Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
Mercy Blade
Jane learns that her first task for Leo after she returns involves meeting with someone to convince him to leave Leo’s territory. Once she arrives at the meeting place, Jane faces an attack from a werewolf pack, receiving aid from a mysterious man whom she realizes is the one she was supposed to instruct to leave town. Jane’s next job for Leo involves overseeing security at the reception hosted by the vampire clans for the werecat representatives. Unfortunately, all hell breaks loose when the werewolves attack the soiree in the ballroom, and one of the cats gets murdered in Leo’s office. Jane must figure out if a link exists between the two events, as well as determine why she has not heard anything from Rick since their return to the city.
One of the most intriguing and impressive aspects of this series remains the true dual nature of Jane, that both she and Beast share cognizance of the world around them when the other has control. The author demonstrates her love and respect for animals by identifying Beast as a soul that shares space with Jane, not just portraying her as a wild creature. A true symbiotic relationship exists between woman and cat: “Beast was bored with the investigation. She was sleeping somewhere inside me and the lack of her conscious awareness was enervating” (118 ). The interaction between the two provides emotional resonance in addition to humor and fascinating paranormal elements.
Hunter employs her well-honed suspense skills in a story that keeps the reader guessing until its very cool and satisfying ending. The mesmerizing, intricate world of the series ensures its place among the finest of the genre. This reviewer fears the wait for book four will be much too long.
Book Stats:
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Roc; Original edition (January 4, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451463722
- ISBN-13: 978-0451463722
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Books in the Jane Yellowrock series in the order they should be read:
Skinwalker
Blood Cross
Mercy Blade
Carol, I am deeply honored! Thank you!
Love your review, I love the book and I love Faith! Ahhhh!
I share your fear of a long wait for book four, Carol.
I love the Jane Yellowrock series and am always sure to direct new readers to Faith’s books.
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