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Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, Book 1) [Kindle Edition]

Patricia Briggs (Author)

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Mercy Thompson's life is not exactly normal. Her next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a VW bus for a vampire. But then, Mercy isn't exactly normal herself.

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Moon Called is an excellent read with plenty of twists and turns... Thoroughly satisfying, it left me wanting more. (Kim Harrison, author of Every Which Way Is Dead)

A new novel by Patricia Briggs guarantees a good reading time. (Crescent Blues)

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Product Details

File Size: 478 KB
Print Length: 304 pages
Publisher: Ace (January 31, 2006)
Sold by: Penguin Publishing
Language: English
ASIN: B000OCXHTK
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Lending: Not Enabled
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,853 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #91 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Contemporary

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“ This is a great story, well developed characters and well written. ” Lisa K. Ray | 188 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I love that the main character is a strong woman!! ” Crystal Rose | 114 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I was hooked from the start after reading this book. ” Encourage thinking | 98 reviewers made a similar statement

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277 of 292 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A new, dark urban fantasy heroine May 24, 2006

By Tom Knapp VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Authors the likes of Tanya Huff, Laurell K. Hamilton and Charlaine Harris have successfully peopled our modern world with vampires, lycanthropes and other supernatural beings who, to some extent, coexist politely among us mere mortals, living within complex hierarchies, bureaucracies and clan protocols.

Add Patricia Briggs to the list. In Moon Called, she gives us a world where lesser fae beings such as brownies have "come out" to an incredulous public -- were forced out, more accurately, because of increasing advances in technology and forensic investigations -- while the greater fae and supernatural buildings -- werewolves, vampires and such -- remain hidden from popular view. Briggs, best known for high fantasy, makes a smooth transition to its dark, contemporary counterpart with this novel.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Moon Called focuses on an apparent clan war among werewolves, and Briggs outlines a creative, highly detailed society in which they live. The focal point, however, is Mercy Thompson, auto mechanic and shifter.

Most of the fae population originated in Europe, emigrating to North America along with colonial settlers. Shifters, however, have their roots in Native American traditions, and their powers don't always work by the same rules. Mercy shifts at will to and from coyote form, and even in human form she has enhanced senses and speed.

Mercy becomes involved in the story when a teenager walks into her garage looking for work. She gives him one -- warily, because her senses tell he's a werewolf, and he's not from the local clan. But all too soon, men and werewolves come looking for him, the local Alpha has been attacked in his own home, and a dead body has been left as a warning on Mercy's front porch. The action just heats up from there, as the local seethe of vampires and at least one local witch take an interest. Fortunately, Mercy is quick on her feet and has a keen, analytical mind when it comes to sorting out conspiracy theories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything that LKH's books should be... but aren't. January 24, 2006

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Great mystery. Plenty of red herrings and twists to keep on interested. A great feel for werewolf, vampire, and fae politics - without being preachy.

The heroine is very likeable. Tough without being a "Mary Sue". Smart without feeling a need to make the men around her feel stupid. Funny without being camp.

All in all, a very good read. None of the so called "erotica" that Laurell K. Hamilton insists on brow beating us with, but lots of romantic interests and possible future romance.

I particularly like that this heroine is a self confident business owner, who accepts what she is. She recognizes her limitations of size and strength (against both men and wolves), and accepts that it's okay to leave the fight to others every once in a while.

I will definitely be reading this author again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gutsy, believable preternatural thriller! January 20, 2007

By Snowbrocade VINE™ VOICE

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Mercy Thompson is a new entry in the tough-chick, alternate universe, preternatural fantasy/thriller genre. In a world where vampires, the fae and werewolves co-exist with humans, Mercy straddles the line as one of the few remaining "walkers" from a Native American magical bloodline whose scions can shift at will into the shape of a coyote.

As a child, Mercy was orphaned and was raised by a pack of werewolves. She ran away from the pack and an early marriage in her teens. Now she lives alone, the owner of her own car repair shop. When Mercy takes in a newly made teen werewolf she unwittingly takes on a whole world of hurt from those who are performing experiments on werewolves. She seeks refuge in her childhood pack and gets to the bottom of the evil cabal preying on young shapeshifters.

Blood Bound is a tautly written action thriller in a believable alternate universe. Her characters are well written, sympathetic and entertaining. Briggs manages to convey the intricacies of this alternate universe without long detailed explanations. There is some romantic tension between Mercy and her old flame, but in mercifully small doses. Very enjoyable and looking forward to the next installment in the series!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Once of my favorite authors

I love a strong heroine. Mercy is not only strong, she is sarcastic, irreverent and funny. Good read despite leaning into romance. Read more

Published 8 hours ago by Bailey

3.0 out of 5 stars the beginning of a series???

I don't know if this book quite has it. There was a lot of filler and fluff. Too much explaining going on. Read more

Published 1 day ago by K-Dawg

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

I am loving this whole series. Quick and easy reads. I can't put them down. They end with a twist and don't leave you hanging. I don't like cliffhanger endings. Read more

Published 2 days ago by Cynthia

3.0 out of 5 stars A great concept marred by several problematic themes.

I'm going to be honest and say that when I first read this book several years ago, I fell in love with it. Read more

Published 3 days ago by Jade

1.0 out of 5 stars Found it rather boring

I found the ending to be predictable, no real twists to the story, the characters seemed to have been copied from other books written about super natural beings. Read more

Published 4 days ago by bwhitman@grnco.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Is Mercy reborn with the rise of the new sun?

Wow. I have always enjoyed science fiction but so far this one is my favorite. I will reread this one a few times I believe. Way to go Patricia Briggs. Keep going with the series.

Published 6 days ago by Little wolf imp

5.0 out of 5 stars Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (thoughts on a reread)

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Published 7 days ago by Samantha.1020

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked from the start

Quite frankly I have never really gotten into the vampire and werewolves thing much less gotten into a book with a female lead. This was a hole different animal. Read more

Published 8 days ago by Calvin Reinders

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked

First book in this series and I am hooked. Enjoyed the story and the development of the relationships. Werewolves, coyotes, fairies, and vampires. Already through book 2.

Published 13 days ago by Read2Much

4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read

I read this book fairly quickly but was a bit let down with the conclusion. The story line seemed to have a lot of potential but ended on a somewhat lackluster note. Read more

Published 17 days ago by Rachel Adams

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Patricia Briggs is the author of the New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. She lives in Washington state with her husband, children, and a small herd of horses.

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Mercy Thompson vs Anita Blake	I can't say whether you would like it or not, as I do not know you, but I can certainly add to the "more good things" list. The Mercy Thompson series is one of my favorites. (I mark the release date on a calendar and buy the book the day it comes out. That's how much I love them.) To... Read more Aug 5, 2008 by El Capitán \| See all 29 posts
Audio	Nope. No audio version in the works. Jan 15, 2007 by Mike Briggs \| See all 4 posts
Help/Suggestions?	Ilona Andrews Magic Burns, and then the next couple in the series. They are amazing! First 3rd is a bit slow, but just start reading and you will be amazed! May 6, 2011 by Julissa Faw \| See all 7 posts
Is this a teen read?	"I like to read about scandles, sex, drugs, vampires, cussing, romance, death, ect." Scandles-no sex- not for a while and never graphic drugs-no vampires- some but not particularly glamorous cussing- not really romance-definitely but not every page death-always The books are written in... Read more Sep 10, 2009 by Liz N \| See all 9 posts
Hardcover Version Of Series	I hope so! Paperbacks just don't stand up to constant rereading, and I would like to add the series to my bookshelf. Maybe if the fourth sells enough they will go back and re-release them; haven't they started doing that with LKH's books as well? Jun 1, 2009 by B. Dansby \| See all 5 posts
the next book with the shapeshifter Mercy	Blood Bound is scheduled for Feb 2007 (which means it will be out late January) Patty Oct 15, 2006 by Mike Briggs \| See all 2 posts