Part of Mercy Thompson, book 4
First published 2009
Mercy Thompson splits her time between fixing cars and navigating the supernatural world of eastern Washington's Tri-Cities. As a shapeshifter with uncommon abilities, she has learned to balance life among humans and the creatures that lurk beyond their sight. Witches, vampires, werewolves, and other shapeshifters populate her world, creating constant tension between the ordinary and extraordinary. When Mercy kills a vampire from the local clan, she draws the deadly attention of Marsilia, the region's Vampire Queen. Marsilia wants revenge for the death of her subordinate, but Mercy's connection to the werewolf pack offers her protection from direct attack. The pack's Alpha has claimed Mercy, shielding her from vampire retribution. Marsilia adapts her strategy accordingly. Since she cannot target Mercy directly, the Vampire Queen turns her sights toward those Mercy cares about most. Friends become pawns in a supernatural game of vengeance. Mercy must find a way to protect the people she loves while surviving in a world where her unusual nature makes her both valuable and vulnerable.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Tri-Cities, Eastern Washington
309 pages · Hardcover · Ace Books