| 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...
A note from Patricia...
I knew Silver Borne was going to be Samuel's book before I finished Bone Crossed. Samuel has been just kind of existing for too long, and it's time to do something about it. Authors love unstable situations, it's like seeing a giant boulder balanced atop a steep hill. One little nudge and things get interesting fast.
Of course, Mercy has her own problems. The fae book . . . well I'd like to claim I plan everything. I was finishing Hunting Ground when Daniel dos Santos wrote to me, asking for more details about Silver Borne because he didn't want to give it a generic cover. Mercy still had the book of fae knowledge she'd borrowed back in Iron Kissed, and needed to return it to the proprieter of that little bookstore. It had been one of those little details that I'd forgotten to include in Iron Kissed. I noticed the omission before Iron Kissed made it into print -- but one of the benefits of a series is that I decided just to make it a little scene in Bone Crossed instead of trying to work it into an already finished book.
A trip to a bookstore just never felt right in Bone Crossed -- I mentioned it to let readers know I hadn't forgotten about it, in case they were getting antsy. It was one of those details I wrote a note for myself about, so I wouldn't forget. After all, Mercy is supposed to be a likeable heroine, and we all know how book lovers feel about people who don't return borrrowed books! So, the book was this little niggling thread that just needed to be tied up with a sentence or two. No big deal.
Brewster's Library, the bookstore where Mercy borrowed the book, is one of the few things in Mercy's world that's actually based on a real place (with permission by it's owner, of course). However, while I was writing Bone Crossed, the store closed. That was all right (not that the bookstore had closed, I don't like to see bookstores closing!) but for the Mercy series it didn't really matter. I usually make up important locations — mostly so that, for instance, churches don't have people ask them if they are haunted or have vampires in the basement. Then I thought, what if Mercy tries to return the book — and finds no one at the bookstore? So I told Daniel about the book, and he was happy. Mercy wasn't as happy with me <grin> but happy people don't make for good stories.
Best,
Patty
Reviews for Silver Borne
"Coyote-shifting garage mechanic Mercedes Thompson, now mated to Adam, the Alpha of the local werewolf pack, embarks on her exciting fifth dark fantasy adventure (after 2009's bestselling Bone Crossed). Three subplots—Mercy's attempt to return a magical book to a fae friend-of-a-friend, her difficulties integrating into Adam's pack, and her roommate Samuel's misery over being a lone Alpha—come together seamlessly, and excitement builds as Mercy and her loved ones go through ever more intense experiences, including a house fire, a suicide attempt, a death sentence, and a reunion between long-ago loves. 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. Fans of the series will be thrilled; new readers should start at the beginning or risk drowning in the immersive world-building." - Publisher's Weekly
"The fifth Mercy Thompson yarn has the garage mechanic-to-coyote shape-shifter, who could use a little relaxation after whacking all those vampires in Bone Crossed (2009), up to her armpits in romantic and supernatural trouble. Her housemate Sam, a lone werewolf, has developed suicidal depression from the conflict of his two natures. Mercy herself is still working out the relationship with Adam, her bonded mate and the leader of a werewolf pack, which has been put in the danger posed by a jealous female werewolf. Then Mercy gets a call asking her to check on a comrade who may have gone missing. The Fae may be involved. Ai-yi-yi. There’s a lot going on in Silver Borne, but its pacing is practically perfect as it shifts between introspection and sudden action. Mercy is back in the West after the New Orleans setting of Bone Crossed, so most of the characters will be familiar to readers of the first three of Mercy’s now eagerly awaited adventures as well as their graphic-novel prequel, Homecoming (2009). A must for anyone following the series, one that should also be popular among fans of paranormal romance." - Frieda Murray, Booklist
Read an excerpt from Silver Borne
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2010 Appearances and Signings
- April 17: Kennewick WA
- Book signing at the Kennewick Bookworm 11:00 am unil 1:00 pm.
- April 17: Richland WA
- Book signing at the Kennewick Bookworm 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
- May 1: Kennewick WA
- Book signing at the Barnes and Noble in the Columbia Center Mall, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
- May 28-31, 2010: Missoula MT
- The little big con, Miscon. We're still trying to decide if this is a super-friendly small convention, or a really awesome family reunion with all of our adopted family (waves at Cthulhu Bob!). Always lots of fun!
- July 31, Aug 2 2009: Spokane WA
- Of course, we're going to SpoCon. Spocon is only on it's third year, but it's a supremely orchestrated frezy of fannish delights. This year they've got Michael Whelan, Tanya Huff and several other legend-status guests. I can't say enough nice things about them.
Also by Patricia Briggs
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