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

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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, <i>Rivers of London</i> 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

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'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 2This 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.
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A darkly comic read with characters you can't help but like
An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grownups - The TimesCharming, witty, exciting - IndependentGives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money - The SunBen 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
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781473234574
Publisert
2021
Utgiver
Vendor
Gollancz
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
218 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
34 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
400

Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

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'.