Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson, #3)

by Patricia Briggs

“Expect to be spellbound”* by Patricia Briggs’s #1 New York Times bestselling series starring Mercy Thompson. Being a lowly “walker” in a world of vampires, werewolves, and fae once kept her safe. But Mercy’s bark—and bite—are not so harmless any more…
 
Though Mercy can shift her shape into that of a coyote, her loyalty never wavers. So when her former boss and mentor, Zee, asks for her help, she’s there for him. A series of murders has rocked a fae reservation, and Zee needs her unique gifts, namely her coyote sense of smell, to sniff out the killer.
 
But when Zee is accused of murdering the suspect Mercy outed, he’s left to rot behind bars by his own kind. Now it’s up to Mercy to clear his name, whether he wants her to or not.
 
Mercy’s loyalty is under pressure from other directions, too. Werewolves are not known for their patience, and if Mercy can’t decide between the two she cares for, Sam and Adam may make the choice for her...


 
*Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author

• ISBN10: 0441015662
• ISBN13: 9780441015665
• Publish Date: 2 January 2008
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Imprint: Ace Books
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780441015665

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

Iron Kissed is the third book in the Mercy Thompson series. Mercy is asked to assist in figuring out who is murdering Fae on the reservation. Zee, Mercy's friend and mentor is later arrested for the murders. Mercy steps in to clear his name and the Fae make it very clear they do not want her help. This novel is my favorite in the series thus far. Briggs blends folklore and fiction to enhance this tale and the effect is delightful. Mercy's character growth is awesome as she is tested by some of her biggest adversaries. In this novel, Mercy make a much anticipated decision regarding the men in her life.

Protagonist Mercy Thompson is one of my favorite kick-ass female heroes. So often the female leads in urban/paranormal fantasies are whiny and need a man to take care of them and save the day. Mercy is; fearless, thoughtful, painfully independent, smart, loyal and just. She is also a shape-shifter and takes the form of a coyote. In her coyote form she is able to investigate and go unnoticed by others. Her sense of smell is heightened and she is able to detect lies and danger.

Mercy has a unique set of friends. Handsome, Dr. Sam, is a lone wolf whom Mercy crushed on most of her teen life. She was raised in his pack and he broke her heart. He is back in the picture and wants Mercy in his life. Smoking hot, Adam, is the Alpha of the Were pack and lives directly behind Mercy. In an attempt to save Mercy in the last novel, he declared her his mate. Now Mercy must decide between them.

I loved, Iron Kissed and can’t wait to sink my teeth into book four entitled Bone Crossed. Iron Kissed delivered a great mystery, an in-depth look at the Fae in this fascinating world Brigg’s created. We see Mercy in so many different lights. She is growing stronger and sorting out her feelings for Sam and Adam. Mercy is also tested in this novel as a horrible event seeks to destroy everything. I love the other characters Brigg’s has created and look forward to learning more.

[Linda]

Even better than the first two! I love this series :)

[inlibrisveritas]

Mercy is once again pulled into the middle of supernatural problems when faes are murdered. This was a wonderful continuation of the series and I thoroughly enjoyed it, Briggs does a very good job at setting the scene and putting you in the mind set of Mercy.