“A gripping collision of prophecy, peril, and betrayal— this spellbinding installment is riveting, immersive, and unforgettable.” —Laurie Buchanan, The Sean McPherson Novels The danger was supposed to be over. The sacred treasures are safe. The enemies banished to the Otherworld. But Brigit Quinn’s dreams tell a different story. The condemned return to haunt her sleep—pleading, accusing, refusing to be forgotten. Something is still wrong, even if the rest of the Circle of Nine insists the threat has passed. When anonymous warnings surface and the police begin asking questions about the missing, Brigit’s visions intensify, blurring the line between dream and prophecy. The Circle is unraveling. Shadows are gathering. To restore what’s been broken, Brigit knows they must return to the Otherworld and seek answers from the immortal Elders—knowing that to question them is to risk everything. In this spellbinding fourth installment of the Circle of Nine series, ancient magic, mortal danger, and Brigit’s quest for the truth collide in a journey that will test the bonds of loyalty, love, and the fragile trust between gods and mortals. ★★★★★ Readers Views 5-star Review - ". . . a well-written young adult urban fantasy with action, fun, adventure, magical realism, and cozy moments." "Original and deftly crafted . . . a clever, fun and compelling read from cover to cover." - Midwest Book Review " A rapturous, mystical dive into a clan of sacred protectors of an Irish legacy. Epic in scale and meticulous in detail, this series continues to be a spellbinding journey like no other. Skillfully combining real-world drama, inventive fantasy, Celtic history, and dreamlike mystery, Biel has crafted a truly innovative work of urban fantasy. " Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½ " Celtic magic stirs, and danger awakens. In Mercy in the Mist, Biel intensifies the stakes as Brigit Quinn's haunted dreams crack open a truth the Circle of Nine isn't ready to face. With ancient magic stirring and trust unraveling, this explosive installment delivers prophecy, peril, and reckoning in equal measure. Riveting, immersive, and unforgettable. " —LAURIE BUCHANAN, The Sean McPherson Novels " What if your trusted magic made a mistake? What if you condemned innocents to a fate worse than death? In this thrilling installment of the Circle of Nine series, Brigit and her coven of mystical protectors are haunted by former enemies, wielders of dark magic who may have been innocent all along. Brigit races against time to learn who to trust and how to face Ancient Elders who might just as well kill her as help her. A mysterious and twisting tale full of magic, Irish lore, and a touch of romance. " —SILVIA ACEVEDO, award-winning author of Mail-Order Monsters: Crash Course "Brigit Quinn's magical powers grow stronger by the day. By night, her powerful dreams tell her something is off with the age-old prophecy. The Elders don't lie. But Brigit risks everything to unveil the truth. I'm a sucker for teenage protagonists who break the rules and question traditions and Mercy in the Mist delivers spellbinding suspense. Positively enchanting! " - TRACEY S. PHILLIPS, award-winning author of Forewarned " Magic and romance enthrall in Mercy in the Mist —the latest installment of Valerie Biel's Circle of Nine series. Since the Elders imprisoned a purportedly dangerous group wielding black magic, Brigit Quinn has been haunted by horrific nightmares. As her dreams become more frightening, Brigit is more convinced that some of those locked in the Other World are innocent and calling out to her for help. And now her family is receiving anonymous death threats. Still only a teenager, skipping school and falling in love with her new boyfriend, Brigit's magical gifts are as powerful as she is courageous. She takes on evil sorcerers and the Elders in this enchanting and suspenseful read. " - JEANNÉE SACKEN, award-winning author of the Annie Hawkins suspense series