Part of Mercy Thompson, book 7
First published 2013
Mercy Thompson has found unexpected happiness as stepmother to Jesse, daughter of her mate Adam Hauptman, the Alpha of the local werewolf pack. Their ordinary day turns deadly when a traffic accident becomes the least of their problems. Adam and his entire pack vanish without warning. Through her bond with Adam, Mercy feels his anger and pain but cannot locate him. The disappearance may connect to the werewolves' ongoing struggle for public acceptance, putting Adam and the pack in mortal peril. Alone and outmatched, Mercy faces a shapeshifter's worst nightmare. She must find allies wherever she can, even among enemies, to save the man she loves and the pack that has become her family.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Africa
352 pages · Hardcover · Ace Books
Content warnings: violence