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Patricia Briggs "has reached perfection" in this #1 New York Times bestseller, as Mercy Thompson faces a shapeshifter´s biggest fear...

Mercy´s life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman has made her a stepmother to his daughter Jesse, a relationship that brings moments of blissful normalcy to Mercy´s life. But on the edges of humanity, what passes for a minor mishap on an ordinary day can turn into so much more...

After a traffic accident in bumper-to-bumper traffic, Mercy and Jesse can´t reach Adam-or anyone else in the pack. They´ve all been abducted. Mercy fears Adam´s disappearance may be related to the political battle the werewolves have been fighting to gain acceptance from the public-and that he and the pack are in serious danger. Outmatched and on her own, Mercy may be forced to seek assistance from any ally she can get, no matter how unlikely.

The Nocturnal Library

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"The characters and events in this world just keep getting better and better...A fantastic book!"-Fresh Fiction

"There´s a great story here of family, friendship, and love."-SFRevu

"The arc of the Mercy Thompson series has showcased Briggs´s incredible gift for delivering character development alongside intriguing plots filled with thrills and chills. This latest installment is worth every penny and moment of your time!"-RT Book 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

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Patricia Briggs is the no.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and the Alpha and Omega novels.

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