Patricia Briggs is an American writer known for her fantasy and urban fantasy novel series including the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series.
Patricia Briggs was born on June 29, 1965, in Butte, Montana.
She is a graduate of Montana State University, where she received a degree in history.
Briggs' first novel, Masques, was published in 1993.
She is best known for her Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series, which have been New York Times bestsellers.
In 2006, Briggs was the guest of honor at the World Fantasy Convention in Austin, Texas.
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The Mercy Thompson series follows the adventures of Mercedes Thompson, a mechanic who also happens to be a shapeshifter, in a world where werewolves, vampires, and fae exist alongside humans.
The Alpha and Omega series follows the relationship between Anna Latham, a werewolf, and Charles Cornick, the son of the leader of the North American werewolves.
Patricia Briggs has also written several stand-alone novels, including Masques, Raven's Shadow, and Steal the Dragon.
The recommended reading order for the Mercy Thompson series is: Moon Called, Blood Bound, Iron Kissed, Bone Crossed, Silver Borne, River Marked, Frost Burned, Night Broken, Fire Touched, Silence Fallen, and Storm Cursed.
The recommended reading order for the Alpha and Omega series is: Cry Wolf, Hunting Ground, Fair Game, Dead Heat, Burn Bright, and Wild Sign.
Patricia Briggs' writing is generally considered suitable for young adults, although the Mercy Thompson series does contain some adult content and themes.
Yes, the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega series are set in the same universe and feature some of the same characters.
Yes, Patricia Briggs has won several awards for her writing, including the Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Urban Fantasy Novel and the Hugo Award for Best Short Story.