
Titles in This Set
Rivers of London
Moon Over Soho
Whispers Underground
Broken Homes
Foxglove Summer
What Abigail Did That Summer
The Furthest Station
The Hanging Tree
The October Man
Lies Sleeping
False Value
Amongst Our Weapons
Winter's Gifts
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Gollancz
Overview
The Rivers of London 13 Books Collection Set gathers Ben Aaronovitch's celebrated urban fantasy crime series in one brand new paperback bundle. Follow Metropolitan Police Constable Peter Grant from his unexpected recruitment into London's secret unit of magical policing through a decade of supernatural investigations spanning the capital and beyond. Blending sharp procedural detective work with wit, British folklore, and deep London history, this complete set is an essential pickup for fans of urban fantasy, crime fiction, and anyone who loves a clever, fast-paced series with a huge cast of memorable characters and a richly imagined magical London.
About the Books
Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series reinvents the police procedural by placing a trainee wizard at its center. It begins with Rivers of London, where Constable Peter Grant interviews a crime scene eyewitness who turns out to be a ghost, launching his apprenticeship under Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last official wizard in England. From there the series expands across London boroughs and beyond: Moon Over Soho explores jazz clubs and dark magic, Whispers Underground dives into the city's hidden tunnels, and Broken Homes uncovers architectural conspiracies hiding in plain sight. Foxglove Summer takes Peter out of London into the English countryside to investigate a missing-persons case with supernatural undertones, while shorter novellas like What Abigail Did That Summer, The Furthest Station, The October Man, and Winter's Gifts widen the world with new narrators and settings, including a German river-wizard storyline set far from the Thames. The Hanging Tree, Lies Sleeping, False Value, and Amongst Our Weapons continue Peter's struggle against the sinister Faceless Man and other magical threats while deepening his relationships with the river goddesses Mama Thames and Father Thames and their many river-spirit daughters. Peter's found family of fellow officers, apprentices, and supernatural allies grows richer with every installment. Throughout the set, Aaronovitch balances genuine police procedure, dry London humor, and an evolving magic system grounded in real city geography, making this collection a standout entry in modern British urban fantasy.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Rivers of London — Peter Grant discovers he can see ghosts and is recruited into London's secretive unit of magical policing.
Moon Over Soho — A string of jazz-musician deaths pulls Peter into London's music scene and a dangerous new kind of magic.
Whispers Underground — A body on the Underground tracks leads Peter into the tunnels and hidden spirits beneath the city.
Broken Homes — Peter investigates a brutalist London tower block hiding dark architectural secrets and a looming conspiracy.
Foxglove Summer — Peter leaves London for the countryside to help solve a case of two missing girls with an eerie edge.
What Abigail Did That Summer — Peter's cousin Abigail takes the lead, investigating strange disappearances around Hampstead Heath.
The Furthest Station — Ghostly sightings on the Metropolitan Line send Peter and Jaget Kumar hunting a spectral mystery.
The Hanging Tree — A death at a Mayfair party drags Peter back into the orbit of the dangerous Faceless Man.
The October Man — Set in Germany, river-wizard Tobias Winter investigates a death tied to a vineyard and ancient river magic.
Lies Sleeping — Peter closes in on the Faceless Man's endgame in a high-stakes chase across London.
False Value — Peter goes undercover at a secretive tech company hiding more than just corporate secrets.
Amongst Our Weapons — A murder at a London church draws Peter into a case involving an ancient, dangerous ring.
Winter's Gifts — An FBI agent's strange case in rural America connects back to Peter's wider magical world.
About the Author
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author and screenwriter best known for creating the Rivers of London series. Before turning to novels, he worked as a scriptwriter for British television, including a stint writing for Doctor Who. He launched the series in 2011 with its debut novel, and has since expanded the world across numerous novels, novellas, and graphic novel spin-offs, building a devoted international readership. Known for blending meticulous police procedure with inventive magic and dry British humor, Aaronovitch continues to add new entries to Peter Grant's world, cementing the series as a staple of modern British urban fantasy.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This set delivers an entire magical crime saga in one go, ideal for binge readers, long commutes, or cozy winter reading. It's a great birthday or holiday gift for mystery and fantasy fans, a stocking stuffer for London lore lovers, and a rewarding pick for summer reading all year round.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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