Description

Urban Fantasy Meets Police Procedural in London

Start the internationally acclaimed Rivers of London series with the debut novel, Midnight Riot, by Ben Aaronovitch. This witty and original novel introduces Probationary Constable Peter Grant, who dreams of becoming a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police, until a bizarre murder changes his life forever.

Peter is suddenly plunged into a world where magic is real and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of the supernatural. After taking a statement from a ghost, Peter is recruited by the mysterious Detective Chief Inspector Nightingale to become an apprentice in London’s most secret department: one that handles gods, goddesses, and all things magical.

Described as “what would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz”, Midnight Riot (originally published as Rivers of London in the UK) is a perfect blend of forensic investigation, dry British humor, and urban fantasy. Fans of mystery, fantasy, and richly detailed London folklore will find this a captivating first adventure.

• Author: Ben Aaronovitch

• Publisher: Del Rey

• Publication Date: 2011

• ISBN-13: 9780345524256

• Format: Mass Market Paperback

• Pages: 310 pages (Note: Some editions may have 320 pages)

• Dimensions (Approximate): 6.9 x 4.14 x 0.8 inches (17.53 x 10.52 x 2.03 cm)

• Weight (Approximate): 0.36 lbs (0.16 kg)

• Condition: Good Condition (A dependable copy with a firm cover and clean, readable pages