The Shambling Guide To New York City
The Shambling Guides, Book 1
Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can’t take off her resume — human.
Not to be put off by anything — especially not her blood drinking boss or death goddess coworker — Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her job turns deadly when the careful balance between human and monsters starts to crumble — with Zoe right in the middle.
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Publisher:
Orbit Books, May, 2013
Winner of the 2014 Manly Wade Wellman Award
Blurbs
“This is a great start to what promises to be one of the gems of the comic urban fantasy crown. The Shambling Guide sets the wonderful world of the supernatural–and the slightly more esoteric world of travel guide publishing–on its ear, and the result is nothing short of delightful.” (New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire)
“Shows exactly why so many writers have been buzzing about Mur Lafferty for so many years: an unbeatable mixture of humor, heart, imagination, and characterization. I want to live in Mur’s New York.” (Cory Doctorow)
“This is a comic tour-de-force by a writer who lives and breathes popular culture. Mur Lafferty is throwing a monster party and you’re invited.”
(James Patrick Kelly, Hugo and Nebula Award Winner)“I give it 5 Michelin stars and 8 Zombie Planet Thumbs Up (with real thumbs)!”
(Connie Willis, Hugo and Nebula Award Winner)“The hip, knowing and sometimes hysterically funny narrative, interspersed with excerpts from the guide of the title, lurches along in splendid fashion. Combine wit, style and acute observation: the result is irresistible.” (Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
“Charming debut… an enjoyable tour of the city’s supernatural side.” (Publishers Weekly)
“The Shambling Guide to New York City shows that Mur Lafferty has something different to bring to the urban fantasy genre.” (Gavin Pugh, tor.com)