Moon over soho by ben aaronovitch andtheitoldyousos book. A rivers of london series collection 6 books set by ben aaronovitch. He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of pc peter grant or the folly, even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the most expensive apartment blocks in london. Browse ben aaronovitchs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Probationary constable peter grant dreams of shelve rivers of london. Peter grant series books 16 rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book cover, description, publication history.
False value is the 8th book in the fantastic rivers of london series by ben aaronovitch. Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of police constable peter grant or the follylondons police department for supernatural caseseven when. The hanging tree was the tyburn gallows which stood where marble arch stands today. Fifth book in the peter grant series 2016 buy from in the latest pc peter grand paranormal mystery book by ben aaronovitch, peter returns to investigate around the marble arch, which is none other than the tyburn gallows used years back for executions. Below is a list of ben aaronovitch s peter grant books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. Foxglove summer pc peter grant book 5 by ben aaronovitch. The seventh rivers of london novel a rivers of london novel. Peter grants career opportunities included a time in the police academy and he was ready for getting payed for playing police and thieves for real.
After serving his scifi apprenticeship penning episodes of doctor who, aaronovitch turned his hand to prose with the pc peter grant series. The novels of the series are very popular among masses and considered a huge success till date. The anticipation and continued delay in publishing the hanging tree, book 6 in the peter grant series, was intense and has probably made me super sensitive and critical of some aspects of. Ben aaronovitch s 2011 novel, originally titled rivers of london in the uk, starts the peter grant series of police procedurals that includes magic walking the lanes and etched in the stones. The peter grant series is a series of urban fantasy novels by english author ben aaronovitch. Guleed shes learning to use a sword and has some fancy new. The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 ben aaronovitch. Peter grant series books 16 rivers of london by ben aaronovitch. Author ben aaronovitch has released the latest book in his rivers of london series. I cant help but think that ben aaronovitch never expected these to take off. Another wining aspect of these books is peters funny and.
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. Their newest book is false value and was released on november, 19th 2019. M4b a stunning pc peter grant novella continues this bestselling series with commuting ghosts, a kidnapping, and a superb new london mystery. If you like the pc peter grant books then do read it, but if. Couldnt be happier either to see the third amigo back as well, artist lee sullivan. Ben aaronovitch began his peter grant series in 2011 with the novel rivers of london aka midnight riot. The hanging tree is the sixth peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch, and is a great addition to the series. Ben aaronovitch has been telling peter grant s story for years, and this book is just as good as previous installments.
Oct 30, 2018 ben aaronovitch is perhaps best known for his series of peter grant novels, which began with rivers of london. A new peter grant novella, the furthest station, is now available. Praise for ben aaronovitch s dc peter grant novels fresh and original and a wonderful read. However, i would still recommend reading rivers of london and moon over soho before tackling this one in order to really be able to best follow what is happening particularly in the faceless. The faceless man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is. He has introduced new, interesting characters which will obviously reappear in future chapters, and provided his readers with a stimulating and satisfying reading experience. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is the newest book in the rivers of london peter grant graphic novel series. Below is a list of ben aaronovitchs peter grant books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. 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.
Effortlessly blending multiple genres, the books, which began with rivers of london in 2011, introduce the eponymous copper who also happens to be the first english apprentice wizard in over 70 years. Writers andrew cartmel and ben aaronovitch are very busy people, so its good to know, when time allows, the comic book adventures of peter grant are still something they are happy to continue to do themselves, and not farm out to any old jobbing writer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read midnight riot. The seventh book of the bestselling rivers of london series returns to the adventures of peter grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of london. Mixing police procedural with urban fantasy and london history, these novels, the latest of which is the hanging tree, have now sold over a million copies worldwide. Jan 09, 2015 foxglove summer peter grant series book 5 written by.
Ben aaronovitch s bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. Midnight riot rivers of london by ben aaronovitch february 1, 2011. Aaronovitch s early works include the six book novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america. Ben aaronovitchs 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 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. The hanging tree rivers of london, book 6 by ben aaronovitch. These are the adventures of peter grant, a young officer in the metropolitan police. Ben aaronovitch doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. The novel centres on the adventures of peter grant, a young officer in the metropolitan.
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. The faceless man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Overlaying a wonderful supernatural gloss on the streets and landmarks of the capital, aaronovitch provides a thrillingly exciting opening mystery for his detectiveapprentice wizard protagonist. The first 4 books were excellent, with a strong protagonist, swift action, and vibrant characters for peter grant to interact with.
Nov, 2018 i find it hard to believe that this is book seven. Peter grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm. Rivers of london series by ben aaronovitch goodreads. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the popular urban fantasymystery series peter grant, featuring peter, a police constable, and an apprentice wizard. This series is absolutely one of those where you cannot pick up the books out of order they are very closely tied together and unless you have read the rest of the series, later books will not make a lot of sense. The result is midnight riot, the debut adventure of peter grant. Rivers of london also called midnight riot in the usa moon over soho whispers underground and im. He is the author of the rivers of london series of novels. Aaronovitch has returned peter grant to london, and resumed the hunt for the faceless man, with exciting consequences. Simon pegg and nick frost have previously collaborated to make films such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the worlds end. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the pc peter grant series of novels rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers under ground, broken homes, foxglove summer and most recently the hanging tree.
The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 kindle edition by ben aaronovitch. He also wrote two doctor who serials in the late 1980s and spinoff novels from doctor who and blakes 7. After a decade of such work, he decided it was time to show the world. The anticipation and continued delay in publishing the hanging tree, book 6 in the peter grant series, was intense and has probably made me super sensitive and critical of some aspects of the story. Broken homes pc peter grant book 4 by ben aaronovitch. Aaronovitchs early works include the sixbook novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america. Ben aaronovitch books in order mystery series, book.
The official website of ben aaronovitch and the folly. I am ben aaronovitch, author of the peter grant series. Foxglove summer is the fifth book in the peter grant series by ben aaronovitch, and it seems to be following a pattern put in place with the last two books, broken homes and whispers underground. A divine mashup of comedy, crime and fantasy, rivers of london is the book that kickstarted the formidably successful peter grant series. Four novels have already been published from the year 2011 to 2014.
Nov 28, 2016 the hanging tree is the sixth peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch, and is a great addition to the series. The hanging tree was the tyburn gallows which stood where marbl. Ben dylan aaronovitch born february 1964 is an english author and screenwriter. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book, which. The hanging tree rivers of london book 6 by ben aaronovitch. He is a screenwriter, with early notable success on bbcs legendary doctor who, for which he wrote some episodes now widely regarded as classics, and which even he is quite fond of. These are serialized novels, and i think its fair to compare them to. Before becoming a bestselling author, ben aaronovitch was a screenwriter for doctor who and a bookseller at waterstones. Ben aaronovitch, kobna holdbrooksmith, tantor audio. He wrote for doctor who, casualty and the worlds cheapest ever sf soap opera jupiter moon. Moon over soho by ben aaronovitch may 21, 2020 by andtheitoldyousos leave a comment peter grant is back, and he is diving further into the underbelly of london and the underthetable world of magical police work.
Its been years since i read a print book and i must admit i prefer the kindle. Uncover the secret world war ii history of peter grants mentor, the mysterious nightingale. Whispers under ground is the third peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch, and stands alone slightly better than most of the other novels in the series. I love so many things about this book and rather than be coherent, im just going to list them. He now writes full time, and every book in his rivers of london series has been a sunday times top ten bestseller. Peter grants london is amazing and each book shows a different side of the city. The eighth book of the bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series returns to the adventures of peter grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of london. The series of novels follows peter as he solves magical crimes, blending urban fantasy with crime thrillers. Ben aaronovitch was born in london in 1964 and had the kind of dull routine childhood that drives a man either to drink or to science fiction. In this latest instalment, peter grant has left the police force and gone to work as a security guard at a tech company where things are not as they seem. The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 ebook. As his hapless hero detective constable peter grant embarks upon his sixth graphic novel outing, water weed, bestselling author ben aaronovitch takes a look back at the world of rivers. Feb 01, 2011 midnight riot ebook written by ben aaronovitch.
The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 kindle edition by ben aaronovitch author format. The wizarding policeman peter grant returns in false value and this time finds himself embroiled. The hanging tree ben aaronovitchs bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. Ben aaronovitch audio books, best sellers, author bio. This is the official facebook page for ben aaronovitch, managed by admins, with some posts by the man himself. Ben aaronovitch is perhaps best known for his series of peter grant novels, which began with rivers of london.
The bestselling cops and wizards series from charttopping author and comics writer ben aaronovitch continues, with its most revelatory volume yet. Broken homes is the fourth peter grant book, a comedic series about a nonetoobright but overly inquisitive pc plod who, having almost completed his. The novel by ben aaronovitch follows peter grant, a former policeman who becomes a magicians apprentice. Rivers of london series ben aaronovitch rivers of london series ben aaronovitch this bestselling uk series follows peter grant, an ordinary constable turned magicians apprentice, the hanging tree rivers of london book 6 epub.