The Shambling Guide to New York City, Mur Lafferty
The Shambling Guide to New York City, Mur Lafferty
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The Shambling Guide to New York City

Author: Mur Lafferty

Narrator: Mur Lafferty

Unabridged: 9 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 05/28/2013

Synopsis

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.

About Mur Lafferty

Mur Lafferty is a writer, podcast producer, gamer, geek and martial artist. She loves to run, practise kung fu (Northern Shaolin five animals style), play World of Warcraft and Dragon Age and hang out with her fabulous geeky husband and their eight-year-old daughter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Craig on August 03, 2022

This novel was written some years back when the urban fantasy-paranormal/supernatural romance genres were at their peak of popularity. There are several imaginatively creative bits that make it stand out from the pack a bit, and a refreshing air of dark humor throughout. It's the story of a young wo......more

Goodreads review by Mona on December 18, 2016

This is a very creative take on the interaction between "reality" and otherwordly creatures (so-called monsters). Mur has lots of imagination, and reads her work well. Still, something is missing. It never really feels like Zoe, the main character (who might be Mur's alter ego) is in danger. The char......more

Goodreads review by Robin on October 22, 2023

Zoe Norris is in New York City searching for a job as a travel book editor after her last job ended badly. She learns of a new publishing company which needs a travel editor and feels she would be perfect for the job. The owner is hesitant to hire her. He informs her that these travel books are mean......more

Goodreads review by Insouciantly on January 16, 2015

I have mixed feelings about this book. It was good, don't get me wrong, but it was definitely one of those books that just by changing one or two things it could have been FANTASTIC. The fresh look at zombies and vampires and fantasy creatures in a modern urban setting was nice. This is no True Bloo......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey on July 31, 2013

This book has a lot of potential, and it was a quick, fun read. The author cited Douglas Adams as a huge influence and the “Shambling Guide” excerpts in the book are sort of her homage to the Hitchhiker’s Guide segments in Adams’ books from that series. However, the whole thing is somewhat lacking i......more

Quotes

"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 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

"An engagingly funny, and fun, romp through NYC. You'll love Zoe... to bits."—New York Times bestselling Tobias S. Buckell

"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

"Without Mur Lafferty, the SF genre would be a much duller place. Mur is constantly inventive, always great fun and deserves every success."—Paul Cornell

"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."—Adam Christopher

"The Shambling Guide to New York City is a monstrously fun romp by one of our most engaging new authors."—Tim Pratt

"Zombies and vampires and golems, oh my! The Shambling Guide to New York City rounds up the biggest cast of the undead and never-quite-alive ever to appear in a single novel, along with a wisecracking heroine whose picture belongs over the dictionary entry for spunky. 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

"Mur Lafferty is a bright, shining light in speculative fiction. She brings a warm, humourous and startling fresh voice to the genre in The Shambling Guide to New York City."
—Kaaron Warren

Awards

  • Member of the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame
  • One of the Top Ten Savvy Women in Podcasting
  • John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
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