Silver Borne

Mercy Thompson, Book 5

By: Patricia Briggs

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

All-new action in the number-one New York Times best-selling urban fantasy series.

When mechanic and shapeshifter Mercy Thompson attempts to return a powerful Fae book she'd previously borrowed in an act of desperation, she finds the bookstore locked up and closed down. It seems the book contains secret knowledge - and the Fae will do just about anything to keep it out of the wrong hands.

And if that doesn't take enough of Mercy's attention, her friend Samuel is struggling with his wolf side - leaving Mercy to cover for him, lest his own father declare Sam's life forfeit.

All in all, Mercy has had better days. And if she isn't careful, she might not have many more to live.

Have Mercy: listen to another Mercy Thompson chiller.

©2010 Patricia Briggs (P)2010 Penguin

Critic reviews

“If the term ‘ass-kicking chick’ has ever found a more apt heroine I - well, I can’t think of who. These are fantastic adventures and Mercy reigns.” (SFRevu)

“Filled with action, romance, and fae intrigue...another entertaining entry in a strong saga. However, it is Patricia Briggs’ world-building skills on a par with early Laurell K. Hamilton that make Silver Borne a winner.” (Midwest Book Review)

“Exciting...Briggs creates both well-rounded characters and a complex mythology, resulting in a rich read that’s far more than a series of action adventures strung together.” (Publishers Weekly)

Love this series

This is my 3rd trip down Mercy Thompson’s crazy life. I’m sure I’ll take the road again. That’s how much I love these books. It’s nice to have the books read to me and the narrator does a great job.

Best Series Ever!

Fresh new stories, with endings that I couldn't predict. I thought all the good stories, had been told. Not true! I also love, that I live in the PNW newr the Tri Cities. Pasco, has grown. 🤩🤩 This series, is extremely well written, and pure magic.

When a alpha werewolf mates a shapeshifter coyote

If you could sum up Silver Borne in three words, what would they be?

Interference. Clarification. Bonds

What did you like best about this story?

As usual Mercy is usually up to her neck in many different ways, I liked how Bran showed Mercy how to fix her mate bonds, so she could be rescued(?).

What does Lorelei King bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I read very fast and listening to the book being read allows me to absorb more of the story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

And there be fairy queens, so beware.

Any additional comments?

Sam finds his Silver, some of the pack interfere, and the Fae want a book.

This is a wonderful series.

In most series, when the main character begins a serious relationship (Especially if the main character is female) the series begins to fall flat. This is not so with Mercy.
P.Briggs has found a way to develop her character without losing the heart of Mercy and what makes her special.
L.King is Mercy I hope she continues the stellar job she is doing.

True jewel of a great series.

All novels in this series are great but this one is extra special. You will love the characters and how they work together so beautifully.

Mercy Series is Fantastic.

Use your credits for this series. Start with the first book, you won't be sorry. This installment is wonderful, but all of them have been good.

Once again a great read.

I loved this book again a great story looking forward to the next book in this series.

This is an important section of the series!

Emotionally relationships are built like haystacks. When there are multiple people involved when the haystacks get tall, wide and layered. Unless the haystack is built right and aired and dried properly the whole structure can catch fire and self destruct.
Mercedes has a hot mess to handle with the pack. Mercedes and Adam have been allowing the emotional pile to grow without fixing the issues. Now is the time to start airing the different opinions and points of view.
What both Adam and Mercedes dont see before their haystack reaches critical mass is that they haved not tended the packs issues with Mercy.
They trusted that the pack would first pull together. They counted on the major players to play their parts.
Mercedes and Adam are turning their attention where its most needed.
This book is a jewel!

Hooked!

Love how this series has so many stunning characters! The descriptive details paint such a beautiful picture

Sam I Am

Once again Mercy is in the middle of it. You have a Werewolf whose ready to let it all go, A Pack that is in upheaval over Mercy being mated to Adam, and a missing Fae that may or may not have something to do with a book Marcy holds. Hold on to your Volkswagens, cause as usual this ride is going to be bumpy and leave a few car parts behind.