title: Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson (A Mercy Thompson Novel)
author:  Patricia Briggs 
description: &ldquo;These intriguing, suspenseful, and occasionally heartwarming stories will thrill and delight fans of Mercy and her friends.&rdquo;&mdash;<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>&ldquo;<i>Shifting Shadows</i> is beautifully compiled, and all of the tales engaged me making this a total win for Briggs&rsquo; fans. I walked away with a smile and new books in my TBR pile.&rdquo;&mdash;Caffeinated Book Reviewer<br><br>&ldquo;<i>Shifting Shadows</i> is everything fans of Patricia Briggs will like...there is no disputing that Ms. Briggs is a superb storyteller.&rdquo;&mdash;Fiction Vixen Book Reviews
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  PRAISE FOR KENDRA ELLIOT
  
  
  “Readers coming in cold to this thriller won’t have to worry about missing the
  series’ previous books: It reads just fine as a standalone plot, its wintry
  twists and turns paced adroitly and warmed up with a touch of romance.”
  
  
  —The Oregonian on A Merciful Secret
  
  
  “Elliot delivers a fast-paced, tense thriller that plays up the small-town
  atmosphere and survivalist mentality, contrasting it against an increasingly
  connected world. The romantic angle is subtle, with the established
  relationship between Mercy and Truman slowly and satisfyingly maturing as they
  solve the mystery.”
  
  
  —Publishers Weekly on A Merciful Secret
  
  
  “Each Mercy Kilpatrick mystery improves on the last . . . In this third
  installment, the whodunit, a tale that blends a hint of the paranormal with
  some all-too-human ghastliness, is engaging, but the real power comes from
  watching Mercy evolve as an individual.”
  
  
  —RT Book Reviews on A Merciful Secret
  
  
  “In the debut of