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In the New York City skyline, actress Esther Diamond lands a cameo as a prostitute on a television drama. When her role is jeopardized by zombies, angry spirits, and a voodoo curse, she teams up with her sorcerer friend to confront the supernatural forces threatening the city and their own careers.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Laura Resnick
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