21. Hamilton, Laruell K. Swallowing Darkness. 365 pages. 2.22.09.

22. Briggs, Patricia. Bone Crossed. 309 pages. 2.27.09.

Patricia Briggs is very consistent in her writing; the characters and events in her Mercy Thompson novels always seem to read true from one to the next. Bone Crossed clearly follows Iron Kissed, although the beginning follows so closely that I felt lost for the first few paragraphs. While the plot itself seems to be even more outlandish than expected (as much as a fantasy/horror series can seem outlandish), the latest installment will continue to entertain Mercy Thompson fans.