“When I put magic into a book - whether it's a wizard or a crusty old werewolf - I'm asking a reader to swallow a huge leap that is counter to everything he or she knows. An extra big helping of reality makes that leap go down a lot easier.”

American fantasy writer, active since 1993

Patricia Briggs is an American fantasy writer. Active since 1993, she is best known for the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series. Her work centers on fantasy, especially the urban fantasy branch in which the supernatural is set alongside everyday life. Briggs has built a long career as a novelist in the genre, and the Mercy Thompson books are the main reason readers know her name.