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Silver Borne
Mercy Thompson: Book 5
Series: Mercy Thompson
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See moreA fast-paced adventure featuring the ingenious and appealing Mercy Thompson - mechanic, trouble-magnet and coyote shapechanger.
A fast-paced adventure featuring the ingenious and appealing Mercy Thompson - mechanic, trouble-magnet and coyote shapechanger.
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Being a mechanic is hard work. Mercy Thompson, for instance, has just spent the last couple of months trying to evade the murderous queen of the local vampire seethe, and now the leader of the werewolf pack—who's maybe-more-than-just-a-friend—has asked for her help.
A book of fae secrets has come to light, and they're all about to find out how implacable—and dangerous—the fae can be.
OK, so maybe her troubles have nothing to do with the job. But she sure could use a holiday...
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Like most people who own their own business, I work long hours that start early in the morning. So when someone calls me in the middle of the night, they'd better be dying ... Mechanic Mercy Thompson is woken at 3am by a vampire calling in a favour. He has to deliver a message to a fellow undead and needs...$2300Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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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...Paperback$2200Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Night Broken
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Soul Taken
Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable-filled suspense story - Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Royals series. Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must face her greatest fears in this chilling entry in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series. The vampire Wulfe is missing. Since he's deadly, possibly...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Smoke Bitten
Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . 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 — RT Book Reviews Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The tenth 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 Coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson is attacked and abducted in her home territory. Fighting off a crazed werewolf,...Paperback$2300Usually:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
Silver Borne
Being a mechanic is hard work. Mercy Thompson, for instance, has just spent the last couple of months trying to evade the murderous queen of the local vampire seethe, and now the leader of the werewolf pack—who's maybe-more-than-just-a-friend—has asked for her help. A book of fae secrets has come to light, and they're all about to find out how implacable—and...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Frost Burned
Shapeshifter Mercy Thompson's life is calming down, at least enough that she can focus on mundane matters like Black Friday sales. But on her return, Mercy is unable to contact her mate, Alpha Adam Hauptman, or the other members of their pack. All she knows is that Adam is angry and in pain. With the werewolves fighting a political battle...Paperback$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Winter Lost
'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story' — Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series. Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must stop a disaster of world-shattering proportions in this exhilarating entry in the No. 1 New York Times bestselling series. In the supernatural realms, there are...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Shifting Shadows
Mercy Thompson's world just got a whole lot bigger... A collection of all-new and previously published short stories set in a world described as "the best new urban fantasy series I've read in years" by Kelley Armstrong—featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends. The collection includes the new stories: 'Silver' 'Roses in Winter' 'Redemption' 'Hollow' ...and reader favourites:...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Moon Called
'I didn't realize he was a werewolf at first. My nose isn't at its best when surrounded by axle grease and burnt oil . . .' Mercedes Thompson runs a garage in the Tri-Cities. She's a mechanic, and a damn good one, who spends her spare time karate training and tinkering with a VW bus that happens to belong to...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Iron Kissed
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....Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs has generally received positive reviews, with readers enjoying its engaging storyline and well-developed characters. The book is appreciated for its fast-paced plot and the blend of fantasy elements with a compelling narrative. Fans particularly praise the strong protagonist and the depth of the world-building throughout the series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356500621
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Patricia Briggs graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German. She worked for a while as a substitute teacher but now writes full time. Patricia Briggs lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the next thrilling Alpha and Omega novel - an extraordinary fantasy adventure set in the world of Mercy Thompson but with rules of its own. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan, and J. R. Ward. 'Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer' - Nalini Singh, New...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
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