Peter grant is one of only two members of a very special branch of londons metropolitan police. He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. Reky londyna these are the adventures of peter grant, a young officer in the metropolitan police. The novel was released on 10 january 2011 through gollancz and was well received by critics, earning a galaxy national book awards nomination for aaronovitch in the new writer of the year award.
At first glance, rivers of london might seem like the kind of book only readers of crime or fantasy fiction would enjoy that was certainly my first impression but it turns out that a wide range of readers across all sorts of genres really enjoyed this book. He has also penned several groundbreaking tv tiein novels. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The seventh book of the bestselling rivers of london series returns to the adventures of peter grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of london. Csi meets harry potter in this fantastic new graphic novel conjured forth from the bestselling.
Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch a new novel weaves london folklore and metropolitan police procedure in a bewildering tale. Under this influence i went forth and delved into the arcane and byzantine world of london s metropolitan police service, with its aware terminals and holmes 2 computer systems, the hat car, mispers, fatacs, and every coppers friend, the evidence and action book, which contains all the forms you absolutely have to have filled in before you can. Oct 12, 2015 before becoming a bestselling author, ben aaronovitch was a screenwriter for doctor who and a bookseller at waterstones. Short stories from the river of london world reddit. Just like the first book, rivers of london, i enjoyed this book a lot, and it is in fact, the second time ive read it. Ben aaronovitch, kobna holdbrooksmith, orion publishing group limited. The faceless man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is. Aaronovitchs early works include the sixbook novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america. Londons lost rivers, a walkers guide this is the second book called londons lost rivers to be released this year, following a similarly shaped guide by. Pc peter grant just wants to pass his detectives exam, however hes the only apprentice to extrasupercool and superpowerful wizard thomas nightingale, head of the supernatural police crime. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. He also wrote two doctor who serials in the late 1980s and spinoff novels from doctor who and blakes 7.
Rivers of london was published in the united states and canada as midnight riot. The novel was released on 10 january 2011 through gollancz and was well received by critics, earning a galaxy national book awards nomination for aaronovitch in. Ben aaronovitchs moon over soho is the second novel in his pc peter grant series. At dragonmeet convention in london, on 30 november 2019, it was announced that a roleplaying game based on the book series would be published by chaosium. The faceless man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. In rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book 1 of the peter grant series, peter grant is a probationary constable with dreams of being a. Anneke actually, you can find the original english title rivers of london if you copy the isbn no. Following the death of my cat watson on new years day put to sleep to end his suffering i have decided to dedicate this story to him.
Posted by 2 minutes ago after seeing chance perdomo pop up in an ideal casting thread, i thought this scene from his current series felt straight out of rivers of london view comments. Rivers of london ben aaronovitch 7 include characters thomas nightingale 6 peter grant 5 molly rivers of london 4 abdul haqq walid 2 beverley brook 1 original female characters 1 alexander seawoll 1 peter grant rivers of london 1 frank caffrey 1 mama thames rivers of london 1 include relationships. Londons lost rivers, a walkers guide this is the second book called londons lost rivers to be released this year, following a similarly shaped guide by paul talling back in may. Peter grant was just a probationary constable in the metropolitan police force and faced a life in the drudgery of the case progression unit doing paperwork so real coppers dont have to. Ship of fools oblivion february book club rivers of london page 2 email this page to a friend or enemy. Its got good writing with a tongueincheek style and fast pacing. If you liked the first book in the series, in all probability, youll like this book. But ive noticed that the most recent books are making a lot of references that i think must come from the graphic novels, and its causing me to be in the dark with some of the plot. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Midnight riot by ben aaronovitch, 2011 i received this book as a gift a rather long time ago. He is the author of the rivers of london series of novels. While writer ben aaronovitch puts the finishing touches to the next novel in the series, the hanging tree, hes teamed up with cowriter andrew cartmel who was once aaronovitchs script editor on sylvester mccoys dr who in the 80s for a couple of comic collections to fill the gap. Before becoming a bestselling author, ben aaronovitch was a screenwriter for doctor who and a bookseller at waterstones. Ben dylan aaronovitch born february 1964 is an english author and screenwriter.
May 19, 2015 rivers of london novels have sold over 1,000,000 copies worldwide to date. He now writes full time, and every book in his rivers of london series has been a sunday times top ten bestseller. Happily, however, there was still some rivers of london fun to be had by way of the canonical comic book body work and its several successors, namely. Same if you prefer the much nicer english cover of book 2, moon over soho isbn 0575097604. A four star book then, and on to book three, whispers underground. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. There are no inscriptions and the dust jacket has not been price clipped. Rivers of london, the bestselling series of fantasy thrillers comes to titan comics. Miller is a freelance writer and retired law enforcement officer. Four novels have already been published from the year 2011 to 2014.
In rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book 1 of the peter grant series, peter grant is a probationary constable with dreams of being a scotland yard detective, but his boss wants to put him in the case progression unit his biggest potential threat would be a paper cut. Rivers of london ben aaronovitch works archive of our own. Ive tried to get into them, really i have, but i just cant get into the art style at all. An arizona native and western history enthusiast, marcy j. Rivers of london series book 2 ben aaronovitch author kobna holdbrooksmith narrator 2012 moon over soho rivers of london series book 2 ben aaronovitch author 2011 whispers under ground rivers of london series book 3 ben aaronovitch author kobna. It sat in my toberead pile for far too long because, i am embarrassed to admit, of its cover, which looked dreary and literary. He is a screenwriter, with early notable success on bbc televisions legendary doctor who, for which he wrote some episodes now widely regarded as classics, and which even he is quite fond of. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna holdbrook. The newest book is false value and was released on november, 19th 2019. The second rivers of london novel and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Same ifmore actually, you can find the original english title rivers of london if you copy the isbn no.
Written by ben aaronovitch the series has attracted widespread acclaim and is an exceptional urban fantasy series. Orion orion audio orion publishing orion books ben aaronovitch kobna hold gollancz pc peter grant rivers of london moon over soho whispers under ground broken homes fantasy. Ben aaronovitch was born in london in 1964 and had the kind of dull routine childhood that drives a man to drink or to science fiction. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch overdrive rakuten. In continuity with the novels not an adaptation, this is an allnew story set. He is, in fact, pretty much a wizard and its his job to investigate those shadowy crimes that involve urban vampires, weird folk in the underground and, in this case, why cars are. The peter grant series alternatively, the rivers of london series or the pc grant series is a series of urban fantasy.
What is the next book in the rivers of london peter grant graphic novel series. Based in the rivers of london series after the furthest station, this introduces a senior army officer and details his relationship with the folly. This book is number 145 out of a limited edition of copies. She worked primarily with fellow residents of new river, many of them the sons and daughters of the areas homesteaders, cowboys, and dude ranchers, to share the areas rich history through photographs from personal collections. Rivers of london is an urban fantasy novel by ben aaronovitch. Rivers of london midnight riot in the us is the first novel in the series of the same name by english author ben aaronovitch. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna. The peter grant series alternatively, the rivers of london series or the pc grant series is a series of urban fantasy novels by english author ben aaronovitch, and comicsgraphic novels by aaronovitch and andrew cartmel, illustrated by lee sullivan. February book club rivers of london page 2 email this page to a friend or enemy. This unread book is guaranteed to be a 1st edition, 1st printing. A divine mashup of comedy, crime and fantasy, rivers of london is the book that kickstarted the formidably successful peter grant series. Night witch the second collection of the monthly rivers of london comics is even better than the first still plugging the wait between rivers of london novels, night witch is the second graphic novel from titan books, collecting the five monthly issues originally published in 2016. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch a new novel weaves london folklore and metropolitan police procedure in a bewildering tale of magical mayhem.
So vile a sin was coauthored by kate orman if you like ben aaronovitch books, youll love kevin hearne. Under this influence i went forth and delved into the arcane and byzantine world of londons metropolitan police service, with its aware terminals and holmes 2 computer systems, the hat car, mispers, fatacs, and every coppers friend, the evidence and action book, which contains all the forms you absolutely have to have filled in before you can. Aaronovitch is also a trustee on the board of cityread london and is a longtime supporter of nigerias premiere arts and cultural festival. From the bowhunter to the target shooter, 3rivers archery has all the traditional archery supplies you need. It was awarded the margaret mahy book of the year prize and also won the top prize in the young adult fiction category at the 20 new zealand post childrens book awards. It was briefly banned from sale and supply in new zealand. Browns of two rivers 4505 browns drive two rivers, wi 54241 toll free 8005587750 phone 9206529999 fax 9206520900. Rivers of londonseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. Into the river is a novel by ted dawe, featuring a comingofage story set in new zealand, and intended for a young adult audience. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the rivers of london peter grant graphic novel series. Overlaying a wonderful supernatural gloss on the streets and landmarks of the capital, aaronovitch provides a thrillingly exciting opening mystery for his detectiveapprentice wizard protagonist. Ben aaronovitchs bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. On 1 may 2019 it was announced that a television adaptation of rivers of london would be produced by simon pegg and nick frosts production company, stolen picture. The novels of the series are very popular among masses and considered a huge success till date.
Rivers of london series by ben aaronovitch goodreads. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rivers of london series the rivers of london series follows young metropolitan police officer peter grant who is recruited as part of a small unit dealing with the supernatural. Volume 2 night witch 01 by ben aaronovitch, andrew cartmel, lee sullivan isbn. Publishers number sequence 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 confirms that this book is a first printing. Rivers of london englisch audiobook bei audible entdecken. This is an extract from rivers of london, the first pc peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna holdbrooksmith. Night witch and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Probationary constable peter grant dreams of shelve rivers of london. Orion orion audio orion publishing orion books ben aaronovitch kobna hold gollancz pc peter grant rivers of london moon over soho. In continuity with the novels not an adaptation, this is an allnew story set between books 4 and 5. Rivers of london authorben aaronovitch countryengland languageenglish genreurban fantasy publishergollancz publication date 10 january 2011 media typeprint, ebook pages392 pp isbn9780575097568 oclc660533764 followed bymoon over soho rivers of london is the first novel in the series of the same name by english author ben aaronovitch. Pollocks imagined london is intense and absorbing, and the citys son is an urban fantasy in the truest sense of the word, intent on imbuing. The novel centres on the adventures of peter grant, a young officer in the metropolitan.