Book description
Storm Cursed delivers everything fans crave-and then some.
Patricia Briggs has done it again. With Storm Cursed, she proves once more why she reigns supreme in urban fantasy. This isn't just another Mercy Thompson adventure; it's Briggs at her most ambitious, weaving a story that expands the boundaries of her beloved world while staying true to the heart that made it famous.
Mercy's evolution from mechanic to pack mate to territory guardian feels completely natural. When she took responsibility for civilian safety months ago, readers knew things would get complicated. Briggs delivers on that promise with devastating consequences. What starts as routine supernatural cleanup duty transforms into something far more dangerous-fae politics, human diplomats, and ancient powers converging on Mercy's territory.
The audiobook format shines here. Briggs' prose translates beautifully to voice performance, with natural dialogue and vivid action sequences that come alive through skilled narration. You'll feel every tense moment as Mercy faces impossible choices between her pack, her principles, and innocent lives.
Critics praise Briggs' ability to balance intimate character moments with epic stakes, and Storm Cursed exemplifies this perfectly. The fae aren't just background flavor here-they're central to the conflict, bringing depth and complexity that elevates the entire narrative. Meanwhile, Mercy's relationships with Adam, her family, and pack members develop in satisfying ways that longtime readers will appreciate.
This is urban fantasy that respects its audience's intelligence while delivering genuine emotional investment. Briggs doesn't shy away from the costs of heroism, making Mercy's victories feel earned rather than easy.
For newcomers, Storm Cursed works as a solid entry point. Veterans will discover new layers in familiar characters. Either way, you're getting Patricia Briggs at the height of her storytelling powers.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience