Rivers of London : Book 1 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series

Name: Rivers of London : Book 1 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series
Brand: Ben Aaronovitch
SKU: 9780575097582
Price: 9.07 GBP
Availability: InStock

by Ben Aaronovitch

Title:

Author:

Ben Aaronovitch

Series (if any):

A Rivers of London novel

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

432 pages

Publisher:

Hachette UK Distribution

ISBN-13:

9780575097582

EAN:

9780575097582

Classifications:

Fantasy

Weight (g):

424

Dimensions (mm):

197 x 131 x 28

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£9.07

117 copies in stock

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Description

Book 1 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.My name is Peter Grant, and I used to be a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service, and to everyone else as the Filth. My story really begins when I tried to take a witness statement from a man who was already dead...Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. After taking a statement from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost, Peter comes to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny.Suddenly, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.