Though it can be read as a standalone, Shot Through the Heart is part of a shared universe that includes McDarris's other works like Tinsel & Tentacles and Diamonds & Tentacles . It is characterized by its high "spice" level and fast-paced, lighthearted narrative style.
Shot Through the Heart (Monster Mash Story) by Kate McDarris
The novella reimagines ancient gods living in a contemporary world, such as accessing Mount Olympus via a New York City elevator .