Cosy, romantic fantasy from the award-winning Mur Lafferty, about a travel writer who agrees to write a travel guide – for the supernatural creatures of her home city.
‘Irresistible’ Kirkus
COULD YOU FIND A HOTEL FOR A HARPY? OR A BAR FOR A BIGFOOT?
Following the disaster that was her last job, Zoë is searching for a fresh start as a travel writer. But after stumbling across a seemingly perfect position, Zoë is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can’t take off her résumé – human.
Not to be put off by anything, especially not her blood-drinking boss nor her death goddess co-worker, Zoë delves deep into her new assignment. But her quest to provide the supernatural community with the cosiest cafes and ritziest restaurant reviews must halt when the careful balance between humans and monsters starts to crumble – with Zoë right in the middle.
‘THE SHAMBLING GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY is a high-concept, high-comedy romp through the supernatural world. It’s like nothing you’ve ever read before – and that’s a good thing’ Seanan McGuire
‘Characters you’ll love – a total delight from cover to cover’ Adam Christopher
‘Shows exactly why so many writers have been buzzing about Mur Lafferty for so many years: an unbeatable mixture of humour, heart, imagination, and characterisation. I want to live in Mur’s New York’ Cory Doctorow
‘Irresistible’ Kirkus
COULD YOU FIND A HOTEL FOR A HARPY? OR A BAR FOR A BIGFOOT?
Following the disaster that was her last job, Zoë is searching for a fresh start as a travel writer. But after stumbling across a seemingly perfect position, Zoë is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she can’t take off her résumé – human.
Not to be put off by anything, especially not her blood-drinking boss nor her death goddess co-worker, Zoë delves deep into her new assignment. But her quest to provide the supernatural community with the cosiest cafes and ritziest restaurant reviews must halt when the careful balance between humans and monsters starts to crumble – with Zoë right in the middle.
‘THE SHAMBLING GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY is a high-concept, high-comedy romp through the supernatural world. It’s like nothing you’ve ever read before – and that’s a good thing’ Seanan McGuire
‘Characters you’ll love – a total delight from cover to cover’ Adam Christopher
‘Shows exactly why so many writers have been buzzing about Mur Lafferty for so many years: an unbeatable mixture of humour, heart, imagination, and characterisation. I want to live in Mur’s New York’ Cory Doctorow
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Reviews
Lafferty's novel has wit, style and plenty of sardonic dialogue, like Douglas Adams writing an episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
THE SHAMBLING GUIDE TO NEW YORK CITY is a high-concept, high-comedy romp through the supernatural underworld. It's like nothing you've ever read before - and that's a good thing.
Without Mur Lafferty, the SF genre would be a much duller place.
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.
An extremely exciting and incredibly amusing read
If Buffy grew up, got therapy and found a real job, it would look like this.
Well-written and immersive . . . a travel series you'll definitely want to stick with
A wild ride through the secret side of New York City, Mur Lafferty's mighty debut is urban fantasy the way it should be: fast, funny, with bags of action and characters you'll love. A total delight from cover to cover.
