“Now THIS is the urban fantasy heroine we want.”
—i09.com
“If Buffy grew up, got therapy for her violent tendencies, moved to New York and got a real job, it would look a lot like this.”
—New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler
Zombies and vampires and golems, oh my! 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
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
“Mur Lafferty’s debut novel is a must-read book for those who like their urban fantasy fast, furious, and funny. Terrific stuff!”
—National bestselling author Kat Richardson
“An engagingly funny, and fun, romp through NYC. You’ll love Zoë… to bits.”
—New York Times bestselling author 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.”
—New York Times bestselling author 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.”
“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
“Mur Lafferty is a bright, shining light in speculative fiction. She brings a warm, humorous, and startling fresh voice to the genre in The Shambling Guide to New York City.”
—Kaaron Warren
“Looking for a very different kind of travel guide? One that shows you the real Manhattan? The one the tourists haven’t discovered yet but the vampires and the water sprites have? Then The Shambling Guide to New York City is just what you need!… With the smart and intrepid Zoë to show you around, how could you possibly get in trouble? I give it five Michelin stars and eight Zombie Planet Thumbs-Up (with real thumbs)!”
—New York Times bestselling author Connie Willis