(Mostly) Human Resources
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(Mostly) Human Resources
A creepy and cosy workplace enemies-to-lovers urban fantasy with light horror, steeped with American and Native American folklore, and set in the Appalachian Mountains.
A creepy and cosy workplace enemies-to-lovers urban fantasy with light horror, steeped with American and Native American folklore, and set in the Appalachian Mountains.
'Creepy cryptids, a compelling slow burn romance, and corporate humour blend together perfectly in this excitingly unique debut... (Mostly) Human Resources is a must read' Mallory Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies
'Viall’s debut is a tongue-in-cheek delight, pulling from multiple genres to create a tale that is both unsettling and cosy... Five creepy stars!' Brigitte Knightley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy
Amongst mountains as old as time, the jackalopes and ghouls are the least of your worries…
At Entity — the organisation responsible for managing the world’s monsters — Alexys is perfectly happy honouring her late father’s legacy from behind a desk, far from anything with teeth. But when she heads into the Appalachian Mountains for a routine review with her newly assigned Warden, Elliot, she finds… nothing.
Elliot has vanished. And after his reports of sightings of a never-recorded creature, Alexys can’t ignore the danger he might be in. Against all her instincts, she pushes deeper into the mountains to find him.
Nic, Entity’s ambitious (and irritatingly charismatic) Director of Research & Cataloguing, refuses to let the chance to investigate an undocumented monster pass him by. And if joining the search means annoying his favourite work-nemesis, he’s already lacing his boots.
But as Alexys and Nic descend into the ancient Appalachians, they begin to learn why some monsters stay unrecorded… and why no one should wander these mountains after dark.
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Readers LOVE (Mostly) Human Resources:
‘With high stakes, creepy cryptids, a cute romance and a bespectacled love interest, (Mostly) Human Resources is an exceptionally fun read’ - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
It’s like a treasure trove of monsters, mayhem and mystery. A sort of lovechild of Scooby Doo, Mallory Marlowe/Jo Segura, Ali Hazelwood and The Office - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
I LOVED it! Alexys and Nic as the new Scully and Mulder? YES. Plus creepy Appalachian cryptids, a missing person, and a terrifying monster in the woods?! - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
I’m not exaggerating when I say (Mostly) Human Resources is AWESOME. Easily one of my favourite reads of the year - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
A missing persons case, romantic tension and super creepy scary critters of the Appalachian mountains tied this story up into a gorgeous cosy horror bow - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
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The first instalment of a new cosy and creepy series following the employees of Entity, where not every monster stays in the shadows – and survival is never guaranteed.
Series: Entity Case Files
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035922536
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Aria
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 488g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Grace Viall was raised on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains by a pair of bookworms and can usually be found in a randomly selected state park or forest gathering inspiration for her monster-filled fantasy projects. Grace currently lives in Georgia (US) with her husband and two dogs and is an avid reader and book hoarder. She grew up with a grandfather who loved to spin stories around campfires, and that love of storytelling has stayed with her as she pursues her career as an author. Grace's hope is to give a new life to old stories but with her own special twist.
Instagram: @graceviallwrites
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