This took me a while to get into, but it was well-worth it. :) The main character, Mercy, is very likable but I felt the story didn't get going until half-way thru. There are lot of characters here who sort of come and go -- it makes them hard to keep track of -- but I think that will not be a problem as the series continues. Also, it didn't distract from the story at all.

This is a well-written book, with a good premise. Sort of a werewolf-based mystery. I love the author's take on werewolf culture; and her creativity with Mercedes particular brand of magic. The writing is crisp, welcoming and enjoyable. Her characters are nicely non-perfect, and all the more interesting for it. I am eagerly waiting for the next book because I think this is going to be a GREAT series to read.

Female mechanic Mercy Thompson, a coyote shapeshifter very familiar with werewolves, tries to help a newly turned werewolf but things go awry and she finds herself entangled in a complex plot. A couple of people mentioned that this was a little slow to get into - I didn't have this problem at all. I liked Mercy's character, probably for two main reasons. One was that she is smart. Throughout the book she trusts her instincts (true she second guesses herself on one point, but her instincts seem to be right). Also, as she tries to figure out the big picture and what is going on, she asks good questions and also figures out some things pretty quickly when she gets a good clue. I prefer that over a heroine who sits around confused and asks whats going on and the other characters who figured it out have to explain it to her for the reader to understand. The second reason is the way she handled the males in this story. But to go into more detail would be a spoiler. An enjoyable read. There will be a sequel - "Blood Bound" which I'm looking forward to. I'm probably going to look for more books by this author, this is the first book of her's I've read.

The Mercy Thompson books are very well written and I must say it took me by surprise. I had a bad experience with Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series which started out great and then turned into weird erotica nonsense. This is nothing like that. It's science fiction the way it should be. I couldn't put either book down and found myself staying up late to finish. The heroine is independant yet maintains her femininity. Mercy Thompson was raised by werewolves but is a walker - a shape-shifter whose animal form is a coyote. As described on the back of one of the books, Mercy has friends in high and low places and often finds herself in somewhat dangerous situations. She always pulls through, of course, with a little help from her friends. Try it, there's a lot to like about Patricia Briggs's writing and characterizations. I can't wait for the next book! :-)

really nice series on a female shapeshifter (she can change instantly into a coyote without going thru the whole werewolf thing about morphing your body)..anyway, not much sex (which is nice for a change!), not much violence (which is nice for a change!) and she's a female car mechanic (which is nice for a change!). Enjoy.

Nice series opener. It was a little bogged down in introducing a pantheon of characters, but managed to carry plenty of plot in the mixture. Good to see a paranormal where werewolves are the primary protagonists. Recommended. :)

Very well-written werewolf mystery. The main character is a shape shifter (coyote) who must struggle to maintain her place in a society where werewolves and vampires control all. Not a typical werewolf fantasy but an engrossing mystery with a very strong female protaganist. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the sequel.

I seem to have a very hard time finding good paranormal books but when I do,its a special treat. This series blew me away! I loved every minute of it. The books are written well, Mercy is one of the coolest characters ever and the storyline almost couldnt be better at keeping your attention until the very last page. everybody should read this series!!

Good read. Patricia Briggs did her usual good job of making the 'supernatural' feel 'natural'. One of the strengths of her worlds is their self-consistency but, for me at least, they tend to be a little depressing. The characters are not so much living life as toughing it out...

When the werewolf next door is severely injured and his daughter kidnapped, Mercy returns to the werewolves who raised her for help. Lots of page turning action - this book overlaps with the Alpha & Omega series as Mercy was raised by the Marrok's pack.

Mercedes Thompson
1. Moon Called (2006)
2. Blood Bound (2007)
3. Iron Kissed (2008)
4. Bone Crossed (2009)

Alpha and Omega
Alpha & Omega in [I think] On the Prowl
1. Cry Wolf (2008)
2. Hunting Ground (2009)

If you like reading Kelley Armstrong's "Women of the Otherworld" series... you are going to love the Mercy Thompson series from Patricia Briggs. Mercy is not a werewolf, but a "walker" who shapeshifts to coyote form. She is another smart, tough girl who is humble enough to know she isn't Wonder Woman, but strong enough to run with the bigger dogs. Now, if I can just find more of Patricia Briggs' books on PBS, I'll be happy!

I loved this book. Mercy is a strong woman with a past. She is walker that was raised by a pack of Warewolves. She tries hard to resist the control of the alpha's in her life, but when they need her she is there. The charicters in this book were great and I grew to like many of them. The story was faced paced and fun. This was a real page turner. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.

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Mercedes Thompson is a walker, a descendant of Native Americans and has the ability to turn into a coyote and detect magic and block it. She gets drawn into a fight with werewolves because of her neighbor. Turns out she helps out a lot and practically saves the day, and only sustains mild injuries.


This book was so much like the first couple of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake books, it has the same tone and sort of the same concept, but different...lets just hope she doesn't turn the series into nothing more than completely gratuitous sex scenes in book form. I liked the tension between Mercy and the local werewolf alpha, Adam. I like the whole idea of the story but it felt a bit like something was missing as well, although, I can't quite place what. Mercy is a strong female lead and I liked that as well. We will see what the rest of the series has in store.

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This book started off kind of slow with alot of explaining about past things rather than present action situations. It did pick up a bit in the middle of the book but i don't think i would read a sequel to it.

This Mercy Thompson series actually overlaps the other wold Omega series, with wonderful development of characters and interesting stories. A wonderful read for were-wolf tale fans, and vampires are evil greasy things.

I am so happy that a fellow Charlaine Harris fan referred me to Moon Called. She told me that if I liked Harris' plucky character Sookie Stackhouse, that I'd love Patricia Briggs' heroine, Mercedes Thompson. She was right -- I'm hooked! This is the most addictive book I've read so far in 2009.

Moon Called introduces a world of werewolves, vampires and fae that is familiar from other books, but also unique in and of itself. It follows the story of Mercy Thompson, a mechanic that just happens to also be a Walker -- a woman that can shift from human to coyote at will. She's not a werewolf, but she was raised by one, so she knows all the ins and outs of pack life.

Mercy is in the middle of a budding love triangle between the local werewolf pack Alpha and her childhood love -- also a werewolf -- who's come back into the picture after a threatening pack war brings everyone together again.

I liked the story's plot, but I enjoyed Mercy the most. She's a great, strong female character with a wry sense of humor, and her character is very well developed. Moon Called is the first book in a series, and I already can't wait to get my hands on its sequel. Briggs planted a lot of seeds in this novel and I'm excited to see how they blossom in the coming books. [close]

Loved loved loved this book. In my opinion it did not start off slow at all it kept my interest all the way through and I finished the book in two days (It would have been quicker but I had some studying to do). This is the beginning of a great series and I can't wait to read book 2.

Entertaining read!

It was light and easy read, without being predictable. The author has left room for character development and variety in fantasy/paranormal characters. In the first, you are introduced to her unusual heritage, enabling her to transform into a coyote. Her upbringing with werewolves is showcased. And her conflicting relationship with a neighbor alpha male gives hope that a romance may develop.

the first book Briggs wrote that was not solely fantasy. I was impressed, but i had read a lot of her other work, and was a fan already. Though i'm NOT really of fan of urban, super-natural stories, i liked her characters, especially the vampire with the VW bus. as with many of her other books, it is easy to approach and leaves you feeling good after the swift read.

I loved this book, finished it a day. Plan on buying more from this author.

I started this book at six in the evening and stayed up until I finished it. I loved every page.

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