I enjoyed this book just as I have all in the series. The series in general is an easy read with several likeable characters. I like how Adam and Mercy's relationship developed in this installment and the general direction the series is taking. ( )

I zipped right through this new entry in the Mercy Thompson series. As good as the previous one I read. Must find the others!

Still wish Briggs hadn’t left her classic fantasy novels for Laurell Hamilton territory, but I’m growing fond of Mercy Thompson, the shapeshifter hanging around a werewolf pack and, in this book, variously: recovering from a brutal attack; taking her relationship with the Alpha of the pack to the next level; helping a little boy who sees ghosts; and dealing with various powerful vampires who want to kill, fuck, or otherwise use her, sometimes nicely but mostly not. Plenty of room left to explore Mercy’s shapeshifter powers, and their relationship to other supernatural creatures, in subsequent books. ( )

Vampires, werewolves and ghosts oh my! Mercy is back after the events of Iron Kissed and is slowly coming to terms with what happened to her. She is trying to build a relationship with Adam, the local werewolf Alpha whilst still loving her ex who is also a werewolf, Samuel. Complicating matters is the vampire Queen Marsilia who uses Stefan to get her attention. Someone has told her that Mercy killed one of her favourite vampires and Marsilia marks Mercy to all supernaturals as one to destroy.

What happened to her made the newspapers and an old college friend shows up out of the blue asking Mercy to come to her house to get rid of a ghost. She has a son who is being haunted and her husband does not believe either of them. Mercy leaves taking Stefan as a protector to see if she can do anything despite not being able to exorcise it. There is only one vampire where they are headed (the Monster) who allows no others on his territory. Mercy realises she really doesn't want to attract his attention as is he a vampire that scares even other vampires!

Another great addition to the series. This is still my favourite urban fantasy series around at the moment. Mercy is a truely likable character with many human failings despite being a supernatural being herself. I also really like the fey who pop up in this novel again too. I am really looking forward to the enxt installment. ( )

Briggs really doesn't break stride. This, the 4th book in the Mercy Thompson series, is every bit as good as the first, and the whole world grows on me more and more. And this from a reader who normally doesn't go for paranormal fiction. I have had my eyes opened--another assumption bites (if you'll pardon the expression) the dust.

Oh, and I'm already on the library reserve list for her next book, when at last it comes! ( )