Rivers of London: The 10th Anniversary Special Edition (A Rivers of London novel)

Review A darkly comic read with characters you can't help but like ― The Sunday Express Funny and wildly inventive ― Mail on Sunday Masterfully crafted . . . gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money ― The Sun Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London ― Nick Frost Charming, witty, exciting ― Independent An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups ― The Times What would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz. A hilarious, keenly imagined caper ― Diana Gabaldon A consummate story of real policing in a vividly real world intersecting the decidedly unreal to marvellous effect. Filled with detail and imagination, the quality of this achievement stands out, making Aaronovitch a name to watch ― Peter F. Hamilton Magical, mysterious and mesmerising, Rivers of London will have you spellbound ― Total Sci Fi An engaging mix of magic and police procedural, this is a great kick off to a very promising series as well as the most satisfying fantasy thriller to hit bookshelves in quite some time. Witty, imaginative and gripping ― SFX Product Description 'Ben Aaronovitch's masterfully crafted world of magic, ghosts and gruesome crimes gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money' The Sun 'Great, great fun' Simon Mayo, Radio 2 This 10th anniversary special edition contains four masterful illustrations, a brand-new map, an illuminating introduction from author Ben Aaronovitch and stunning illustrated endpapers. 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 . . . Since its publication in 2011, Rivers of London has grown into an international phenomenon. Embark on your journey to a magical London with this special edition, the perfect escape from the real world to a place you'll never forget. Book Description The first of the Sunday Times Bestselling Rivers of London series Discover the million-copy-bestseller series everyone is talking about About the Author Before becoming a bestselling author, Ben Aaronovitch was a screenwriter for Doctor Who and a bookseller at Waterstones. He now writes full time, and every book in his Rivers of London series has been a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. Aaronovitch is also a trustee on the board of Cityread London and is a long-time supporter of Nigeria's premiere arts and cultural festival, The Aké Festival. He still lives in London, the city he likes to refer to as 'the capital of the world'.