Books like Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore
When Jody wakes with a burned arm and a sudden thirst for blood, she discovers she has become a vampire. Just as she struggles to adapt to her new powers, she meets C. Thomas Flood, a dream‑chasing writer now working at Safeway. Their unexpected night‑time supermarket encounter sparks a love story that blends humor, supernatural danger, and the ups and downs of modern life in San Francisco. Christopher Moore stitches together a touching, laugh‑out‑loud narrative that follows their growing relationship as it defies both the earthly and the undead.
First publish date: December 2, 1995
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Christopher Moore
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