Night Broken

In "Night Broken," the eighth installment of Patricia Briggs's bestselling Mercy Thompson series, protagonist Mercy faces a formidable challenge that hits uncomfortably close to home. An unexpected call from Adam Hauptman's ex-wife, Christy, thrusts her into their lives once more, claiming she's on the run from an abusive ex-boyfriend. Adam, ever honorable, offers Christy refuge in his home, much to Mercy's unease. Her instincts, sharpened by years of navigating the supernatural world, immediately tell her that Christy's intentions are far from innocent. Christy's true agenda soon becomes clear: she aims to reclaim Adam and systematically turn his pack against Mercy, sowing discord and doubt. Adding to the emotional turmoil, Christy's ex proves to be no ordinary human but a powerful, malevolent entity, leaving a trail of death in his wake. Mercy must set aside her personal struggles and battle for her relationship, her pack, and her life against both human manipulation and a truly dangerous, otherworldly foe determined to tear her world apart.