Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing

Description: "Quirky and hilarious but also deep and heartfelt, The Henchperson's Guide To Unionizing is an unforgettable and fantastic story about being human. I loved it!"
--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

The stunning first edition paperback of The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing features stenciled edges depicting a character from the book--order while supplies last!

As the laboratory assistant to the brilliant but demanding Doctor, Igor spends his nights robbing graves, stitching together body parts, and ensuring that his master doesn't electrocute himself (too badly).

When a mob of peasants wielding torches and pitchforks drives them out of town (again), Igor and the Doctor relocate to the isolated Ravenwald Manor to resume their experiments creating new life from dead flesh. But Igor and the Doctor are not the only ones seeking refuge within the walls of Ravenwald. The manor is already home to a vampiric Count and his highly dissatisfied bride, Cornelia--and an enigmatic witch and her feline familiar, Grimalkin, intend to use it as the site of a magical ritual.

At Igor's suggestion, the three pairs come to an uneasy agreement to cohabitate in Ravenwald, lest they attract the suspicion of the nearby village. In the wake of this truce, Igor, Cornelia, and Grimalkin soon begin to realize that they might have more common with one another than their respective masters. When the trio discovers that they've been unwitting participants in a horrible plan to destroy the world as they know it, they must work together to stop their masters from bringing on armageddon... and stop the increasingly suspicious villagers from reaching for their pitchforks and torches.

Igor, Grim, and Cornelia must unite to cast off the chains of their masters and embrace life on their own terms in the hilarious, heartwarming, and just-scary-enough The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing.

Review Quotes: "Quirky and hilarious but also with depth and heart, The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing is an unforgettable and fantastic story about being human. I loved it!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"A sweet, cozy adventure with Haunted Mansion-level horror about found family, loving oneself, and breaking free of chains, be they psychological, physical, vampiric, or . . . tentacled."--Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Guillotine

"Truly delightful cozy horror . . . With its layers of hilarity and humanity, its charming cast, and its fun take on villainy, this witty, sweet, altogether entertaining book is perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett. You'll have the best time reading it!"--India Holton, USA Today bestselling author of The Antiquarian's Object of Desire

"Cozy, creepy, and full of heart (among other body parts), The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing is a charming tale of found family that comes alive in its examination of responsibility, power, and what happens when we band together to decide enough is enough. . . . An absolute delight of a book."--Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore

"Charming and heartfelt, The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing is the most fun I've had in ages. Do I want to know more about how henchmen end up with their respective villains? Do I want to see them unexpectedly victimized by the underused 'there's only one castle' trope? Do I want to see them compare notes on their respective bosses? Yes, yes, and yes!"--Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter

"An absolutely delightful romp full of heart and clever subversion of classic gothic tropes, Henchperson's Guide is the found family adventure you've been looking for."--C. B. Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

"The beating heart of this book is a tale of radical self-love and friendship in a world that seems determined to sow hatred and discord. If you're looking for a book that feels like a warm hug, you've come to the right place."--M. J. Kuhn, internationally bestselling author of Among Thieves

"In this rollicking debut that seamlessly blends the mundane monstrosity of What We Do in the Shadows with the lighthearted whimsy of T. Kingfisher, The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing flips everything you thought you knew about classic monsters and their sidekicks . . . Brimming with creativity, magic, and a touch of the absurd, The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing is a heartfelt and hilarious tale of finding your people, acknowledging your own worth, and standing up for what's right--even when surrounded by an angry mob brandishing pitchforks."--Lauren Thoman, author of You Shouldn't Be Here