edge of your seat as you burn through the pages. Ms. Briggs weaves paranormal and mystery together so deftly you can’t put the book down. The cast of characters is wonderfully entertaining, and Mercy’s emotional struggles will pull on your heartstrings. For lovers of the paranormal, this is a must-read.”
    â€”Romance Junkies
    â€œA strong story with multidimensional characters…Mercy is, at heart, someone we can relate to.”
    â€”SFRevu
    â€œInventive and fast paced…Mercy’s first-person narrative voice is a treat throughout. And best of all, the fantasy elements retain their dark mystery and sense of wonder…entertaining from start to end.”
    â€”Fantasy & Science Fiction
    â€œI’ve never been disappointed by one of [Patricia Briggs’s] books and this one is no exception. Mercy’s world is an alternate universe much like Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake books…or the Buffyverse or more recently the Kim Harrison books… Moon Called ends on a high note and leaves you wanting more—like a good book should.”
    â€”Fresh Fiction
    â€œFans of Kim Harrison’s Dead Witch Walking are sure to enjoy this fast-paced, creature feature–packed suspense story. Mercy’s no-nonsense approach and quick wit coupled with a strong story line and interesting subplots make for a thoroughly entertaining read.”
    â€”Monsters and Critics
    â€œMercy’s a compelling protagonist…The story hums along like a well-tuned engine, keeping the reader engaged through the tumultuous climax.”
    â€”Romantic Times
    â€œA really good story…exciting, interesting, and not always predictable…a fun read for a lazy afternoon.”
    â€”Italics
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