Moon Called (Dramatized Adaptation)

Mercy Thompson, Book 1

By: Patricia Briggs

Narrated by: full cast, David Cui Cui, Khaya Fraites, Christopher McLinden, Chris Stinson, Gregory Linington, Rayner Gabriel, Chris Davenport, Renee Dorian, Aure Nash, Damon Alums, Daniel Llacal

Mercy Thompson is a shapeshifter, and while she was raised by werewolves, she can never be one of them, especially after the pack ran her off for having a forbidden love affair. So she’s turned her talent for fixing cars into a business and now runs a one-woman mechanic shop in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State.

But Mercy’s two worlds are colliding. A half-starved teenage boy arrives at her shop looking for work, only to reveal that he’s a newly changed werewolf—on the run and desperately trying to control his animal instincts. Mercy asks her neighbor Adam Hauptman, the Alpha of the local werewolf pack, for assistance.

But Mercy’s act of kindness has unexpected consequences that leave her no choice but to seek help from those she once considered family—the werewolves who abandoned her...

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Khaya Fraites, Gregory Linington, Christopher McLinden, Rayner Gabriel, Chris Stinson, Renee Dorian, Aure Nash, Chris Davenport, Damon Alums, Daniel Llaca, David Cui Cui, Earl Fisher, Elias Khalil, Eric Messner, Gabriel Michael, Holly Adams, James Lewis, James J. Johnson, Jon Vertullo, Julie Hoverson, Kay Eluvian, Laura C. Harris, Mark Harrietha, Mike Carnes, Nanette Savard, Nora Achrati, Robb Moreira, RJ Bayley, Scott McCormick, Sheree Wichard, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Todd Scofield, Torian Brackett, and Wyn Delano.

©2006 Patricia Briggs (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC

New Voices

As new books have been added, I have listened and re-listened to the Mercy Thompson audiobook series, read by Lorelei King, numerous times over the year. King really captures Mercy's voice in how the character sees and interacts within her world. The Dramatized Adaptation cast here did a good performance but some choices were unexpected. Mercy had less humor than how the book reads. Bran older. Adam more growly/angry. I was surprised that Stefan presented with an American accent. Even when I read the books he always had an European accent in my head. But, hey, that's a 'me' thing. The story is still great. Overall, it's a fun, new way to experience a favorite.

Another excellent rendition

This book is one of my favorite books and series. This is a new and exciting version of the story. The sound effects were great, and it was nice to hear new renditions of the characters. I hope they will be doing this for the Alpha and Omega series as well. Looking forward to Blood Bound (Book 2).

good just different

I just have to say I loved it, but some of the characters voices just didn't sound right. Stephan's for example, he is not American. Zee sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger. And Bran to old!! Just my 2 cents for what it's worth.

Harkens Back to Radio Dramas

It’s shorter than the novel but so well-adapted for this more cinematic production it does not feel abridged. I liked the pacing, too.

performance over all

loved it all. was expecting better accents for some of the characters but over all I enjoyed it and can't wait for the rest of the series to get the same treatment

Loved it!!!

Amazing job!!! I love this series and this dramatized full cast truly brings it to life.

great dramatization!

so much fun and really enjoyed it, great way enjoy Mercy and her world anew!

I love all of Mercy

I love the Mercy Thompson series. I did enjoy hearing the werewolves and other sound effects. I think the voice for Mercy sounded to young but I do love Lorelei King who has always played Mercy. I did like Adam. Others have commented he sounded to old. I think this is because of the deeper voice. He is not tall but is is broad. I think Bran did sound to old to be so unassuming, more college age. I did enjoy the rest of the narration.

Must own audio adaptation

Movie of the mind indeed. Briggs writing and characters have always been stellar, but shine in this adaptation

Love Mercy, Dramatized is okay

Lorelei King does a fabulous job capturing Mercy's voice in the regular audiobook version. So that's a high bar. Here, I thought the Graphic Audio Dramatized Adaptation cast is uneven. In particular, Mercy's voice has very little emotional variance, less humor, and less passion than the book and than Lorelei's interpretation. And sometimes there is some odd pacing. I was a bit disappointed as I loved the Graphic Audio actress who does Kate Daniels in the Ilona Andrews series.

I was also surprised that Stefan and Wulfe had All-American accents but Marsilia had an Italian accent. And Wulfe is clearly voiced by a woman, which I felt was an awkward choice. I get that he's supposed to be a young man, but to cast a female voice just didn't work for me. And I had expected Stefan and Wulfe to also have Italian accents. Honey sounded more high school cheerleader/pep squad and Bran much older than he's described. I'm on the fence about Adam's voice—it's not what I imagined, but it's not bad. I thought Zee, Warren, Samuel, Charles, Kyle, Marsilia, Uncle Mike, Gabriel, and Jesse's casting were spot-on.

The story is still great and the dramatized version is a fun, new way to experience a favorite series.