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Soul Taken

Mercy Thompson: Book 13
Series: Mercy Thompson
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Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs is a gripping addition to the Mercy Thompson series, blending urban fantasy with intricate supernatural politics. Mercy faces mysterious disappearances in her community, as powerful magical forces threaten the balance between humans and the supernatural. With her unique abilities, she must navigate complex alliances and uncover the truth before it's too late.
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If you're drawn to tales of supernatural intrigue and compelling fantasy worlds, this book offers a thrilling escapade with vivid characters and magical adventure. Those who love strong, resourceful protagonists entwined in a world of werewolves, vampires, and mystical elements may find this an engaging and absorbing read.

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Mercy Thompson returns in another thrilling instalment of the major urban fantasy series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs

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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 insane, and his current idea of 'fun' is stalking Mercy, some may see it as no great loss. But when he disappears, the Tri-Cities pack is blamed. The mistress of the vampire seethe informs Mercy that the pack must produce Wulfe to prove their innocence, or the loose alliance between the local vampires and werewolves is over.

So Mercy goes out to find her stalker - and discovers more than just Wulfe have disappeared. Someone is taking people from locked rooms, from the aisles of stores and even from crowded parties. And these are not just ordinary people but supernatural beings. Until Wulfe vanished, all of them were powerless loners, many of whom quietly moved to the Tri-Cities in the hope that the safety promised by Mercy and Adam's pack would extend to them as well.

Who is taking them? As Mercy investigates, she learns of the legend of the Harvester, who travels by less-trodden paths and reaps the souls that are ripe with a great black scythe . . .

Series: Mercy Thompson

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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...
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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! β€” 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...
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  • Night Broken
    The eighth 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 An unexpected phone call heralds a new challenge for Mercy. Her mate Adam's ex-wife is in trouble,...
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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...
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  • Smoke Bitten
    Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series! β€” Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel β€” RT Book Reviews Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled...
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  • Silver Borne
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  • Frost Burned
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  • Winter Lost
    'Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story' β€” 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...
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  • 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 Armstrongβ€”featuring Mercy Thompson and the characters she calls friends. The collection includes the new stories: 'Silver' 'Roses in Winter' 'Redemption' 'Hollow' ...and reader favourites:...
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  • 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...
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  • 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....
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Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs receives high praise for its engaging storytelling and lovable characters, especially the protagonist Mercy Thompson, admired as a top urban fantasy heroine. Readers appreciate the blend of suspense, magic, and mythology, noting the series' continual improvement. Critics commend Briggs' skilled writing, describing the book as well-paced, full of action, and emotionally rich.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356513652

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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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