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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.
Silver Borne
Synopsis
Mechanic and shapeshifter Mercy Thompson is in over her head after trying to return a borrowed book to the Fae. The bookstore is shuttered, and she soon discovers the text contains secrets the Fae will kill to protect. While dodging deadly faerie politics, Mercy must also find a way to save her friend Samuel from his own fracturing wolf spirit before his father intervenes.
Genres
Characters
Mercy ThompsonProtagonist
Samuel CornickSupporting
Bran CornickSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the previous books in the Mercy Thompson series before Silver Borne?
Silver Borne is the fifth novel in the Mercy Thompson series and builds significantly on character relationships and ongoing plotlines established in earlier books. While the author provides some context, a new reader would miss crucial emotional depth and world-building by starting here.
Does Silver Borne end on a cliffhanger?
The main plot arc concerning the Fae and Samuel's condition reaches a resolution within Silver Borne. However, some character developments and broader series conflicts continue, setting the stage for future installments.