Smoke Bitten

A Mercy Thompson Novel, Book 12

By: Patricia Briggs

Narrated by: Lorelei King

Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, faces a threat unlike any other in this thrilling entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman.
My only “superpowers” are that I turn into a thirty-five pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I'm going to need them.

Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill—until she locked her doors against them. They left behind their great castles and troves of magical artifacts. They abandoned their prisoners and their pets. Without the fae to mind them, those creatures who remained behind roamed freely through Underhill wreaking havoc. Only the deadliest survived.

Now one of those prisoners has escaped. It can look like anyone, any creature it chooses. But if it bites you, it controls you. It lives for chaos and destruction. It can make you do anything—even kill the person you love the most. Now it is here, in the Tri-Cities. In my territory.

It won't, can't, remain.

Not if I have anything to say about it.

Critic reviews

“I love these books.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic- and fable-filled suspense story.”—Erin Watt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Royals series

“Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer....I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!”—Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

“The best new urban fantasy series I've read in years.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong

“Mercy Thompson [is] one of urban fantasy's best-loved heroines.”—SF Site


“An excellent read with plenty of twists and turns....It left me wanting more.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison, on Moon Called

“The world-building is incredibly lush....A fantastic urban fantasy adventure....A wonderful world to lose oneself in as a reader.”—Fresh Fiction

“Briggs' careful and layered building of both her world and her characters is an iron-clad guarantee of an outstanding read! Fans will love this one!”—RT Book Reviews

“Briggs continues to surprise and intrigue readers with Mercy's inventiveness and intuition under duress.”—Publishers Weekly

“Yet again, we see why Patricia Briggs is a master storyteller.”—Literary Escapism

WORTH THE WAIT!!!

I don’t know why this one was one of my most expected books of the year. It was a “I CANNOT WAIT FOR IT TO COME OUT” book! I was also afraid that my high expectations would make this book feel not as good as it should because this has happened to me before - with books, movies, and other things.

Well, I shouldn’t have worried. The book was awesome. And it met my high expectations wonderfully!

As I don’t want to leave spoilers I can only said that Mercy did what she does best! And to not miss this installment of the Mercyverse! It was worth the wait!

Recommended audiobook!

smoke bitten

wow!!! again, perfectly written, perfectly performed and just plain fun!!! and a bit scary and a bit sad but totally wonderful!!! thank you for another great read!!!

Just now as good as the others

I feel like this book brought a lot of new concepts, but it didn't really resolve any of them. I find myself lacking a feeling of closure, and it doesn't provide the satisfaction I was hoping after waiting for this book to be released.

Not her usual thriller

Of course, I loved it! The climax was very anti-climatic. I feel like her next book might be more thrilling though. Of course I still love the voice actress. Thank you!

Awesome

You have to read this book it is great but first you should read all of Patrica Briggs Mercy Thompson books you will love them
I have read every single one of them over alot. Her books are Awesome