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Soul Taken: A Mercy Thompson Novel, Book 13
by Patricia Briggs
About this book
Mercy Thompson, the coyote shifter and mechanic who has become a staple of urban fantasy, returns in a chilling installment that proves why this series remains a genre titan. When the unpredictable and dangerous vampire Wulfe vanishes, the delicate peace holding the Tri-Cities together begins to fracture. Mercy and her mate, Alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman, are forced into a desperate search that threatens the very foundation of their pack dynamics.
As the body count rises, a terrifying question emerges: is a legendary, soul-reaping entity back, or are they facing a more human, yet equally lethal, threat? The investigation forces Mercy into a dark, twisted trail where her survival skills are tested to their absolute limit. Fans of the series will appreciate the continued evolution of Mercy and Adam’s relationship, as the couple navigates the complexities of a partnership built on mutual respect and fierce protection.
If you crave immersive world-building, high-stakes mystery, and a found-family dynamic that feels earned and authentic, this series is essential reading. Blending supernatural suspense with the grit of a paranormal procedural, this thirteenth chapter offers a perfect entry point for new readers and a masterful continuation for long-time devotees of the Mercy Thompson saga.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B097CJ8QBM
Reader Reviews
April 22, 2024
Of the 13 that are out so far, this is one of my favorites. It's funny, the character development is good, Adam is getting the hang of treating Mercy as an independent being instead of someone that needs to be bubble wrapped, the POV chapters are fun, and Tad is definitely starting to take after his father in every way and adding a lot of humor to his character. It's just a good book in general. I'll admit that it's probably not the most action-packed compared to the others; it has more of a...
September 14, 2022
I absolutely loved this story! It easily jumped to my top 5 favorites of the Mercy series. An evil artifact (sickle not scythe, please) is using a host to kill marginally magical people. There's a new movie about it. Tilly really wants it. Zee really wants it. Larry really doesn't want Zee to have it. And the Pack has internal issues to deal with and so didn't need this mess also! The main reason I enjoyed this so much is because Mercy has more agency. She has always been an independent...
October 7, 2022
This is the thirteenth book in this series. It features Mercy Thompson. VW (and other makes) mechanic and coyote shifter. She is also the mate to Adam Hauptman, the Alpha of the Columbia Basin Pack. They have sworn to protect the Tri-City area and all of it residents, mundane and otherwise. They are sent on a mysterious mission to find Wulfe, the extremely dangerous wizard of the local vampire seethe. He is also stalking Mercy with unknown intentions. Then they hear of magical people going...
January 25, 2024
Soul Taken is book thirteen in the Mercy Thompson sereis by Patricia Biggs What can I say about this series that hasn’t been said. I adore Mercy and returning to the world. It’s a joy and pleasure to return. I relish each new installment. It’s the calm; before the storm for the Tri-Cities Pack. Mercy’s life is in a good place. She’s accepted as the alpha’s mate and is growing to accept her role, so when Sherwood mysteriously gets his memories back, its a shock. And, then we have Marsalias...
August 24, 2022
I always await the latest Mercy book from Patricia Briggs with great anticipation, and delighted in this latest installment. Mercy and Adam join the Goblin King in solving the mysterious disappearance of the vampire seethe, as well as her vampire friend, Stefan, and his family. When they begin to search out the disappearance of Wulfe, the ancient vampire who is a bit insane and a lot dangerous, they discover the other disappearances, plus local witches and more have gone missing. It's a public...
