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Patricia Briggs
Patricia Briggs was born on 1965 in Butte, Montana, USA. She has lived in various cities in the Pacific Northwest, and now resides in Washington state. Briggs began writing in 1990 and published her first novel in 1993.
Fire Touched
Coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson and her werewolf mate Adam find themselves in the middle of a dangerous standoff between humans and the fae. After rescuing a human child stolen by the fae years ago, the pack must decide if they are willing to risk a full-scale war to protect him. As tensions reach a breaking point, Mercy realizes the boy possesses a power that could either save them or destroy everything they've built.
While Fire Touched can be enjoyed on its own for its immediate plot, the overarching character relationships and the political landscape of the fae and werewolf communities are deeply established in earlier books. For the richest experience and full understanding of character motivations, starting from the beginning of the series is recommended.
The main conflict introduced in Fire Touched reaches a resolution by the end of the book, providing a satisfying conclusion to its central storyline. However, like many books in a long-running series, it leaves room for future developments and ongoing character arcs.