The Shambling Guide to New York City [Paperback]

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.Mur Lafferty is a writer, podcast producer, gamer, runner, and geek. She is the host of the podcast I Should Be Writing and the co-host of Ditch Diggers. She is the winner of the 2013 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. She is addicted to computer games, Zombies, Run!, and Star Wars LEGO. She lives in Durham, NC with her husband and daughter. If Buffy grew up, got therapy and found a real job, it would look like this. Scott Sigler Mur Lafferty's debut novel is a must-read book for those who like their urban fantasy fast, furious, and funny. Terrific stuff! Kat Richardson This is a great start to what promises to be one of the gems of the comic urban fantasy crown.The Shambling Guidesets 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 Timesbestselling author Seanan McGuire An engagingly funny, and fun, romp through NYC. You'll love Zoe... to bits. New York Timesbestselling Tobias S. Buckell Shows exactly why so many writers have been buzzing about Mur Lafferty for so many years: an unbeatable mixture of humorl³.