Moon Called is the first book by Briggs in the Mercy Thompson series, and let me just say this series starts off with a bang. Entertaining from beginning to end Moon Called is filled with enough supernatural elements to keep you interested but not so mush that it will confuse you. The story is set in modern day in a world where people live side by side with the Fae. (they stay glamoured though and mostly live on reservations) And is about Mercedes Thompson, an auto mechanic who spends her days fixing cars and trying to have a normal life. Well... normal-ish. Mercy could never be called "normal", she's a walker. Meaning she can shape shift into the form of a coyote. She was raised by a pack of werewolves in Montana until she was 16 when she moved away. She now lives in the Tri-cities in Washington and her neighbor is Adam Hauptman, Alpha of the local werewolf pack. Mercy is living her life normally and with as little trouble as possible until a boy named Mac comes into her life and things get turned upside down. 
 Briggs weaves such a real story in such an interesting believeable world that you yourself can imagine living in it. Her characters are well developed smart, witty, and sexy among other things. The main character, Mercy, is a complex heroine who doesnt take crap from anyone while also letting her soft side shine through. I love every single character in this book. The dialogue is razor sharp & hilarious, and the plot is smart and complex without confusing the reader. Overall I would give this book a 10 out of 10 and reccommend it to anyone looking for a smart sexy read. Also, I would reccommend Blood Bound and Iron Kissed, the next two books in the Mercy Thompson series. (also coming in Feb of 2009, Bone Crossed, the 4th instalment in the series).