Part of Mercy Thompson, book 2
First published 2007
Mercy Thompson works as a mechanic, but her real complications come from what she can become. She shifts into a coyote at will and moves between the human world and the supernatural underground. Science rules society now. No more witch burnings or water trials. Regular citizens stay safe from nighttime predators as long as everyone follows the rules. Mercy owes Stefan a favor. He's a vampire, and vampires collect on their debts. Stefan needs backup for a simple job. He has to deliver a message to another vampire. Mercy agrees to provide muscle during the meeting. The job should be routine. The target vampire breaks every assumption. Something else lives inside him. This entity isn't just dangerous. It's a demon. Mercy finds herself caught between Stefan's obligation and a supernatural threat that could destroy more than just their small group. Her shapeshifting abilities won't be enough. She needs to survive something that challenges everything she knows about the supernatural world she thought she understood.
Genres: fantasy, action, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Supernatural Underground
292 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ace
Content warnings: violence