Stalking the Unicorn (Fables of Tonight)

Stalking the Unicorn (Fables of Tonight)

by Mike Resnick

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  • American Gods
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Perfect for you if...

  • You love detective stories with a fantastical twist and enjoy witty banter between a world-weary hero and bizarre supporting characters.
  • You appreciate humour that doesn't rely on winking at the audience; it's woven into the plot and dialogue naturally.
  • You're drawn to urban fantasy that treats magical creatures and rules as matter-of-fact rather than whimsical.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer straightforward hard-boiled noir without fantasy elements clouding the mystery.
  • You want high-stakes action and danger; this leans comedic and keeps things relatively light despite the threats.
  • You're looking for epic worldbuilding. This is a tight, character-driven story set in a single city over one night.

About this book

Private investigator John Justin Mallory is struggling with personal and professional troubles on New Year's Eve when a new client arrives: Mürgenstürm the elf, whose unicorn has gone missing. If Mürgenstürm doesn't recover it by dawn, his guild will kill him. Mallory's investigation takes him through a hidden side of Manhattan populated by goblins, trolls, cat people, ghosts in the Stock Exchange, and gnomes in the subway. As Mallory navigates this fantastical world and its unusual rules, he discovers that a malevolent demon named Grundy is also searching for the unicorn. Grundy will stop at nothing to obtain it, and his success would endanger not only Mallory's client but others as well. The case blends hard-boiled detective work with fantasy elements and features crisp dialogue, an engaging protagonist, and distinctive supporting characters.

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