Part of Mercy Thompson, book 12
First published 2020
Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman can shift into a coyote and repair Volkswagens. She has werewolf allies and connections throughout the supernatural community. An ancient fae prisoner has broken free from Underhill after centuries of captivity. The creature survived when the fae abandoned their realm, leaving behind only the most dangerous beings. This escapee can mimic any form and controls anyone it bites. It feeds on chaos and destruction, forcing victims to commit terrible acts against those they cherish most. The predator has arrived in Mercedes' territory in the Tri-Cities. She cannot allow it to stay. With her werewolf pack and supernatural allies, Mercedes must hunt down a creature that could be anyone and compel people to betray everything they hold dear.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Tri-Cities
352 pages · Hardcover · Ace