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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.
River Marked
Synopsis
Mercy Thompson is a coyote shapeshifter and mechanic who has always felt like an outsider among the werewolves she calls friends. Her honeymoon with Alpha Adam Hauptman takes a dangerous turn when an ancient, water-dwelling monster begins hunting along the Columbia River. To stop the creature, Mercy must embrace her heritage and seek help from the local Native American legends she is only just beginning to understand.
Genres
Characters
Mercedes ThompsonProtagonist
Adam HauptmanProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the previous books in the Mercy Thompson series before starting River Marked?
While River Marked features a standalone plotline, it is the sixth book in the Mercy Thompson series and builds on established character relationships and world-building. New readers might find the emotional depth and character motivations more impactful if they have followed Mercy's journey from the beginning.
Does River Marked feature a different narrative style compared to earlier books in the series?
River Marked is notable for being the first book in the Mercy Thompson series to include chapters from Adam Hauptman's perspective, offering readers a dual point of view. This provides new insights into his character and the dynamics of his relationship with Mercy.
Is River Marked inspired by any real-world mythology or folklore?
The book draws heavily on Native American folklore, specifically focusing on legends and spirits from the Columbia River region. This integrates real-world mythological elements into the urban fantasy setting, exploring indigenous beliefs and their impact on the supernatural world.