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Zoe Lafferty, a travel book editor, seeks a fresh start in fan‑frenzied New York City after a previous disaster. She secures a position at a questionable publishing house, only to be told she must compile a guide for the city’s undead residents. As she delves into the hidden monster world, Zoe faces obstacles from a blood‑drinking boss, a death goddess co‑worker, and a delicate human‑monster balance that begins to crumble. The story blends humor with urban fantasy stakes as Zoe fights for her survival and her career in the fractured metropolis.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Mur Lafferty
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