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Mercy Thompson — by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson Series in Order: 23 books
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Mercy Thompson Homecoming
Book - 0.5
Mercy Thompson is a walker, a magical being with the power to transform into a coyote. She lives on the fine line dividing the everyday world from a darker dimension, observing the supernatural community while standing apart. When Mercy travels to...
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Fairy Gifts
in Naked CityBook - 0.5
Featuring original stories from 20 authors, this dark, captivating, fabulous and fantastical collection, Naked City, is not to be missed! Edited by award-winning editor Ellen Datlow. In this thrilling collection of original stories some of today's...
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Gray
Book - 0.5
There's nothing like home renovation for finding skeletons in the closet or otherwordly portals in the attic. Now, for any homeowner who's ever wondered, "What's that creaking sound?" or fans of "how to" television who'd like a little unreality mixed...
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Moon Called
Book - 1
Werewolves can be dangerous if you get in their way, but they'll leave you alone if you are careful. They are very good at hiding their natures from the human population, but I'm not human. I know them when I ' meet them, and they know me, too. Me...
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Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, Vol. 1
Book - 1.25
- Five Mercy Thompson novels have topped the New York Times best-seller list, and her premiere graphic novel did the same. Now Patricia Briggs' heroic shape-shifter returns to comics!
- Mercy Thompson inhabits two worlds without truly b...
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Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Moon Called, Vol. 2
Book - 1.5
In the past week, coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson has seen her friends kidnapped, killed, and assaulted - and things are about to get worse! A war between werewolves is erupting, and Mercy is caught smack in the middle! Can she unravel the secrets...
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Blood Bound
Book - 2
Under the rule of science, there are no witch burnings allowed, no water trials or public lynchings. In return, the average law-abiding, solid citizen has little to worry about from the things that go bump in the night. Sometimes I wish I was an aver...
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Iron Kissed
Book - 3
I could smell her fear, and it satisfied something deep inside me that had been writhing under her cool, superior gaze. I curled my upper lip so she could get a good look at my sharp teeth. I might only weigh thirty or so pounds in my coyote shape, b...
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The Star of David
Book - 3.5
The editors of Many Bloody Returns deliver the perfect howl-iday gift, with new tales from Patricia Briggs, Carrie Vaughn, and many more. New York Times bestselling authors Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Keri Arthur, and Carrie Vaughn--along w...
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Bone Crossed
Book - 4
As a shapeshifter with some unique talents, ace car mechanic Mercy Thompson has had to maintain a tenuous harmony between the human and the not so human within the Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington on more than one occasion. But this time she may be i...
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Silver Borne
Book - 5
When Mercy Thompson, mechanic and shape-shifter, attempts to return a powerful fae book she previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down. It seems the book contains secrets -- and the fae will do ju...
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River Marked
Book - 6
Car mechanic Mercy Thompson has always known there was something different about her, and not just the way she can make a VW engine sit up and beg. Mercy is a shapeshifter, a talent she inherited from her long-gone father. She's never known any other...
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In Red, With Pearls
Book - 6.5
All new strange cases of death and magic in the city by some of the biggest names in urban fantasy. In this all-new collection of urban fantasy stories, editors George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois explore the places where mystery waits at the en...
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Frost Burned
Book - 7
Mercy Thompson's life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Adam Hauptman -- the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf pack -- has made her a stepmother to his daughter Jesse, a relationship that brings moments of blissful normalcy t...
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Night Broken
Book - 8
Mercy must deal with an unwanted guest -- one that brings a threat unlike anything she's ever known. An unexpected phone call heralds a new challenge for Mercy. Her mate Adam's ex-wife is in trouble, on the run from a stalker. Adam isn't the kind...
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Hopcross Jilly
Book - 8.5
Mercy is a shapeshifting coyote and honorary member of the Tri-Cities werewolf pack. When the pack stumbles upon the buried bones of numerous dead children, she shapeshifts into a mystery of the legendary fae - a mystery that draws Mercy's stepdaught...
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Fire Touched
Book - 9
Mercy Thompson is back, and she'll soon discover that when the fae stalk the human world, it's the children who suffer... Tensions between the fae and humans are coming to a head. And when coyote shapeshifter Mercy and her Alpha werewolf mate, Ad...
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Silence Fallen
Book - 10
In the #1 New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy's bond with the pack -- and her mate -- is broken, she'll learn what it truly means to be alone... Attack...
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Storm Cursed
Book - 11
In this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves... My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic. And a coyote shapeshifter. And t...
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Smoke Bitten
Book - 12
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, faces a threat unlike any other in this thrilling entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only "superpowers" are that I turn into a thirty-five p...
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Soul Taken
Book - 13
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must face her greatest fears in this chilling entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.The vampire Wulfe is missing. Since he's deadly, possibly insane, and his current idea of "fun" is stalking...
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Winter Lost
Book - 14
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must stop a disaster of world-shattering proportions in this exhilarating entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.In the supernatural realms, there are cr...
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Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson
Mercy Thompson's world just got a whole lot bigger... A collection of all-new and previously published short stories featuring Mercy Thompson, "one of the best heroines in the urban fantasy genre today" (Fiction Vixen Book Reviews), and the charac...
Series Premise
Mercy Thompson is a walker—a shapeshifter who can become a coyote—who runs a one-woman auto repair shop in the Tri-Cities. Her heritage gives her unique abilities (immunity to some magic, scent tracking, resilience), but she is neither werewolf nor fae, positioning her as an outsider with ties to multiple supernatural groups. The world is ours, but with a hidden supernatural layer that has recently begun revealing itself to humans (werewolves publicly "come out," fae follow suit, vampires remain secretive). Each book centers on Mercy being drawn into a dangerous situation—often a murder, kidnapping, or magical threat—that affects her friends, pack, or community. She uses her wits, mechanical skills, coyote form, and alliances to investigate and resolve the crisis, frequently clashing with powerful supernatural leaders. The overarching narrative tracks Mercy's growth from lone survivor to integral member of the local werewolf pack (Columbia Basin Pack), her deepening romance with pack Alpha Adam Hauptman, and her role as a bridge between worlds. Themes include identity, loyalty, prejudice against the "other," found family, and balancing independence with connection.
Mercy Thompson Series Characters
Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson Hauptman: The protagonist—a tough, independent walker (coyote shapeshifter) and Volkswagen mechanic. Raised by werewolves after her mother's abandonment, she values her autonomy but forms deep bonds. Smart, sarcastic, brave, and resourceful; her past trauma (mother's abandonment, abusive foster care) shapes her resilience.
- Adam Hauptman: Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack—strong, protective, dominant, and deeply in love with Mercy. Former soldier, he struggles with control and pack responsibilities but is loyal and honorable.
- Supporting/recurring:
- Darryl and Auriele (Adam's second and his mate).
- Stefan (vampire ally).
- Zee (fae friend and mentor).
- Warren and Kyle (gay werewolf couple).
- Honey, Mercy’s packmates, and her half-sister/niece figures.
- Enemies like rival Alphas, rogue fae, or human hunters.
Setting of the Mercy Thompson Series
The primary setting is the Tri-Cities area of Eastern Washington (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland)—a real-world region along the Columbia River, reimagined with a hidden supernatural community. Mercy lives in a small house in the suburbs, runs her garage, and interacts with the local werewolf pack (led by Adam Hauptman, who lives nearby). The area mixes suburban normalcy with wilder elements: the Columbia River, Hanford nuclear site (used in plots), deserts, mountains, and rural surroundings.
The supernatural world includes:
- Werewolf packs with strict hierarchies and magic.
- Vampire seethes (hidden, politically complex).
- Fae reservations (post-reveal, tense relations with humans).
- Other creatures (ghosts, witches, walkers).
The era is contemporary (2000s–2020s), incorporating modern technology, cars, cell phones, and social issues (prejudice against supernaturals, pack politics, fae-human tensions). The Pacific Northwest's natural beauty—rivers, mountains, seasons—contrasts with urban and supernatural dangers.
Tone & Themes of the Mercy Thompson Series
The tone is engaging, action-packed, and emotionally grounded—urban fantasy with strong romantic and suspense elements. Briggs balances high-stakes danger (fights, kidnappings, magical battles) with humor, warmth, and character-driven moments. Mercy's first-person narration is witty, sarcastic, and self-deprecating—she's tough but not invincible, often making mistakes or getting in over her head. Violence is present and sometimes graphic (werewolf fights, vampire attacks), but it's purposeful and tied to consequences. Romance is passionate and central—deep emotional bonds, protective instincts, and steamy chemistry—without overshadowing the plot. The series feels empowering and hopeful: Mercy faces trauma and prejudice but grows stronger, supported by loyal friends and family. It's addictive, with a mix of adrenaline, heart, and humor that makes it binge-worthy.
Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series is a standout urban fantasy saga that delivers 14+ captivating novels of action, romance, and supernatural intrigue in the Pacific Northwest. Through Mercy Thompson—a resourceful walker mechanic caught between worlds—the books explore identity, loyalty, prejudice, and the power of found family amid werewolves, vampires, fae, and human threats. With Mercy's sharp wit, fierce independence, and deepening bonds (especially with Adam Hauptman), the series combines thrilling mysteries, emotional depth, and a richly built world that rewards longtime readers. It's addictive, empowering, and heartfelt—perfect for fans of strong heroines and complex supernatural societies. As Mercy continues facing new dangers while protecting those she loves, the saga affirms that even a lone coyote can find strength in community, love, and her own unbreakable spirit.
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