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The Shambling Guide to New York City

The Shambling Guide to New York City

Mur Lafferty

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May 2013

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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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HourglassEyes9 / 10

“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…”

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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…

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