Blood Bound

Blood Bound is the second book in Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series, following the first installment Moon Called (2006). The series continues with Iron Kissed (2008) and subsequent novels, with Blood Bound picking up Mercy's story in the Tri-Cities, Washington setting.

While Blood Bound can be read on its own, reading Moon Called first provides essential context for Mercy Thompson's relationships with the werewolf pack led by Adam Hauptman and the local vampire seethe. The series builds on character development from book to book, so starting from the beginning is strongly recommended.

Blood Bound involves a conflict spanning vampires, werewolves, and a dangerous supernatural entity that forces protagonist Mercy Thompson to navigate between multiple supernatural communities. Mercy is a coyote shapeshifter and Volkswagen mechanic whose unique nature places her at the center of the conflict.

Blood Bound was published in 2007 by Ace Books, an imprint of Penguin Group that handles Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson urban fantasy novels. The book is categorized as urban fantasy, blending supernatural elements with a contemporary Pacific Northwest setting.