Books by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson Series
Urban Fantasy
Mercedes is volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. Her native american heritage has somehow given her the ability to take the form of a coyote at will. She's surrounded by far more powerful supernatural beings, including werewolves, vampires and an assortment of fey.
Mercedes is volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. Her native american heritage has somehow given her the ability to take the form of a coyote at will. She's surrounded by far more powerful supernatural beings, including werewolves, vampires and an assortment of fey.
- Moon Called 2006 ISBN: 0441013813
- Mercy gives a job to a homeless boy, who happens to be a werewolf. When he turns up murdered, she vows to figure out who did it.
- Blood Bound 2007 ISBN: 0441014739
- Stephan is a vampire with a thing for Scooby-Doo, and Mercy owes him a favor. There's a new vampire in town, who can apparently alter the memories of those around him. Since Mercy is resistant to vampiric magic, she's brought along as an ipartial observer. What could go wrong?
- Iron Kissed 2008 ISBN: 0441015662
- A series of murders on the Fae reservation is being quietly investigated, and Mercy is asked to use her coyote-sharp nose to do a bit of sniffing arount. Zee ends up framed for murder, and our coyote heroine shows she's willing to put her neck on the line to save him.
- Wolvsbane and Mistletoe (Short Story in Anthology)* 2008 ISBN: 0441016332
- A holiday-themed anthology of were-creatures edited by Charlaine Harris. Patty's story is entitled Star of David and features the Werewolf mercenary David Christensen who appeared briefly in Moon Called.
- Bone Crossed 2009 ISBN: 0441016766
- The vampire queen has figured out who killed one of her favorite vampires, and things get ugly. An old aquaintance shows up with ghost troubles, and Mercy follows her to Spokane. Of course, nothing is ever that simple in Mercy's world.
- Homecoming (Graphic Novel)* 2009 ISBN: 0345509889
- This is a hard back graphic novel (comic book), which details how Mercy Thompson came to the Tri Cities, and how she acquired her business. It's a prequel, but not necessary to understand the series.
- Silver Borne 2010 ISBN: 044101819X
- In Iron Kissed Mercy borrowed a little book about Fae artifacts. When she tries to return it, she finds the shop closed, and discovers that there are some other folks who want it, and they don't mind killing a few people to get it.
Alpha and Omega Series
Paranormal Romance
It is set in the same world as the Mercy Thompson Series, but on a slightly earlier time line. It begins with a novella titled Alpha and Omega published in the On the Prowl anthology. The decison to continue the story was made after the anothology had already been published, which has caused some confusion, since "book 1" is a actually a continuation of the short story. The series has plenty of action, but there's more emphasis in on the romantic attraction between the hero and heroine. On a romance-readers scale, this series is sweet rather than steamy.
It is set in the same world as the Mercy Thompson Series, but on a slightly earlier time line. It begins with a novella titled Alpha and Omega published in the On the Prowl anthology. The decison to continue the story was made after the anothology had already been published, which has caused some confusion, since "book 1" is a actually a continuation of the short story. The series has plenty of action, but there's more emphasis in on the romantic attraction between the hero and heroine. On a romance-readers scale, this series is sweet rather than steamy.
- On The Prowl (Novella) 2007 ISBN: 0425216594
- This anthology contains the novella Alpha and Omega, which is the beginning of the series. Anna was changed to a werewolf in a brutal attack, and abused by her pack for years. When she learns her alpha was involved in a murder, she summons up the courage to call the Marrock, the leader of all the North American werewolves.
- Alpha and Omega is also available as an ebook, or in a limited edition hardcover from Subterranian Press.
- Cry Wolf 2008 ISBN: 0441016154
- This is the first full-length book in the series. Anna and Charles are sent into the Cabinet wilderness of western Montana to hunt down a rogue werewolf. Of course, things are actually much, much worse than that.
- Strange Brew (Short Story in Anthology)* 2009 ISBN: 0312383363
- An anthology of witch stories edited by P. N. Elrod. Patty's story is called Seeing Eye and follows a blind witch who offers to help a werewolf free his brother from a powerful coven. These characters show up again in Hunting Ground.
- Hunting Ground 2009 ISBN: 044101738X
- In the second book, the Marrock is going to make the werewolves publicly known. Anna and Charles fly to Seattle to handle the discussion. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks it's a good idea, and they're willing to murder anyone who disagrees.
Raven Duology
High Fantasy
This series is set in a medeival setting, with small clans of gypsy like people who often have magical talents. This series focuses on a retired warrior Tier, his traveler wife, Seraph, and their family. The first book can be read by itself, and resolves well. The sequel is best enjoyed after reading the first book.
This series is set in a medeival setting, with small clans of gypsy like people who often have magical talents. This series focuses on a retired warrior Tier, his traveler wife, Seraph, and their family. The first book can be read by itself, and resolves well. The sequel is best enjoyed after reading the first book.
- Raven's Shadow 2004 ISBN: 044101187X
- Tier and his family manage to eek out a bare living on their farm, until Tier fails to return from a trapping route. Seraph is told he's dead, but everywhere she turns she finds more evidence that something is not as it should be.
- Raven's Strike 2005 ISBN: 0441013120
- The family is reunited, but Tier has been badly damaged. He's also learned that there is a terrible evil loose upon the land, one that he and his family are uniquely qualified to confront.
Hurog Duology
Fantasy
This is a two-book series. Dragon Bones is a stand-alone story, which resolves the major plot threads nicely. Dragon Blood depends on the reader having some knowledge of the world, and references events from the previous book, and is best read after Dragon Bones.
This is a two-book series. Dragon Bones is a stand-alone story, which resolves the major plot threads nicely. Dragon Blood depends on the reader having some knowledge of the world, and references events from the previous book, and is best read after Dragon Bones.
- Dragon Bones 2002 ISBN: 0441009166
- Ward of Hurog has played dumb for years to convince his father, a local ruler, that he has no aspirations of rulership. When his father dies unexpectedly, he inherits a shaky leadership of an impoverished kingdom in a land ravaged by war. He also inherits the castle's ghost and a mysterious cache of dragon bones.
- Dragon Blood 2003 ASIN: 0441010083
- An escaped slave arrives in Hurog, bearing grim tidings. The high king has found a dangerous artifact that requires the blood of dragons to operate. He's looking for relatives of Hurog's ruling house, and Hurog's in no shape to handle serious fighting.
The Hob
Fantasy
Stand alone novel set in it's own world.
Stand alone novel set in it's own world.
- The Hob's Bargain 2001 ISBN: 0441008135
- Aren is a simple housewife, but catastrophic events leave here widowed and her town isolated in a world where magic has suddenly returned. To save her village, she must forge an alliance with a mischeivious and powerful mountain-spririt called the Hob.
Sianim Series
Fantasy
This is a loosely-woven series. The books can be read in any order. They share the same world, but each book is a stand-alone story with it's own cast of characters.
This is a loosely-woven series. The books can be read in any order. They share the same world, but each book is a stand-alone story with it's own cast of characters.
- Masques 1993 ISBN: 0441520995
- Aralorn is a shape-shifting spy, assigned the mundane task of watching a powerful and well-loved high mage. Alas, the mage is evil, and has magically beguiled almost everyone around. Aralorn escapes his castle and plans to kill the mage, aided by her mysterious companion, Wolf.
- Steal the Dragon 1995 ISBN: 0441002730
- Rialla is an escaped slave working as a horse trainer in the mercenary-state of Sianim. The spy-master asks her to return to the land of her former captivity, playing the role of a slave once more in the hopes of averting an impending civil war.
- When Demons Walk 1998 ISBN: 0441005349
- Shamera was a noblewoman and a mage, but her master was brutally killed by an invisible attacker and her city conquered by foreigners. Now she's a thief, who has found her magic doubly useful in a culture that doesn't believe in it. However, the creature that killed her master has returned, leaving a trail of bodies in the castle, and the Lord seeks her help to stop the killings.
*Associated Materials. These stories may reference events or characters seen in the series, but are not integral to the plot of the primary series.