Best Selling Books by Patricia Briggs

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In her bestselling Alpha and Omega series, Patricia Briggs "spins tales of werewolves, coyote shifters, and magic and, my, does she do it well" (USA Today Online). Now mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham face a threat like no other--one that lurks too close to home... They are the wild and the broken. The werewolves too damaged to live safely among their own kind. For their own good, they have been exiled to the outskirts of Aspen Creek, Montana. Close enough to the Marrok''s pack to have its support; far enough away to not cause any harm. With their Alpha out of the country, Charles and Anna are on call when an SOS comes in from the fae mate of one such wildling. Heading into the mountainous wilderness, they interrupt the abduction of the wolf--but can''t stop blood from being shed. Now Charles and Anna must use their skills--his as enforcer, hers as peacemaker--to track down the attackers, reopening a painful chapter in the past that springs from the darkest magic of the witchborn...

Mercy Thompson''s next-door neighbor is a werewolf, her former boss is a gremlin, and she''s fixing a VW bus for a vampire, but Mercy isn''t exactly normal herself. Original.

A dangerous conspiracy threatens the wolf pack and Mercy Thompson is on the run. Lives have been lost, hostages taken, and our coyote shapeshifter is caught in the crossfire. Now, surrounded by old friends and new enemies, seeking safety in the town that shunned her, face-to-face with her foster father and her former lover...can Mercy unravel the mystery in time to save her friends? Or even herself?

Anna never suspected that werewolves exist, till the night she became one herself! A rare Omega wolf, for three long years she''s kept her head down at the bottom of the pack, learning to trust no one. Now, Anna''s caught the eye of a powerful Alpha wolf, who recognizes her true value as a member of the pack. What will happen when Alpha and Omega come together? Cry Wolf is the latest series of supernatural adventure by New York Times best selling fantasy author Patricia Briggs. Set in the same world as her popular Mercy Thompson novels, it''s sure to be a hit with fans old and new!

Mercy Thompson''s all-new comic book adventure continues in a story by New York Times'' bestselling author, Patricia Briggs! Jesse''s the prime suspect in her classmates'' disappearances, so Mercy seeks advice from the legendary Zee, a spokesman for the fae. Meanwhile, Jesse receives a phone call that may just spell the end... for her! You''ve never read a Mercy Thompson story like this before! This issue features bonus content exclusively on comiXology!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes a fantastical series set in a world where magic is the only thing that stands between humanity and total destruction... Seraph is a Raven mage, and among the last of the Travelers who ensure that the city of Colossae is safe from evil. Unwelcome by those who fear magic, the wizard clans have been decimated by the very people they’ve sworn to protect. But Seraph is spared a similar fate by the ex-soldier Tier—and together they build a life where she is no longer burdened by her people’s responsibility. But now Tier is missing—or dead—and Seraph’s reprieve from her duty is over. Using her magic to discover her husband’s fate, Seraph realizes the prison that holds the evil entity known as Stalker is weakening—and only Seraph can fulfill her ancestors’ oath...

Mercy Thompson''s all-new comic book adventure comes to its tense conclusion, in a story by New York Times'' bestselling author, Patricia Briggs! Mercy has discovered a fae connection to the buried bodies. But can that knowledge help save her stepdaughter Jesse before she becomes Hopcross Jilly''s next victim?

''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer and Silence Fallen is simply fantastic. I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series. ''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel, and she certainly doesn''t disappoint with this latest Mercy Thompson book . . . Briggs hits another one out of the park!'' RT Book Reviews My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic. And a coyote shapeshifter . . . And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack. Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn''t stood upon a bridge and taken responsibility for the safety of the citizens who lived in our territory. It seemed like the thing to do at the time. It should have only involved hunting down killer goblins, zombie goats and an occasional troll. Instead, our home was viewed as neutral ground, a place where humans would feel safe to come and treat with the fae. The reality is that nothing and no one is safe. As generals and politicians face off with the Gray Lords of the fae, a storm is coming and her name is Death. But we are pack, and we have given our word. We will die to keep it. In this new instalment in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves . . . Books by Patricia Briggs: The Mercy Thompson books Moon Called Blood Bound Iron Kissed Bone Crossed Silver Borne River Marked Frost Burned Night Broken Fire Touched Silence Fallen Storm Cursed Shifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs presents a collection that includes the first two novels in her Sianim series—together in one volume. Before there was Mercy Thompson...In a world far removed from the Alpha and Omega werewolves...There was the shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn. MASQUES After an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn has fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. Her latest mission involves gathering intelligence on the increasingly charismatic and dangerous sorcerer Geoffrey ae’Magi. But in a war against an adversary armed with the power of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is—or where he will strike next? WOLFSBANE For the last ten years, Aralorn has led a dangerous existence. Now she must return home, for her noble father, the Lyon of Lambshold, has passed away. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive, they find that not only is he not dead, but a darkness is very much alive within him...

The Hurog duology concludes with this fantastical adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Ward, ruler of Hurog, is striving to restore his lands and people to prosperity, wanting nothing more than a quiet life. But when an old friend, escaping from High King Jakoven’s torturers, seeks refuge in his keep, Ward can no longer ignore the growing rebellion against the tyrannical High King. He realizes that he cannot stand aside—he must join with the rebels. However, Jakoven has a secret weapon with which he intends to crush the rebellion: Farsonsbane, a magical artifact that has destroyed entire cities. But first, Jakoven needs blood to awaken it. Dragon’s blood. The very blood that courses through Ward’s veins…

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the first “thrilling”* novel in the Hurog duology. Most everyone thinks Ward of Hurog is a simple-minded fool—and that’s just fine by him. But few people know that his foolishness is (very convincingly) feigned. And that it’s the only thing that’s saved him from death. When his abusive father dies, Ward becomes the new lord of Hurog...until a nobleman declares that he is too dim-witted to rule. Ward knows he cannot play the fool any longer. To regain his kingdom, he must prove himself worthy—and quickly. Riding into a war that’s heating up on the border, Ward is sure he’s on the fast track to glory. But soon his mission takes a deadly serious turn. For he has seen a pile of magical dragon bones hidden deep beneath Hurog Keep. The bones can be dangerous in the wrong hands, and Ward is certain his enemies will stop at nothing to possess them...

A world of shapeshifting wolves comes vividly to life in this collection of four comics based on Cry Wolf, the first book in Patricia Briggs’s #1 New York Times bestselling Alpha and Omega series. Charles and Anna are on the hunt for a rogue werewolf in the Montana mountains. The creature has morphed into something so dark that it kills everything in its path: deer, elk, grizzlies…humans. But the wolf is the creature of something far more powerful. One of Charles and Anna’s own pack harbors a centuries-old secret that has come back to haunt him—and wreak vengeance on those around him. Charles and Anna—unaware of the truth—are two innocents who stand in the way. But even as members of their pack rally around them, Anna’s rare power comes into its own—and is unleashed…

There''s a witch in the wilderness and she''s snared Anna and Charles! Has their hunt for the killer werewolf come to an unexpected end, or can Anna''s gifts as an Omega free them both before it''s too late?

The third novel in the international No. 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series - the major urban fantasy hit of the decade ''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris ''The best new fantasy series I''ve read in years'' Kelley Armstrong MERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTER It wasn''t hard to follow the scent of blood to the living room where the fae had been killed. It had been a violent death, perfect for creating ghosts. Mercy Thompson enjoys life as a mechanic, but life is never simple given her increasing closeness to the local werewolf pack, and her ability to change into coyote form at will. And when a member of the fae community calls in a favour, needing her skills for a covert murder investigation, she jumps into the hunt. But the dangers multiply and she clashes with shadowed creatures of great power. When her old boss Zee is charged with a brutal assassination, Mercy find herself fighting alone. There are those who love her, who would keep her safe, but she is wary and holds her freedom precious. Until, that is, she has nothing left to lose but her life . . . Praise for the series: ''Plenty of twists and turns . . . Kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can''t-put-it-down end'' Kim Harrison, bestselling author of Dead Witch Walking ''I enjoyed every minute of it. I love Mercy and can''t wait for her to kick some more ass'' Lilith Saintcrow Books by Patricia Briggs: The Mercy Thompson books: Moon Called Blood Bound Iron Kissed Bone Crossed Silver Borne River Marked Frost Burned Night Broken Fire Touched Silence Fallen Storm Cursed Shifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)

Dark magic brings dire results as the evil witch Mariposa attempts to enslave the king of the werewolves and awakens a legendary beast within! Will Alpha wolf Charles escape the icy grip of her sorcery only to die at the hands of his enraged father? Time and hope are running out...unless the gentle Omega wolf Anna can somehow tip the scales in time! Be there as Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf reaches its stunning conclusion!

A collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey. A child’s wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It’s not always about winning; sometimes it’s about showing up for the fight. It’s about loving your life’s work, and jobs that make you question everything. In this anthology, seventeen authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humor, love, sacrifice, dedication, and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last. Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection.

Includes bonus material and a never-before-published version of issue #1! Patricia Briggs, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson novels, “always enchants her readers" (Lynn Viehl). Now her Alpha and Omega series—set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalties, and passions—comes vividly to life in this collection of four comic books based on Cry Wolf, the first book in the series. Anna never knew werewolves existed, until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she’s learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. Then Charles Cornick, the enforcer—and son—of the leader of the North American werewolves, came into her life. Charles insists that not only is Anna his mate, but she is also a rare and valued Omega wolf. And it is Anna’s inner strength and calming presence that will prove invaluable as she and Charles go on the hunt in search of a rogue werewolf—a creature bound in magic so dark that it could threaten all the pack…

The second Sianim novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Masques. For the last ten years, shapeshifting mercenary Aralorn has led a dangerous existence—a far cry from her noble upbringing. Now she must return home under the most unfortunate circumstances. Her father, the Lyon of Lambshold, has passed away. But when Aralorn and her companion Wolf arrive, the combination of their magic uncovers something wonderful yet alarming—he’s not actually dead, but only appears so. Yet a dark mist is also very much alive within him... The Lyon of Lambshold has been ensorcelled by the ae’Magi, who’s using him as a conduit to finally destroy Aralorn and Wolf. With her father as the pawn, can Aralorn overcome this mysterious mist with her magic? Or will she finally fall to the blackest of magic, losing not only her one true companion, but also her life...

Danger. Evil. Death. Heroes can face it all, but they cannot do it alone. Throughout history, creatures both big and small have stood alongside heroes and helped them through trying times, whether on the battlefield or in their laps. In these brand-new stories, seventeen bestselling authors regale us with adventures of animal companions and how they often are the ones rescuing the rescuer. New stories by / in the world of Jim Butcher – from The Dresden Files Faith Hunter – from Jane Yellowrock Patricia Briggs – from Mercy Thompson Seanan McGuire – standalone L. E. Modesitt – from Archform: Beauty and Flash Kelley Armstrong – from Cainsville L. J. Hachmeister – from the Triorion Universe/Laws of Attraction Sam Knight – from The Abandoned Lands Eliza Eveland – from Talons and Tethers Hailey Edwards – from The Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy D. J. Butler – from Abbott in Darkness Lucienne Diver – from The Latter-Day Olympians A. J. Hartley – from The Bowescroft Series Alex Erickson – from Furever Pets John Hartness – from Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter R.R. Virdi – from Tales of Tremaine Jennifer Blackstream - from Blood Trails Purchasing this book saves a puppy’s life! Book sale profits are donated to: Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Follow the contributors to learn more.

Mercy Thompsons neuester Auftrag beginnt harmlos: Sie und ihr Gefährte Adam sollen einen randalierenden Troll zur Vernunft bringen. Doch dann finden sie dabei einen seit Langem vermissten Jungen – einen Jungen, der einst von den Fae entführt wurde. Plötzlich droht die ohnehin schon angespannte Situation zwischen den Menschen und den Fae völlig zu eskalieren, und die Tri-Cities stehen vor einem Bürgerkrieg. Um das Schlimmste zu verhindern, nehmen Mercy und Adam den Jungen in ihrem Rudel auf – nicht ahnend, dass ihr Schützling eine dunkle Gabe hat ...

Mercy est peut-être d''une nature changeante, mais elle a la loyauté chevillée au corps ! Lorsque son ancien patron et mentor est arrêté pour meurtre et abandonné par les siens, Mercy est la seule à vouloir l''innocenter, qu''il le veuille ou non. En revanche, le coeur de Mercy est, lui, tout aussi changeant que son apparence: il balance entre deux loups-garous. Mais ces derniers ne sont pas réputés pour leur patience, et si Mercy ne parvient pas à faire un choix, Sam et Adam s''en chargeront peut-être pour elle...

Jahrhundertelang lebten die Fae in Annwnn, doch dann verschloss die Anderwelt ihre Pforten, und die Fae mussten fliehen. Ihre prächtigen Schlösser ließen sie zurück. Ebenso wie ihre magischen Artefakte. Und ihre Gefangenen, finstere Kreaturen, die seither eine Spur der Verwüstung in Annwnn hinterlassen. Nun ist das tückischste dieser Geschöpfe aus der Anderwelt entkommen und streift ungehindert durch die Tri-Cities. Es kann jede nur erdenkliche Gestalt annehmen und die Gedanken seiner Opfer kontrollieren. Für Mercy Thompson ist klar, dass sie dieses Monster aufhalten muss – um jeden Preis ...

Marsilia, la Reine des vampires de la région, a appris que Mercy l''avait trompée en tuant l''un des membres de son clan... et elle n''acceptera que le prix du sang pour venger cette trahison. La jeune coyote-garou vient de tomber sur un os, car la sentence qui pèse sur elle en fait la cible de toutes les créatures à la botte des vampires. Heureusement que Mercy peut compter sur Stefan et sur l''Alpha si sexy qui a juré de la protéger. Mais s''ils étaient menacés par sa simple présence ? Et si, pour les épargner, Mercy n''avait plus qu''un seul choix : partir ?

Pozor na zajíce! Není ušák jako ušák. Někteří, zvláště ti démoničtí, koušou a dokážou zotročit vaši mysl tak, že byste vztáhli ruku i na své nejbližší. Bolestně se o tom přesvědčí kojotí automechanička Mercedes Thompson. Patricia Briggs už mnohokrát dokázala svým fanouškům, že má pro ně v autorském šupleti vždy něco nového. Tentokrát se nevypravíme do nevyzpytatelné říše Pod Kopcem, naopak. Pod Kopcem v podobě malé umouněné holčičky si postaví dveře do své říše přímo na Mercyině pozemku. Srážka s fae končívá málokdy šťastně, ale nyní bylo na svět vypuštěno něco, s čím si nikdo neví rady a co se postará, aby Mercy potkávala ve svém domku o ducha navíc. Jako by nestačilo, že se kolem plíží vražedný kouřový démon a Mercyin poťouchlý upíří šmírák. Navíc se ještě něco děje s jejím Adamem a jejich manželství začíná z nepochopitelných důvodů skřípat...

Mercy Thompson ist zurück – ein neues Abenteuer für die coolste Gestaltwandlerin aller Zeiten Mercy Thompson ist ohne Zweifel die heißeste Automechanikerin in den ganzen Tri-Cities, und sie hat die außergewöhnliche Gabe, sich in eine Kojotin zu verwandeln. Doch Mercys Leben gerät aus den Fugen, als ihr Gefährte Adam, der Alpha des mächtigsten Werwolfrudels der Stadt, entführt wird – zusammen mit seinem ganzen Rudel, den Wölfen, die inzwischen zu Mercys Familie geworden sind. Mercy setzt alles daran, ihre große Liebe und das Rudel zu retten, und kommt dabei einer gewaltigen Verschwörung auf die Spur. Einer Verschwörung, die das Leben aller Gestaltwandler in Nordamerika bedrohen könnte.

A fantasia urbana tem uma nova heroína: Mercy Thompson. Ela é forte e independente, mas num mundo repleto de perigos, será isso suficiente? Mercy Thompson é mecânica de automóveis e uma rapariga tão bela quanto independente. O seu segredo? Consegue mudar de forma. A sua perdição? Não consegue mudar de lealdade. Como tal, quando o seu antigo mentor é preso por assassínio e deixado a apodrecer atrás das grades pela sua própria espécie, Mercy está disposta a arriscar a vida numa missão solitária para limpar o nome dele. Mas a sua lealdade também vai ser testada de outros lados: os lobisomens não são conhecidos pela sua paciência e, se Mercy não se decide entre os dois de quem gosta, Sam e Adam podem fazer a escolha por ela... Com enredos tortuosos, personagens inesquecíveis e uma escrita dinâmica, Patricia Briggs eleva a fantasia urbana a novos patamares de qualidade.Criada por lobisomens, Mercy Thompson prepara-se para a aventura da sua vida.

Le spin-off de la série à succès Mercy Thompson Au coeur des montagnes sauvages du nord de la Californie, tous les habitants d''un village ont subitement disparu, comme s''ils s''étaient évaporés dans la nature. Craignant une intervention surnaturelle, le FBI décide de faire appel à une équipe de choc : Charles et Anna, qui les ont déjà aidés par le passé. Mais très vite, il semble qu''une ville déserte est le moindre des mystères à élucider. La mort rôde dans la forêt, et Charles et Anna doivent répondre à son appel. Une entité ancienne et dangereuse s''est éveillée dans les montagnes... et ce n''est pas sa première rencontre avec des loups-garous.

Anna a toujours ignoré l''existence des loups-garous, jusqu''à la nuit où elle a survécu à une violente agression... et en est devenue un elle aussi. Dans sa meute, elle a appris à faire profil bas et à se méfier des mâles dominants jusqu''à ce que Charles Cornick, Alpha, et fils du chef des loups-garous d''Amérique du Nord entre dans sa vie. Il affirme qu''Anna est non seulement sa compagne, mais qu''elle est aussi une Omega d''une puissance rare... ce qui se révélera très utile pour traquer un loup-garou doté d''une magie si sombre qu''il pourrait menacer l''ensemble de la meute.

Fuyant son nouveau petit ami violent, Christy, l''ex-femme d''Adam, fait un retour fracassant dans les vies d''Adam et Mercy. La cohabitation n''est pas simple. Surtout lorsque Christy décide de monter la meute contre Mercy afin de récupérer son ex-mari. Et la situation empire lorsque son petit ami retrouve sa trace : les cadavres s''empilent et Mercy va devoir mettre ses problèmes personnels de côté pour affronter une créature bien décidée à mettre son monde à feu et à sang ! « J''adore ces livres. » Charlaine Harris, auteure de True Blood

Mercy ne cracherait pas sur quelques jours de vacances. Apres avoir passe les derniers mois a tenter d''echapper aux griffes de la Reine des Vampires, elle decouvre que le grimoire des faes est tombe dans de tres mauvaises mains: les secrets qu''il renferme sont sur le point d''etre reveles. Ce qui n''est pas du gout de tout le monde. Non contente de devoir regler cette crise majeure, Mercy a des problemes personnels: sa maison a brule, son ami Samuel file un tres mauvais coton et on lui reproche les dissensions apparues au sein de la meute. Elle va devoir faire preuve de la plus grande diplomatie... pas facile quand on est sous pression !

Jsou divocí a zlomení. Vlkodlaci příliš narušení, než aby mohli žít mezi ostatními svého druhu. Pro své vlastní dobro byli vyhoštěni na okraj Aspen Creeku v Montaně. Dost blízko Marokovy smečky na to, aby měli její podporu; dost daleko na to, aby nikomu neublížili. Jejich alfa odcestoval ze země, na volání o pomoc faeského druha jedné z divých proto odpoví Charles s Annou. Zamíří do horské divočiny, kde překazí únos – krveprolití však zabránit nedokážou. Charles a Anna tak nyní musí využít svých schopností vymahače a mírotvorkyně k vypátrání útočníků, otevřou tím ale bolestivou kapitolu minulosti napsanou nejtemnější magií těch, kdo se narodili s čarodějnou mocí...

Aufregend, sexy, magisch Mercy Thompson ist stolze Besitzerin einer Autowerkstatt. Und sie hat das außergewöhnliche Talent, sich in einen Kojoten zu verwandeln – eine Gabe, die sie von ihrem verstorbenen Vater geerbt hat, zu dem sie niemals Kontakt hatte. Doch als sich in den Tiefen des Columbia River das Böse regt, bleibt Mercy nur eine Möglichkeit, um ihr Leben zu retten: Sie muss die Familie ihres Vaters finden ...

Als Christy, die Exfrau ihres Gefährten Adam, plötzlich in ihrem Leben auftaucht, schrillen bei Mercy sämtliche Alarmglocken – und das zu Recht, denn Christy führt nichts Gutes im Schilde: Sie will Adam zurück und ist sogar bereit, Mercys eigenes Rudel gegen sie aufzustacheln. Doch eine Mercy Thompson gibt niemals kampflos auf – schon gar nicht in der Liebe! Noch ahnt Mercy nicht, dass Christy ihr geringstes Problem ist: Ihr droht weitaus größere Gefahr von einem Gegner, der die ganze Welt zerstören kann ...

Anna et Charles viennent d''être réquisitionnés pour assister à un sommet, afin de présenter la proposition de Bran : faire en sorte que les loups finissent par révéler leur existence aux humains. Mais l''Alpha le plus redouté d''Europe, la bête du Gévaudan, est tout à fait contre ceprojet... rien d''étonnant. Mais manifestement il n est pas le seul. Car, quand Anna est attaquée par des vampires qui usent de la magie de la meute, Charles et elle doivent unir leurs forces pour traquer celui qui est derrière tout cela...

Collects Patricia Briggs'' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #s 1-4!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 the Tri-Cities of Washington for a job interview, she quickly finds herself smack-dab in the middle of a gang war between rival packs of werewolves. And as if fangs and fur weren''t bad enough, Mercy must deal with the scariest creature of all: her mother, who is convinced that Mercy is making a mess of her life and determined to set her daughter on the right course. The thrilling adventures of Mercy Thompson-Moon Called, Blood Bound, and Iron Kissed-have topped the New York Times bestseller list. Now Mercy makes her comics debut in an exclusive new story created by Patricia Briggs. Mercy Thompson: Homecoming is sure to please longtime fans and capture new ones with its mix of unforgettable characters and thrilling supernatural intrigue.