Tuesday 28 May 2013

URBAN FANTASY REVIEW: The Shambling Guide to New York City - Mur Lafferty

Release Date: 28/05/13
Publisher:  Orbit

SYNOPSIS:

COULD YOU FIND A HOTEL FOR A HARPY? OR A BAR FOR A BIGFOOT? Following the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching for a fresh start as a travel writer in 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 co-worker - Zoe delves deep into the monster world. But her assignments turn deadly when the careful balance between humans and monsters starts to crumble with Zoe right in the middle.


REVIEW:

Whilst this might sound like a weird and unusual tour book to New York, it’s actually a humorous, wonderfully paced title that brings the best of Urban Fantasy to readers with cracking prose and of course a lead character that you’ll love to spend time around especially when zombie’s break out, constructs un-nerve and all whilst Zoe’s trying to do her day job.

Add to this a whole host of supporting cast members that will more than pique your interest alongside win your heart and all round this was a book that I had a lot of fun with. I can’t wait to see what Mur does with New Orleans.



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