Being a different breed of shapeshifter-a walker-Mercy Thompson can see ghosts, but the spirit of her long-gone father has never visited her. Until now, on her honeymoon with the Alpha werewolf Adam. An evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River-and innocent people are dying. As other walkers make their presence known to Mercy, she must reconnect with her heritage to exorcise the world of the legend known as the river devil...
About the Author
Patricia Briggs is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. She lives in Washington state with her husband, children, and a small herd of horses.
Industry Reviews
"An outstanding urban fantasy novel with some well-loved and well-traveled characters...The way [Briggs] writes about all of the different fictional supernatural creatures is fascinating and keeps you on your toes."--Examiner.com "A wonderful urban fantasy that has characters who touch the souls of readers...With a strong cast including other walkers and a terrific malevolence, fans of the saga will relish Mercy's honeymoon."--Genre Go Round Reviews
More Praise for the Mercy Thompson Novels
"I love these books."--Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"An excellent read with plenty of twists and turns...It left me wanting more."--Kim Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"The best new urban fantasy series I've read in years."--Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"In the increasingly crowded field of kick-ass supernatural heroines, Mercy stands out as one of the best."--Locus
"Action-packed and with more than a few satisfying emotional payoffs...Patricia Briggs at the top of her game."--The Speculative Herald
"The characters are all realistic and vibrant."--The Independent
"These are fantastic adventures, and Mercy reigns."--SFRevu
"The world building is incredibly lush and subsuming...a fantastic urban fantasy adventure."--Fresh Fiction
"Outstanding."--Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction