Part of Mercy Thompson, book 13
First published 2022
Mercy Thompson faces a deadly puzzle when Wulfe vanishes from the Tri-Cities. The vampire may be unhinged and dangerous, but his absence threatens the fragile agreements that protect her pack. Mercy and her mate begin tracking him, hoping to find him before their supernatural alliances collapse. The search grows complicated when other people start disappearing. Bodies begin turning up, raising questions about who or what is killing them. Signs point to the Harvester, a soul-reaping figure with a cursed blade, but Mercy wonders if this enemy from old horror films could really be stalking her territory. Following Wulfe's trail leads her deeper into danger. Each clue reveals new threats and darker secrets. Mercy must solve the mystery quickly, because the killer's next target might be her.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Tri-Cities
389 pages · Hardcover · Ace
Content warnings: violence