Bone Crossed

In Patricia Briggs's 'Bone Crossed,' shapeshifter Mercy Thompson finds her carefully constructed life in the Tri-Cities of Eastern Washington teetering on the edge. Known for her unique coyote shifting ability and her knack for navigating the volatile world of supernatural beings, Mercy has always striven for balance between humans and the hidden preternatural community. However, her past actions come back to haunt her when Marsilia, the formidable local vampire queen, seeks vengeance for a fallen clan member. Protected by the powerful Columbia Basin werewolf pack and her close bond with its Alpha, Adam Hauptman, Mercy herself is safe from direct reprisal. But Marsilia is cunning, and her target shifts to those Mercy holds dear, placing her friends and allies in grave peril. As if that weren't enough, Mercy must also contend with the resurgence of her former mentor, Samuel Cornick, whose deteriorating mental state and growing instability pose an unpredictable and dangerous threat, forcing Mercy to confront difficult choices and protect those she loves from enemies both old and new.