Miss Subways - David Duchovny.epub Apr 2026

is a darkly comic fantasy novel by David Duchovny that reimagines ancient Irish mythology within the grit and pulse of modern New York City . Published in 2018, the story follows Emer Gunnels , a schoolteacher living in the Lower East Side who finds her mundane life upended by supernatural forces. Plot Summary

The narrative centers on a "Hobson’s choice" presented to Emer by a foul-mouthed Celtic fairy named Sid. Emer is told she must either sacrifice her relationship with her boyfriend, (Cuchulain), and never see him again to save his life, or stay with him and watch him die. Choosing to save him, she enters a trippy, mystical journey through parallel tracks of time and love, encountering a diverse cast of global mythical figures—including the spider goddess Anansi and a Golem —all while navigating the literal and figurative underground of the NYC subway system. Key Themes and Inspiration Miss Subways - David Duchovny.epub