“A great book that comes from a great thinker – it is a ship of thought, deep freighted with truth, with beauty too.” — Theodore Parker
Mercy Thompson. Briggs’ fictional character, lives in Washington not too far from this view of the Columbia River. — Photo by Pat Bean
Mercy Thompson
I discovered Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series a little over a year ago. It’s an urban fantasy that is normally not one of my favorite genres. While fantasy is one of the genres I read, I’m more into dragons and wizards than werewolves and vampires.
But I was at my older daughter home and looking for something to read.
“Try this,” Deborah said, and handed me “Moon Called.”
Perhaps on a clear day, Mercy can see Mount Rainier. — Photo by Pat Bean
“I doubt I’ll like it,” I said.
“Yes you will. Now read it,” Deborah demanded.
“OK, OK,” I said, thinking I would read a few pages and then go looking for something else in my daughter’s huge library. Instead I ended up staying up until 2 a.m. because I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it.
Briggs’ Mercy, a mechanic with a native American heritage who lives next door to a werewolf, has a vampire friend and can transform herself into a coyote, was a fascinating character whose actions both surprised and delighted me.
The writing was good, the plots complicated, the heroine strong and sassy, and the book had enough depth that it made me both laugh and cry. Within a few weeks, I had read all six of the Mercy Books, which in addition to “Moon Called,” include “Blood Bound,” “Iron Kissed,” “Bone Crossed,” “Silver Borne,” and “River Marked.” I also have now read many of Briggs other books – she’s a prolific writer.
It’s my normal reading scenario when I come across an author who can have me giggling one moment and looking for a tissue the next.
And just now I discovered, while looking up the order of the Mercy Thompson books, that there is a new Mercy Thompson book out, “Frost Burned.”
It’s downloading on my Kindle even as I finish this blog. I suspect it’s going to be a late night again.
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Thanks for the recommendation – have to check it out! Have a Great Day – Happy Reading:)
You’re welcome.
What fun to find a book that you can’t put down.
Yes it is and I’m always hoping each book I pick up is like that.
Now you’ve got me really wanting to get lost in a story! I think a library run before the long Easter weekend is in order.
Hee-hee. Happy librarying.
Pat, not my genre either and I will pass esp because the stack of books on my nightstand is growing faster than I can read them (again). I do appreciate reviews from people of like interests. So thanks. I go out of my way to read (and review) books written by people I know. So when do I get my copy of your book. AL
One of these days, hopefully, re my book. I seem to be stuck again. I’ m trying to figure out what’s standing in my way of finishing it because it’s not the writing. Hope life is treating you well.
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I read almost every genre except horror and graphic murder … Mystery and fantasy, however, are my best escapism reading. Happy Reading Al.
I know how this is. If I read one book that I like from a series, I immediately have to get all the books and read them in the correct order! Luckily, a lot of them can be read quickly.
Thanks for reminding me. Did you ever return the books?
Didn’t borrow Briggs’ books. It was another author, and no I haven/t. But they’re safe and I will.