SHIFTING SHADOWS, Patricia Briggs anthology set in the world of Mercy Thompson, is about as fantastic as you'd expect anything to be that comes from Briggs. With six previously published novellas and four new ones, this is one anthology you do not want to miss.

SILVER - Forced into becoming a werewolf after the death of his family, Samuel, along with his father Bran, are now under the control of Samuel's grandmother. Compelled into doing thing against their will, when their pack is sent to attack a defenseless fae woman, the pack is able to rebel and Samuel ends up saving and falling in love instead. Will Samuel finally get the happiness he so longs for?

FAIRY GIFTS- When an attack on his father's shop leaves him a disgrace to the family, Thomas Hao's father gives him over to a vampire to be made into his slave. Years later, while doing his master's bidding, Thomas helps rescue a trapped fae who grants him his hearts desire. Years later, the same fae needs Thomas's help. Will he be able to rescue her as she did him?

GRAY - Vampire Elyna Gray has returned home to Chicago and wants her old apartment back. Not only does the apartment hold memories of her time with her husband Jack before she became a vampire, there are stories that it's haunted. The Master of Chicago may put an end to Elyna's reunion though before it can happen.

SEEING EYE - When his brother is taken by a coven of witches, Tom Franklin seeks the help of witch Moira Keller to get him back. Moira lost her sight when she went up against this group of witches before but she's determined to help Tom. As she gets closer to Tom, Moira realizes she has more to lose this time than just her sight.

ALPHA AND OMEGA - After surviving a violent attack, Anna Latham discovers she's been changed into a wereworlf. For three years, she's been the whipping girl for the Chicago pack. Now, going against all her survival instincts, Anna has reached out to the Marrok for help. Her pack is responsible for some serious wrong doings and Anna can't standby and watch, but the man who arrives to help her may be the one who stands to be the greatest danger to her.

THE STAR OF DAVID - Christmas is the loneliest time for David Christiansen. His mercenaries go home to be with their families leaving David with his memories and regret. When her receives a call from his daughter, a girl he hasn't seen since the night he accidentally killed his wife, he jumps at the chance to help. Hoping to mend old pains, David helps his daughter, but will it be enough to get him the forgiveness he desperately seeks?

ROSES IN WINTER - As an old werewolf who fears he has no control, Asil has been waiting thirteen years for the Marrok to kill him. When Kara wanders into Asil's greenhouse, he finds himself taking the young girl under his wing. When Kara becomes the target of a hunt, Asil will do whatever he can to protect her, even if it means letting go of the control he thinks he's already lost.

IN RED, WITH PEARLS - Wereworlf Warren Smith is a private investigator who for the law firm his boyfriend, Kyle Brooks, works at. One night, while waiting for Kyle to finish up his work, a woman walks in wanting to meet with Kyle. Warren recognizes her for the zombie she is but she still manages to attack Kyle. Now Warren's in a race to discover who's behind the attack, before they try to kill Kyle again, and succeed.

REDEMPTION - Ben Shaw has been surly for longer than he has been a werewolf. When his alpha, Adam, makes a week long bet with him that stipulates he can't swear, Ben gets even surlier. During this time, Ben finds himself defending his secretary when he sees her getting picked on, but can a man who has so much animosity against women inside him protect someone he sees as beneath him?

HOLLOW- When Mercy Thompson is hired to investigate a case of a man being haunted by his dead wife, she finds herself fighting for her life yet again. With the help of Zach, a member from her husband's pack, and a few more friends, Mercy heads off to help any way that she can.

Patricia Briggs knows how to weave a wonderful story, and even when the stories are just short little tales, she can do no wrong. From heart breaking to hilarious, SHIFTING SHADOWS runs the gambit when it comes to emotions. Some fan favorites will stand out while others will introduce wonderful new characters that'll leave you wanting to know more about them. And if ten stories aren't enough for you, Briggs has also included a couple outtakes from her books, which become the cherry on top of this delectable sundae. For fans of all things Briggs, SHIFTING SHADOWS is a must read and if you're just looking for some well written, intriguing stories, you won't go wrong with this anthology.