The Shambling Guide to New York City
A travel writer takes a job with a shady publishing company in New York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for the undead!
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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Mur Lafferty
An inaugural inductee of the Podcast Academy’s Hall of Fame, Mur Lafferty began podcasting in 2004 and later built her writing career from her work as a science fiction podcaster.
As of 2026, Mur has written ten novels, eight novellas, and one nonfiction book that are available in stores, online retailers, and through this site. Her work has ranged from Star Wars to superhero fiction to afterlife fiction to paranormal fantasy to space murder–plus one book supporting writers based on her award winning podcast.
The Shambling Guides
The Shambling Guides consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
Best 'light' book I've read in ages, I was laughing out loud more times than I can tell. Starting off with Pratchett-like humour as Zoe get's to know her new co-workers and their habits (after she's first fainted at her job interview when she realized her boss really is a vampire), is hilarious at least. Added pieces of the city guide for coteries (vampires, demons, spirit etc...)between chapters are fun addition to the book. Love the different skill & qualities different coteries have! :D Laffety makes you laugh, then suddenly pushes your face against something gore - and then makes you laught again 'till the end. Definitely will read the next Shambling Guide!