River Marked (Dramatized Adaptation)

Mercy Thompson, Book 6

De: Patricia Briggs

Narrado por: Christopher Walker, Renee Dorian, Gregory Linington, Rayner Gabriel, full cast, Erin Lin, Richard Rohan, Joey Sourlis, Ryan Dalusung, NJ Agwuna, James Lewis, Khaya Fraites

Coyote shifter Mercy Thompson and Alpha werewolf Adam finally reach the altar. But when they make the Columbia River their honeymoon destination, their newlywed bliss turns into a fight for survival....

Being a different breed of shapeshifter—a walker—Mercy can see ghosts, but the spirit of her long-gone father has never visited her. Until now. An evil is stirring in the depths of the Columbia River—and innocent people are dying. As other walkers make their presence known to Mercy, she must reconnect with her heritage to exorcise the world of the legend known as the river devil.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects, and cinematic music!

Performed by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Joey Sourlis, Ryan Dalusung, James Lewis, Richard Rohan, NJ Agwuna, Rayner Gabriel, Christopher Walker, Renee Dorian, Erin Lin, Sheree Wichard, Jon Vertullo, Jessica Threet, Laura C. Harris, Bianca Bryan, Karenna Foley, Maria Amelia Park, Nanette Savard, Rose Elizabeth Supan, Mort Shelby, Marni Penning, Scott McCormick, Steven Carpenter, Mike Carnes, Adrian Garcia, Michael John Casey, Damon Alums, Kay Elúvian, Nhea Durousseau, RJ Bayley, Sandi Stock, Terence Aselford, George Kopas, Christopher McLinden, Yasmin Tuazon, Eric Messner, Bradley Foster Smith, Drew Kopas, and Michael Glenn.

©2011 Patricia Briggs (P)2025 Graphic Audio LLC

Fantastic!

This is one of my favorite series and getting to listen to it in Graphic Audio is even better!

River Marked is the ongoing story of Mercy Thompson and her adventures. You should definitely read this entire series. I also recommend the Alpha and Omega series that is about different but related characters in the same world. Reading order can be found on the author’s website.

My highlights from this book (minor spoilers):
-I laugh each and every time I read/listen to the shenanigans surrounding Mercy and Adam’s wedding. Mercy’s mom and Jesse are quite the pair.
-I like that we (finally!) get more information about Mercy’s father and where her supernatural powers come from. Plus more supernatural beings!

The narration and sound effects are amazing! If you have not experienced a book in Graphic Audio, I highly recommend!

Improved voices for characters that previously had issues, and IMO the best book of the series.

I just finished listening to the (newly released) Graphic Audio version of River Marked. The radio play style is such a different experience, at this point I no longer buy the standard audio books. I simply prefer the sound effects and variety of voices to the (relatively) flat read by standard narrators.

I remain annoyed by the fakeness of adults trying to voice children.

My thoughts on River Marked:

They fixed the smarmy way the voice actor played Stefan, thank Coyote! I still wish he had a tiny bit of an Italian accent, but the smarm is gone! Ben's accent also seems toned down.

I finally realized exactly why River Marked remains my favorite of the Mercy side of the Mercy/A&O universe. It's because it's more like A&O - primarily focused on the main two characters, Mercy and Adam. I much prefer the way she writes A&O where the two romantic leads are BOTH the main characters, and they're always working together. Removing the larger cast means there was more development of the Mercy-Adam relationship. Before it seemed a little forced, because they're always surrounded by the pack and by Mercy's entourage.

I also realized Patty continued to write the pair of them differently after River Marked. Adam is much more a main part of the story, rather than a character whom she happens to have a relationship with.

Amazing

There really is nothing like graphic audiobooks. Mercy and Adam finally marry. In true Mercy fashion the honeymoon can’t go totally smoothly. I loved the story in this one. So many interesting characters. I do love this series and can’t wait for the next graphic audiobook!