Urban fantasy novels often explore a variety of themes, including the struggle between good and evil, the clash between the human and supernatural worlds, and the exploration of social and political issues.

Harry Dresden is the protagonist of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series.

Newford is the name of the city where the stories in Charles de Lint's Newford series take place.

Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, and N.K. Jemisin are all known for writing urban fantasy novels that explore social and political issues.

Mercy Thompson is the protagonist of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series.

Toby Daye is the protagonist of Seanan McGuire's October Daye series.

The Hollows is a series of urban fantasy novels by Kim Harrison set in New Orleans.

Rachel Morgan is the protagonist of Kim Harrison's The Hollows series.

Neverwhere is an urban fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman set in London.

Richard Mayhew is the protagonist of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.

Newford is a series of urban fantasy novels by Charles de Lint set in Toronto.

Jilly Coppercorn is the protagonist of Charles de Lint's Newford series.

The Iron Druid Chronicles is a series of urban fantasy novels by Kevin Hearne set in New York City.

Atticus O'Sullivan is the protagonist of Kevin Hearne's The Iron Druid Chronicles.

Dead Until Dark is an urban fantasy novel by Charlaine Harris set in San Francisco.