Rivers of London: Book 1 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #1)

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Synopsis
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.
Copyright:
2011

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Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781409141181
Related ISBNs:
9780575097582, 9781473234574, 9780575097582, 9781473234574, 9780575097582, 9781473234574
Publisher:
Orion
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Copyrighted By:
Ben Aaronovitch
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Narrated By:
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Categories:
Horror, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Bookshare Staff
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