In the seventh installment of the acclaimed Mercy Thompson series, 'Frost Burned' plunges Coyote shapeshifter Mercy into a new level of crisis. Having finally settled into her role as the mate of Alpha werewolf Adam and stepmother to Jesse, Mercy's life appears to be stabilizing. However, a seemingly minor car accident shatters this fragile peace. Suddenly unable to contact Adam or any of her pack, Mercy is left with a chilling sense of dread, aware only that Adam is consumed by pain and fury. As werewolves navigate a precarious political landscape, striving for public acceptance, Mercy fears Adam's mysterious disappearance is no coincidence, hinting at a larger, more sinister plot threatening the entire pack. Isolated and outmatched, Mercy must draw upon every ounce of her strength and resourcefulness. She finds herself in a desperate race against time, forced to forge alliances with unlikely, even dangerous, individuals to uncover the truth and rescue her loved ones from an enemy whose power she can barely comprehend. The stakes have never been higher for the Tri-Cities pack, and Mercy must fight tooth and nail to protect them.
Critical Reception
"As a 'No. 1 bestselling' novel and a 'major urban fantasy hit,' 'Frost Burned' further solidifies the Mercy Thompson series' standing as a beloved and impactful staple of contemporary paranormal fiction."