If you like rivers of london, i think you will like the chronicles of st. What to expect expect an interesting twist on urban fantasy, when an unsuspecting british constable. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rivers of london detective stories. London s lost rivers by paul talling penguin random house books is available from all bookshops or to order online via foyles, waterstones, and wh smith or from amazon link below. Its also thought to have one of the most ancient names. For those who like accurate london geography and weird shit and crime, try the bryant and may books by christopher fowler. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine rivers. I find it translates well since it follows a similar story progression to many shows on tv.
Rivers of london midnight riot in the us is the first novel in the series of the same name by english author ben aaronovitch. Feel free to purchase this book from the book depository using my affiliate link so i can use the proceeds to buy even more books. Midnight riot, moon over soho, broken homes, foxglove summer, the hanging tree, whispers under ground, lies sleeping, body work rating. Rivers of london moon over soho whispers under ground broken homes. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna holdbrook. Ben aaronovitch author book 8 of 8 in rivers of london. 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. Its difficult to explain this recommendation without giving spoilers to one or other of the books. It would make a fantastic dark version of harry potter. This is a spin off, rather than a rivers of london novella. Considering my love of urbanfantasy detective, especially with an historical bent, i dived right in. Rivers of london detective stories by ben aaronovitch. Rivers of london is an urban fantasy novel by ben aaronovitch. Rivers rivers wilga rivers elena g rivers rivers of india simone rivers francine rivers elena rivers adina rivers pdf books dark rivers of the heart simone rivers author francine rivers books free redeeming love by francine rivers redeeming love francine rivers peter.
I also like the dresden files by jim butcher as previous poster suggested. Rivers of london was recommended to me by a bookstore owner one who carries my novels too, and was trying to find similar target audiences. Probationary constable peter grant dreams of being a detective in londons metropolitan police. Cry fox cartmel, andrew, aaronovitch, ben, sullivan, lee on. Rivers of london a rivers of london novel paperback 25 aug 2011. In a similar style is a beckstyle map of londons canals and navigable rivers, currently not publically available pending discussions between british waterways and transport for london. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the case. 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. So vile a sin was coauthored by kate orman if you like ben aaronovitch books, youll love kevin hearne. This is an extract from rivers of london, the first pc peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna holdbrooksmith.
Rivers of london series rivers of london clare lydon london series rivers a. Goodreads members who liked rivers of london peter gra. 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. Rivers of london was published in the united states and canada as midnight riot. Ben aaronovitch has written for tv, his credits including doctor who and casualty.
Londons lost rivers derelict london photography, social. The short story long story, but shorter than a novel is a delightful way to both introduce new characters into the series were sure to see toby in. Often wonder if they partly inspired rivers of london series. Peter grant looks look your average london police officer, but he is actually a parttime wizard in a very elite branch of the metropolitan police. If you like urban fantasy stories with wizards solving crimes, like the dresden files, you should give a try to rivers of london. He also meets one of her daughters, beverly brook, who is a river spirit as well of one of the rivers of london. Ben aaronovitch my name is peter grant and until january i was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police service and as the filth to. He is popular for writing novels of science fiction and fantasy genre. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the popular urban fantasymystery series peter grant, featuring peter, a police constable, and an apprentice wizard. Fellow doctor who creators, artist lee sullivan, and luis guerrero, also join the.
Rob steen peter grant, having become the first english apprentice wizard in fifty years, must immediately deal with two different but ultimately interrelated cases. Francine rivers books list of books by author francine. That is exactly what happened when i received ben aaronovitchs book rivers of london the other day. And like many lovers of fantasy ive often imagined how cool it would be if magic.
Graphic novel, urban fantasy, mystery, police procedural, fantasy, peter grant, rivers of london similar books. It is a similar plot but with different names and location. Rivers of london detective stories ebook written by ben aaronovitch, andrew cartmel. Its his job to investigate those crimes that regular cops dont like to talk about because they often involve vampires or strange things in underground tunnels. If that wasnt enough, there is the ongoing series of rivers of london. Londons lost rivers by paul talling penguin random house books is available from all bookshops or to order online via foyles, waterstones, and wh smith or from amazon link below. Midnight riot, moon over soho, broken homes, foxglove summer, the hanging tree, whispers under ground, lies sleeping rating. The first rivers of london novel a rivers of london novel book 1 get 90 days free of amazon music unlimited with the purchase of any eligible product. Rivers elena g rivers elena rivers rivers of india simone rivers wilga rivers francine rivers dark rivers of the heart all the rivers dorit rabinyan pdf simone rivers author adina rivers pdf books redeeming love francine rivers peter robinson many rivers to. Mar 10, 2020 ben aaronovitch began his career in screenwriting, writing for tv juggernauts such as casualty and doctor who.
The novel centres on the adventures of peter grant, a young officer in the metropolitan. Also worth looking at invisible library series by genieve cogman. Although raised in a religious home, francine did not truly encounter christ until later in life, when she was already a wife, mother of three, and an established romance novelist. Ben aaronovitchs rivers of london is part urban fantasy, part police procedural. Graphic novel, urban fantasy, mystery, police procedural, fantasy, peter grant, rivers of london.
I wasnt big on uf, thinking it was mostly ya and thats a genre which isnt quite my cup of tea, but after reading ben aaronovitchs rivers of london series, i fell. I had been looking for books that were similar to kate griffins series of books focusing on matthew swift, and i came across aaronovitchs name thank heavens for amazon recommendations. Aaronovitchs books share the cosy familiarity of many crime novels, and. Ben aaronovitchs bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. And both books have a welldeveloped sense of humour.
From 1976 to 1985, francine rivers had a successful writing career in the general market, and her books were awarded or nominated for numerous awards and prizes. Find authors like ben aaronovitch from the worlds largest community of readers. Five books or series to read if you like the laundry files. Aug 25, 2011 rivers of london a rivers of london novel paperback 25 aug 2011. Here is a summary of the 22 lost rivers streamsditches, 8 canals and 8 dockswharves that the 192 page book covers. Peters latest case features a selfdriving killer automobile, a serbian refugee, the. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book, which has also been published under the title midnight riot. Sep 28, 2019 the book is a quick read, what, being book 7. Similar episodic books with over reaching arcs, magic as part of the real world, and law enforcement themes. False value rivers of london book 8 kindle edition. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch, read by kobna.
I use rivers of london as a gateway drug for people who want to start reading more. There were certain plot elements to rivers of londonmidnight riots which made me think of the big over easy. It doesnt quite read like a typical victorian novel with a clear plot. It is a quick ok read, albeit an expensive one for two hours entertainment, but disappointong if you are expecting a rivers of london yarn. Ben aaronovitch is a wellknown british author whose novel series, rivers of london is world famous. Rivers of london always gets suggested to people who are waiting for the next dresden files, so this is the reverse for once. His novels are cut from similar cloth, with his bestselling rivers of london series. Rivers rivers wilga rivers elena g rivers rivers of india simone rivers francine rivers elena rivers adina rivers pdf books dark rivers of the heart simone rivers author francine rivers books free redeeming love by francine rivers redeeming love francine rivers peter robinson many rivers to cross. Later in his career, he has also penned mystery and thriller novel series. Ben aaronovitch began his career in screenwriting, writing for tv juggernauts such as casualty and doctor who. Londons lost rivers mapped, with the place names they. Rivers elena g rivers elena rivers rivers of india simone rivers wilga rivers francine rivers dark rivers of the heart all the rivers dorit rabinyan pdf simone rivers author adina rivers pdf books redeeming love francine rivers peter. 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.
Like many northerners with issues, hed moved to london as a cheap alternative to psychoterapy. This series is one of four that i willingly pay full price for the ebook when it comes out rather than waiting for it to go on sale. Rivers of london tv series the forums of sir terry. In rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book 1 of the peter grant series, peter grant is a probationary constable with. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The handdrawn versions are also fun, including this one of the fleet river, via londonist, shows a version involved a bit of research to trace the. Rivers of london otherwise known as midnight riot by americans for some reason by ben aaronovitch is something i picked up with little to no expectations on an impulse. The short story long story, but shorter than a novel is a delightful way to both introduce new characters into the series were sure to see toby in the peter books soon, and to expand the world building. Pete is sent to talk to mama thames who turns out to be a nigerian woman who took on the role in 1957 when father thames abandoned the section of the river encompassed by the majority of the city proper. If you like rivers of london you might like similar books moon over soho, whispers under ground, broken homes, foxglove summer, lies sleeping. Here is a summary of the 22 lost riversstreamsditches, 8 canals and 8 dockswharves that the 192 page book covers.
Unlike many of the other rivers here, this 18mile watercourse still cuts a visible meander through the terrain of northwest london. 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. Midnight riot, moon over soho, broken homes, foxglove summer, the hanging tree, whispers under ground, lies sleeping. I would still recommend this book to anyone who enjoys london or citybased books with a slight fantastical twist.
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