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Patricia Briggs

Patricia Briggs Reading Order

13 series Β· 67 books Β· Born 1965

Patricia Briggs is a renowned author of urban fantasy, celebrated for her captivating storytelling and richly developed characters. With an impressive catalog of 67 works spanning 13 series, she is best known for her Mercedes Thompson series and the Alpha and Omega series. Active from 1993 to 2025, Briggs continues to enchant readers with her unique blend of mythology and modernity.

Alpha and Omega Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2007–2021)

Start with Alpha & Omega, the first of 8 books in the Alpha and Omega series.

#Title
1
Alpha & Omega
2
Cover of Alpha and Omega / On the Prowl
Alpha and Omega / On the Prowl
3
4
Hunting Ground
5
6
7
Cover of Burn Bright
Burn Bright
8

Alpha and Omega Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#Title
1
Blind Date with a Werewolf

Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Graphic Novels Series

Complete

8 books (2012–2014)

Start with Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #1, the first of 8 books in the Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Graphic Novels series.

#Title
1
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #1
2
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #2
3
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #3
4
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #4
5
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #5
6
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #6
7
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #7
8
Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #8

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

15 books (1999–2023)

Start with Silver Birch, Blood Moon, the first of 15 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Silver Birch, Blood Moon
Silver Birch, Blood Moon
2
Cover of On the Prowl
On the Prowl
3
Cover of Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
4
Strange Brew
5
Cover of Down These Strange Streets
Down These Strange Streets
6
Happily Ever After
7
Cover of Home Improvement: Undead Edition
Home Improvement: Undead Edition
8
Cover of Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy
9
Cover of The Urban Fantasy Anthology
The Urban Fantasy Anthology
10
Cover of Ghouls, Ghosts, and Ninja Rats
Ghouls, Ghosts, and Ninja Rats
11
Cover of A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories
A Fantastic Holiday Season: The Gift of Stories
12
Cover of Magic City: Recent Spells
Magic City: Recent Spells
13
Cover of Fantastic Hope
Fantastic Hope
14
Heroic Hearts
15
Instinct: An Animal Rescuers Anthology

Hurog Series

Complete

2 books (2002–2002)

Start with Dragon Blood and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Dragon Blood
Dragon Blood
2
Cover of Dragon Bones
Dragon Bones

Mercedes Thompson Series

Ongoing

14 books (2006–2024)

Start with Moon Called, the first of 14 books in the Mercedes Thompson series.

#Title
1
Cover of Moon Called
Moon Called
2
Cover of Blood Bound
Blood Bound
3
Cover of Iron Kissed
Iron Kissed
4
Bone Crossed
5
Silver Borne
6
Cover of River Marked
River Marked
7
Cover of Frost Burned
Frost Burned
8
Night Broken
9
Cover of Fire Touched
Fire Touched
10
Cover of Silence Fallen
Silence Fallen
11
Cover of Storm Cursed
Storm Cursed
12
Cover of Smoke Bitten
Smoke Bitten
13
Cover of Soul Taken
Soul Taken
14
Winter Lost

Mercedes Thompson Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

#Title
1
Cover of Shifting Shadows
Shifting Shadows

Mercedes Thompson Graphic Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2015)

Start with Homecoming, the first of 4 books in the Mercedes Thompson Graphic Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Homecoming
Homecoming
2
Cover of Moon Called, Volume 1
Moon Called, Volume 1
3
Moon Called, Volume 2
4
Cover of Hopcross Jilly
Hopcross Jilly

Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2009)

Start with Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1, the first of 4 books in the Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Homecoming series.

#Title
1
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #1
2
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #2
3
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #3
4
Mercy Thompson: Homecoming #4

Raven Series

Complete

2 books (2004–2005)

Start with Raven's Shadow and read in order.

#Title
1
Raven's Shadow
2
Cover of Raven's Strike
Raven's Strike

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2020–2020)

Start with Asil and the Not-Date and read in order.

#Title
1
Asil and the Not-Date
2
Unappreciated Gifts

Sianim Series

Complete

4 books (1993–2010)

Start with Masques, the first of 4 books in the Sianim series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Steal the Dragon
Steal the Dragon
3
Cover of When Demons Walk
When Demons Walk
4

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2015)

Start with The Hob's Bargain and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Hob's Bargain
The Hob's Bargain
2
Mercy Thompson: Hopcross Jilly(With: Rik Hoskin)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Patricia Briggs written?
Patricia Briggs has written 67 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Patricia Briggs series?
Here are the first books in Patricia Briggs's series: Alpha and Omega: Alpha & Omega; Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Graphic Novels: Alpha & Omega: Cry Wolf #1; Anthologies: Silver Birch, Blood Moon; Hurog: Dragon Blood; Mercedes Thompson: Moon Called.
What order should I read Patricia Briggs's books?
We recommend reading Patricia Briggs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Patricia Briggs still writing new books?
Yes, Patricia Briggs has 1 ongoing series: Mercedes Thompson.

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