Silence Fallen is book 10 in the Mercy Thompson series. I've really been enjoying this series and finally managed to catch up. I've noticed the series tends to cycle through which paranormal being is the focus in each book and this time around it's the vampires. The big story arc is that Mercy winds up being kidnapped and lands herself in a very dangerous situation that she might not be able to get out of. This novel really keeps you on your toes.


We start off the book with Mercy and the werewolf pack at Adam's house on a gaming night when she leaves to run an errand. Everything seems normal until she gets into a car accident on her way back and winds up being kidnapped. The man that kidnaps her is none other than Jacob Bonarata, the leader of the Milan seethe, and he's also Marsilia's ex. His goal was to kidnap the most powerful being in the Tri-Cities and he wound up with Mercy. With all of her connections between the different paranormal factions as well as her powers she really is the most powerful being in the Tri-Cities. Adam and several others try to come to her rescue but winds up negotiating with Jacob and having to rely on the fact that Mercy can protect herself. As always, Mercy gets herself into dangerous situations and the entire time the gang is overseas I kept biting my nails waiting to see what would happen next.


Silence Fallen is an interesting addition to the series. I'll start by saying it's a bit different from the rest of the series. There is a note in the beginning regarding the time line shifts throughout the novel. It warns you should read the little note from Mercy at the beginning of each chapter to get a feel for the timeline and you really need to do that if you don't want to get lost. The time line going back and forth isn't the only writing style change in the novel though, we actually have dual POV, the story is split between Mercy and Adam. I actually enjoyed that aspect, though did find myself preferring Mercy's POV overall. I'm hoping the next installment is only Mercy's POV and has a solid flowing timeline. Overall I appreciated that Mercy was basically on her own this novel, it felt different from the rest of the series but we're learning new things along with her regarding her powers and I'm interested in seeing how it plays out later in the series. All in all, this was a solid addition and I'd recommend this series for anyone fond of Urban Fantasy with little to no romance.

This is an excellent addition to this series. I wouldn't recommend it for people new to the series though as they would find it very confusing. I don't detect any series fatigue and the characters continue to grow and improve for the most part, although side characters do seem to be a bit two dimensional lately and didn't get much "play" in this story.

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I think the blurb for this book had die-hard fans of this series a little scared.

"Attacked and abducted in her home territory, Mercy finds herself in the clutches of the most powerful vampire in the world, taken as a weapon to use against alpha werewolf Adam and the ruler of the Tri-Cities vampires. In coyote form, Mercy escapes only to find herself without money, without clothing, and alone in the heart of Europe…

Unable to contact Adam and the rest of the pack, Mercy has allies to find and enemies to fight, and she needs to figure out which is which. Ancient powers stir, and Mercy must be her agile best to avoid causing a war between vampires and werewolves, and between werewolves and werewolves. And in the heart of the ancient city of Prague, old ghosts rise…"

I mean would Mercy be separated from Adam for the whole book? What did that mean? Would there be a rift between them? I believe that some of this anxiety stems from some of the events that happened in Night Broken and how Adam and the Pack reacted to Adam’s ex-wife being among them and how they treated Mercy. I remember there being a lot of readers who were very unhappy. I also think the ninth book in the series, Fire Touched, did a lot in the way of healing some of the upset readers had toward Adam and the pack. So to read that Mercy would basically be on her own somewhere in Europe in Silence Fallen understandably struck fear once again.

You can all rest easy. Trust me, Silence Fallen was excellent.

When the book opens the Columbia Basin Pack is enjoying some down time while Mercy gathers ingredients to do a little baking. When she steps out for a moment to make a quick trip to the convenience store she isn’t expecting for her truck to be rammed and her air bags to knock her out . Some time later she wakes up she finds herself covered in blood, but otherwise uninjured,  and a prisoner to two unknown vampires. After they engage her in conversation she quickly deduces that she has been abducted by the most powerful vampire in all of Europe and she is in big, big trouble. Escape is her only option if she wants to stay alive. She can’t connect through the mate bond with Adam, she has no money, a crazy werewolf and all the resources of a powerful vampire against her, but never count Mercy out. She will find a way.

Back home Adam has discovered the remains of Mercy’s truck and it’s a mess of blood, crushed steel and glass, but his wife is nowhere to be found. He is all at once worried and enraged. His inability to connect with her through their bond almost drives both the man and wolf sides of him crazy. When Stefan shows up on scene he and Adam realize that although they can smell the presence of vampires in the wreck, it’s not anyone they are familiar with. A talk with Marisilia identifies the culprit at one of her ex-lovers, Iacopo Bonarata, the Lord of Night and ruler of the European Vampires.

Silence Fallen is so, so different from every other book in the Mercy Thompson series. It’s set entirely outside of Tri-Cities and any location familiar to readers of this series. For that matter except for Mercy, Adam, Honey, Marisila, Stefan and Elizaveta, there is also an entire new cast of characters introduced. Which to be honest I loved. LOVED. There is also a weird time difference between chapters that had my mind pinging back and forth trying to figure out what fit where and what was going on with other characters. It really wasn’t until toward the end of the book that I finally got a grasp on the timeline.

Each chapter alternates POVs between Mercy and Adam. Mercy making her way in unfamiliar territory and meeting up with a new wolf pack, who will hopefully help her until she can get back to Adam and the Columbia Basin Pack. Adam, with a few chosen allies, working in a diplomatic sense, trying to uncover the reasons why Iacopo kidnapped his wife and actively working to discover her location. Admittedly, my favorite parts were of Adam and learning some of Marisilia and Stefan’s background with their old seethe. This is an Adam who has to keep himself under control to ensure an acceptable and safe outcome for not only Mercy, both those who have accompanied him. This is Alpha Adam at his finest.

While I will admit that the pacing starts out much slower than previous installments, toward the end it picks up pretty dramatically. The last few chapters are a blur of pulse pounding action scenes and discoveries that had me rereading certain parts wondering  how I might have missed obvious clues. So much of this book is supernatural politics and introducing new players that I’m almost certain they will play pivotal roles in the future. I’m looking forward to it.

In the end I think readers will be pleased with Silence Fallen. Patricia Briggs is a master of her craft, just when you think you have an idea of what’s going on or where she might be headed, she makes a left turn and you end up somewhere completely unexpected. And really, that's what keeps me coming back for more.   Final Grade- B+

Favorite Quote:

I’m a mechanic. I fix things that are broken. I turn into a thirty-five pound coyote. I have powerful friends. But when it all comes right down to it, my real superpower is chaos.

The Mercedes Thompson series has been one of my favorite series since the first one came several years ago. Here it is quite a few years later, and now the tenth one is being published. In this latest installment, Mercy is kidnapped in an elaborate setup. Taken to Europe, she gets away but has no money, no way to communicate because she doesn’t speak the language, and no transportation. Add to that, the bonds to Adam and the Pack don’t work. With her kidnapper trying to find her and getting caught up in a vampire war, how will Mercy make it back home? I have to admit, at the very beginning, I didn’t know if I was going to like the book because I wasn’t sure if Mercy being on her own was going to work. However, the switching of the POVs went a long way towards keeping the plot moving and keeping my attention; keeping the reader up-to-date with both characters worked extremely well. Prior to the start of this book, I was wondering if the series was going to get stale as it has been going on so long, and some series do tend to fizzle out. This book put to rest any idea that is happening. Ms. Briggs’ excellent writing skills, plotting skills, and great characterizations are all very much present in this book. In fact, I think it’s the best one in a couple of years. And the ending! I was so surprised, I had to go back and reread parts to see if I had missed anything. I’m not surprised by the ending very often, and this book really surprised me in a very good way. If you are a fan of this series, you will love this book. If you have never tried this series, you really need to start at the beginning as it’s a must-read series. Highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed. This exact review posted on both Amazon and Goodreads.

To say that Mercy is a magnet for trouble would be an understatement. After being magnificently back-stabbed by her step-daughter in an online game of pirates, Mercy moves to the kitchen to make some of her famous chocolate chip cookies, only to find that the werewolves have eaten most of her cookie-making supplies. On her way back from the corner store, her vehicle is rammed, she's drugged, taken hostage, and flown to Italy where the Lord of the Night - leader of the European vampires and Stephen's former master - wants to know why she is the most dangerous person in the tri-cities.

What follows will be chases and escapes, foreign packs, cobblestone streets that are hard on coyote paws and an adventure only made better by the alternating narrators. Yes - this book follows both Mercy and Adam as they try to reconnect and prevent a war between Europe and North America in the process. It was great fun to see the cast and characters from Adam's perspective and to also get a glimpse of his regard for Mercy, whose own opinion of herself never truly reflects what a heroine she is.

I could not have asked for a more enjoyable book. I love the inherent humor of Brigg's writing - especially in the mini descriptors at the beginning of each chapter. Another great addition to the series. For fans of Ilona Andrews.

Mercy Thompson once again proves she is the queen of chaos in this tenth book of the series. Brutally attacked and kidnapped, Mercy is in the hands of Iacopo Bonorata, the Lord of the Night, who pretty much rules most of the vampire world in Europe. After escaping his clutches, her next adventures while trying to get back to Adam lead to battles and mayhem where Mercy always seems to be at the center. Where Mercy goes, trouble will definitely follow and supernatural heads will roll…literally. Coyote has his fine hand or paw in the mix as well while Mercy proves again her worth as his daughter.

Adam sets out with Stefan, Marsilia, and some other magical folks to rescue Mercy while keeping the delicate balance of power between werewolves and vampires in Europe intact by not causing an all-out, devastating war. Adam is about to come out of his skin not being able to go immediately to Mercy, partly because she was gravely injured, though he knows she can take care of herself. While I miss them being together, their long separation does afford the opportunity for us to see Mercy through Adam’s and other characters’ eyes which adds a lot of dimension to her personality and the interconnected relationships with the people most important to her.

Mercy has had a lot of tragedy in her life, but also now, a lot of love which shines through this story while not being the main focus, it is a strong under current. Her relationship with Adam continues to grow and flourish even when they are far apart and through the wolf bond, although initially it is blocked for a time; they are always connected to one another in hearts and minds. It’s very clear they are soulmates whose love will endure no matter what life and supernatural creatures throw at them. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which has quite a few thrills, chills, and a very clever surprise that will amuse and please long time Mercy fans quite a bit. It is such a pleasure when a new book comes out in a favorite long running series that is so good I read it twice before reviewing. Fans will be well pleased with this newest addition.

Not my favorite Mercy Thompson, actually, despite the extra helping of Adam (and I do love Adam). This was an okay entry in the series but not a great one.

Matt Smith though...I laughed. Did not see that coming.

I've been a voracious reader for 30+ years, and read - and loved - my share of genres, but if you asked me today what my favorite genre was, I would reply without thinking: urban fantasy. And it's all thanks to Mercy Thompson.

Patricia Briggs introduced me to the genre with her Mercy series and I fell for it hard and fast. In fact, I hold Mercy to such a high standard, that hardly any other urban fantasy heroine measures up (actually, only two that I can think of). You could say I judge all urban fantasy by the Mercy standard. Or should it be the Briggs Standard?

People will tell you that when you love something so much, it's impossible to be objective. They're probably right and I was probably predisposed to love this book no matter what. It's Mercy, after all. It's Mercy and Adam, to boot! Yet thinking back over my years-long love affair with Mercy (and "Alpha & Omega"), I can still think of twists that fell flat, and the one installment that disappointed. So it's possible.

That said, I had pretty high hopes for "Silence Fallen" from the beginning, not just because it's Briggs and it's Mercy, but because of the premise. One, Mercy and Adam are separated, violently. Two, Mercy goes to Europe. There it was, simple as that, the most perfect Mercy Thompson adventure I could dream of.

Let me elaborate, and if you don't mind I'll start with point #2.

Europe. What a refreshing change of locale. Don't misunderstand me, the Columbia Basin pretty much feels like second home to me, and I will never get enough. But moving the gang to Europe gives us more than just a change of scenery, but what that change entails: largely untapped European history filled with myth and lore, ripe for the picking. And, of course, the book delivers here in a major way. You might be able to take Baba Yaga out of Easter Europe, but you can't take the Golem. You very specifically cannot.

Having been born and raised in Europe, only several kilometers away from Prague, and having traveled the continent far and wide, I felt acknowledged and appreciated by Ms. Briggs. She brought Mercy to my neighborhood, and described it so accurately, it was uncanny. What an unbelievable treat for a long time fan - and I'm sure all European Mercy devotees will feel the same.

Back to point #1. Mercy and Adam separated, by violent means. Having spent a better part of the decade with these two characters, one simply knows how they're going to react to a rupture of that kind of magnitude. And what a promise of a story that is! In any long-running series, written or televised, the couples we love start feeling stale or unexciting sooner or later. The Moonlighting curse if you will. Somehow that curse always avoided striking at Mercy and Adam (must be Mercy's special powers!), and yet the prospect of an ENTIRE book of Adam's wolf just barely hanging on, while Mercy does the impossible trying to get back to him - well, that just cannot get any better. It's fanfic readers' dream. Only canon!

The novel delivers on that promise in a magnificent way. The narrative - TM Briggs - is filled with twists you simply will not see coming, and one of them will actually leave you screaming.

What else can I say? In a word: spectacular. I rue the day Briggs delivers Mercy's last adventure.

Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson is at the top of my list of Urban Fantasy series, but this story stands out. I loved that we finally had some Adam time, as well as the fact that everyone came out to rescue Mercy from her captors.

Mercy is kidnapped and Adam needs the help of the vampires, the witches and the fae to get her back.

The recent declaration of the Columbia Basin Pack to protect their territory has caused all types of supernaturals to move into the neighborhood and make themselves at home. Even the humans are flocking into town to check it out.

It is also making several parties a little nervous and they want to poke the sleeping werewolf to see if they can truly keep the territory protected. They were told the most powerful supernatural in the area is one Mercedes Thompson-Hauptman.

This is the first time that a significant portion of the story was told by Adam. I think it was great to give Adam a voice and while he did get a small part is Frost Burned when he and the pack go missing, this was much larger and important in this story. Splitting the narrative in this story also worked to increase tension. Not only are we worried about what Mercy is going through, but Adam has to fly to Europe to confront the old vampire behind the abduction. He has to play a delicate game of politics with a being whose rule book has been around for centuries. He needs the help of Mercilia and Stefan to get it right.

I thought it was interesting that several old friends could not assist Adam and Mercy because when you are a long lived creature, such as Zee, you have had plenty of time to make enemies, and changing the background of this story to Europe, we are dealing with many older creatures who have long, long memories and using someone like Charles or Zee would work against them and be seen as a threat. So we are introduced to new friends, both through Adam's story and Mercy's story, who come in quite handy.

The story was great and the way it was written took the most advantage of the story plot. There are several twists, turns and surprises so that I had to do a quick re-read when I was finished to see if I could catch what I missed the first time. I love this series and hate that I will have to wait another year for more.

Silence Fallen is a very enjoyable addition to the Mercy Thompson storyline. The old gangs jaunt through Europe makes for a refreshing change of locale. The alternating point of view adds depth to the tale without being annoying. Last but not least, the reveal at the end caught me totally by surprise. Bravo, Ms. Briggs – you got me. Bottom line: if you are a Mercy Thompson fan you will not be disappointed.

Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs is the tenth novel in the wildly popular Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. Trouble has a way of finding Mercy and this time she ends up alone and in Europe. From the non-linear timeline to the Doctor Who comments I loved Silence Fallen.

I devoured Silence Fallen in a single day and enjoyed seeing the supernatural creatures of the Tri-Cities work together. The tale is broken up into chapters giving us both Mercy's and Adam's perspective. It is told in a non-linear fashion, but don't worry, Briggs aids us with clever messages atop of each chapter.

There were so many things I loved about Silence Fallen

-Mercy is smart, resourceful and badass. We learned more about Mercy and her abilities while she moved through Europe, finding herself in more than one pickle.

-We spend time with Adam and his wolf. Gads, I love the man and love that he is both a diplomat and completely alpha. We see him engage in enemy territory and use the resources and friends he and Mercy have formed.

-Adam doesn't go to Europe alone, and I loved seeing these characters work together. It was impressive to see this motley team of power address the enemy.

-Doctor Who. I loved, loved, loved how Briggs weaved in Doctor Who references. I think I swooned when Adam knew who the doctors were. She fed my inner nerd, and the whole character..yeah. AWESOME!

-The Vampire empires and Wolf clans of Europe....have mercy! I loved the dark threads, the ghosts and other creatures we encountered. It was fun, exciting and dangerous with just enough flair that I could not set the book down.

-Despite the danger, Briggs managed to weave in the humor, snark, and bite I love from these characters and series.

I highly recommend you grab Silence Fallen, snuggle up in your favorite chair and travel with the pack to Europe. You won't be sorry.

Another great installment of the Mercy Thompson Series! This one starts off running and keeps up the pace all the way through.

I love Mercy and Adam’s relationship and I could just picture what he was going through while Mercy is missing (no spoilers it’s in the description). We also meet a new big bad and who he is connected to is interesting. The secondary characters in this book get more page time and we get to know some of them a little better.

And as always Mercy is a badass!! She is so much stronger than even she thinks, she goes through some crazy stuff in this book.

As always with this series I can’t wait for the next one or at the very least a Charles & Anna book. Mercy Thompson is one of my favorite series!

This was truly amazing, i was on the edge of my seat for a week straight, Heart pounding, heart wrenching, heart in your mouth, full of non stop action. With one hell of a story and characters this was truly an epic journey in the Mercy Thompson series!

And…..SHE’S BACK! I’ve been a fan of Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series since the very beginning, and have read them all (more than once)! I was a little disappointed in FIRE TOUCHED – it did not cover much new ground and, although enjoyable, it did not seem to be up to the usual standards of the series. I have read enough to know that not all authors can hit it out of the park with every book in a series, even though fans, unrealistically, seem to expect it. However, in SILENCE FALLEN, Ms. Briggs breathes fresh air into the series by taking it to a new location– Europe.

This new title takes off at a breakneck pace, and doesn’t let up. The alternate viewpoints of Mercy, alone and struggling to stay safe in Italy and Prague, and Adam and his cadre trying to track her down, creates a gripping reading experience – you want to keep going to see what happens (this is what a great book should do). She also introduces several new characters (good and evil), which makes it a more interesting read. Some characters are left behind, but that’s OK because we know (hope!) we will see them again in future books.

The political maneuverings of the Italian Master Vampire and the other characters involved in the plot to find Mercy were sometimes hard to follow, but it’s worth hanging in there and re-reading if needed. The author’s note at the beginning of the book about paying attention to comments in the chapter headings was helpful in keeping track of the timeline, and although that type of device isn’t something I’m used to reading in a novel, I’m giving the author the grace to get away with it. After all, “her imaginary friends” made her do it! After finishing SILENCE FALLEN, I grabbed MOON CALLED off the shelves at work to start the series over again!

As a side note, Urban Fantasy does not circulate well in my library, though I am a huge fan. That being said, this particular series always has high holds, so I make sure to have enough copies. That says a lot to me, as a reader and librarian, about the quality of Patricia Briggs writing and the unique world she has created in the Mercy Thompson series. Thanks for the ARC – I have been looking forward to it for months, and reading it made a rainy, dreary Texas weekend wonderful!

A great addition to the Mercy Thompson books. I greatly enjoyed the Mercy goes to Europe book. The book had plot twists I didn't see coming and a lively romp through Europe. I enjoy that Mercy solves her own problems, but still manages to get into even more trouble. I will definitely recommend this title. I loved the timeline - and Mercy's notes at the top of the page. Lively, great action scenes, and a great sense of humor.

Another great Mercy novel from Ms. Briggs! My biggest complaint, and this is just me as a reader, is that there were too many points where the action got too slow and I would glaze over some pages.. I loved the differing POVs--going back and forth between Adam and Mercy. While this did create overlap, it was cool to see both sides. I very much appreciated the "warning" at the beginning to pay attention to Mercy's "thoughts" at the beginning of each chapter. Those were helpful in keeping the timeline correct :).

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30687916-silence-fallen" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Silence Fallen (Mercy Thompson, #10)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1468500884m/30687916.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30687916-silence-fallen">Silence Fallen</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40563.Patricia_Briggs">Patricia Briggs</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1881769491">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Im delighted that I can say Mercy Thompson NEVER disappoints!<br />As Coyote's daughter, she's always finding herself in a chaos and pivotal situations that could be world-ending. Silence Fallen, book 10 in the series, is no different but it reads no less exciting because new characters and old stories from old characters are intertwined and brought to life in ways that feel real to me. Mercy, Adam, Stephan, Marsilia, Honey, Bran, and all the rest feel like real people and their world feels like it's the same as mine, just beyond my human senses lol. And I love that! <br />So please bring on more Coyote and Mercy, Mrs Briggs! I can't get enough.
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Another action packed story from Patricia Briggs that will leave you wanting more.

I really enjoyed following Mercy's story. Right off the bat, she is in an accident that nearly kills her. She's only in that accident because someone wants to kidnap her. Her situation seems to degrade quickly, leaving her in a strange land with no allies and no resources.

We also follow the story of Mercy's mate Adam as he desperately tries to find his love. I really feel for Adam. Briggs has painted a gripping picture of how devastating and frantic it can feel to loose someone you love. Adam searches for Mercy, but at the same time he has to play the diplomat to foreign powers. Its very intense.

The plot is intricate, head spinning at times, but its easy to pick up the pieces again in the next chapter. There were a few characters that didn't really seem to be needed, but were still awesome in their own way. The writing was great and colorful, just what you would expect in a New York Times best selling author.

I enjoyed this story and I can't wait to read more from Patricia Briggs. I gave Silence Fallen three stars, only because there was so much going on that it almost felt like two totally separate stories.

This is a fabulous book. Patricia Briggs does it again. In this book, Mercy and Adam spent much of it apart, but their love and commitment shine through. There is humor, tension and adventure in this story. A wonderful addition to the series. Highly recommended.