Mercy Thompson is a coyote shifter; her mate, Adam Hauptman, is the Alpha of the Columbia Basin pack. Between werewolves, Fae, magical artifacts, and her half-brother, Gary, showing up unexpectedly, Mercy has her hands full in this latest urban fantasy novel by Patricia Briggs. I love this series! Mercy and Adam and all the rest are some of my all-time favorite characters. Every book in this series is a magical adventure with suspense, heart, and humor. And this fourteenth novel is no exception. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. And when I finished, I wanted to pick up the first book in this series and read them all again. They're that good.
A Deceptive Composition by Anna Lee Huber
It's October, 1832, and Keira and Sebastian along with Sebastian's father, Lord Gage, are off to Cornwall to investigate a murder among the Roscarrock family--the part of Lord Gage's family that he hasn't seen or talked to in decades. What they find is an intricate web of secrets, smuggling, and lies. And unexpected danger, too. Huber's historical mysteries are always interesting and entertaining. I love this series because of the two main characters, Keira and Sebastian, and their relationship. If you're new to this series, I recommend starting with the first book, The Anatomist's Wife, where Keira and Sebastian first meet. You won't regret it.
Happy Reading!
I normally don't read fantasy genres, but a coyote shape shifter has me curious!
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Mercy Thompson is awesome. Such a great character. And the books are a lot of fun!
DeleteI really need to start the Mercy Thompson series. It sounds like exactly the kind of thing I love. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you would really like this series, Ashley! Mercy is such a great character. Her resilience and spunk and faith make her so likable. :D
DeleteThe Patricia Briggs series sounds interesting. You've read all 14? I'm not familiar with the term "urban fantasy." Is that a thing now?
ReplyDeleteUrban fantasy has become a thing. The books are set in present day in modern real life cities, but they have magic in them. Like coyote shifters. Or wizards. Jim Butcher's Dresden Files is another good example of a series that would be classified as urban fantasy.
DeleteYes, every installment of Mercy Thompson is a treat and it makes me want to start at the beginning and read them all over again despite having done it already 3xs! I need to read A Deceptive Composition. I have it and just haven't had time to read it yet. Another great series! :)
ReplyDeleteI do love both of these series! And it's been impressive that they've held up so well over all the books. Every time I finish reading one I'm anxious to read more. :D
DeleteI have heard of Anna Lee Huber's Verity Kent series, but not the Lady Darby books. Both sound interesting.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried her Verity Kent series, but I love her Lady Darby mysteries. She's a good writer.
DeleteThe last Mercy Thompson book I read was River Marked which was so good, and that was quite a few years ago, why I haven't read any since I don't know! I like the sound of the Lady Darby books and will investigate that first one.
ReplyDeleteIf you get back into the Mercy Thompson series, you have lots of good books ahead of you to read. And I think you'd like Huber's series. :D
DeleteThe Mercy Thompson series is so good! I always find myself wanting to go back and re-read those books. I really need to give Anna Lee Huber's writing a try sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI really want to go back and reread all of the Mercy Thompson books. Some of her most recent ones I've only read once...and I need to rectify that! ;D
DeleteI've been meaning to start the Mercy Thompson series for so long. At this point it's a bit intimidating to dive into such a long-running series.
ReplyDeleteIt can be very intimidating starting a long-running series. So much so I usually don't do it. But this one is worth it imo. :D
DeleteI like the cover of A Deceptive Composition. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great historical mystery series if you're ever in the mood for something like that.
DeleteSo glad you loved Winter Lost! I'm really tempted to start again from the beginning too -- I just love the world of these books so much!
ReplyDeleteI love the world Briggs has created in these books, too. And her characters are amazing! :D
DeleteThese two are not likely books I would choose to read but I'm glad you enjoyed them. I always like reading your thoughts on books, even if the books themselves don't appeal to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dorothy! I always appreciate your kind comments. :D
DeleteOne of these days I'll get to the Patricia Briggs books.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd really like them.
DeleteAnna Lee Huber is someone I've been wanting to read. I've heard good things and the time period of 1832 is unusual. The Regency era is over and yet the Victorian age has not yet begun. Plus the chemistry between two characters always gets me.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's their relationship that keeps me reading. When they meet in the first book, they don't even really like each other. And it's a fun time period, too.
DeleteLark, A Deceptive Composition sounds terrific! I'm so glad you posted bout it. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great series. One of my favs.
DeleteI'll take the werewolves book. Mercy me ... is right! Looks good on the cover.
ReplyDeleteIt's an awesome series! I've loved it since I read the first book. (And the werewolves in it are great.)
DeleteThanks for your recommendations of these books. I look forward to reading both.
ReplyDelete:D Thanks for commenting!
DeleteBoth books I want to read! I wish I could read faster--or even more often. :-)
ReplyDeleteI wish I could read faster, too. Or had a few more days in the week just for reading. :D
DeleteI really enjoyed The Deceptive Composition and pretty much everything else by Anna Lee Huber. I haven't read the first few books in the Lady Darcy series yet but I am looking forward to picking them up soon.
ReplyDeleteI love her Lady Darby mysteries. I haven't checked out her other series yet, but I want to.
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