
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
ISBN: 9789123864157
Publisher: Gollancz
Overview
The Rivers of London Collection gathers thirteen books from Ben Aaronovitch's acclaimed urban fantasy series in one paperback set. Follow Peter Grant, a London police constable who discovers he's also an apprentice wizard, as he investigates crimes where the supernatural and the everyday collide. Blending police procedural detail with sharp wit and inventive magic, the series moves from London's back streets to the countryside and beyond. Featuring full-length novels and companion novellas, this collection is a complete way to experience Peter's growing world, his colorful colleagues, and the ever-present rivers and spirits that shape the city he protects.
About the Books
Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London series reimagines London as a city alive with old gods, ghosts, and magical politics hiding just beneath its modern surface. The books follow Peter Grant from his first days as a probationary constable recruited into the Metropolitan Police's small, secretive magical unit, through years of increasingly strange and dangerous cases. Working under the tutelage of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, Peter learns spellcraft while still doing the unglamorous legwork of real policing: witness interviews, paperwork, and the occasional high-speed chase through London traffic. Along the way he crosses paths with the personified spirits of London's rivers, rival magicians, and creatures that most Londoners never notice. The novellas included in this set fill in the corners of that world, spotlighting supporting characters such as Peter's cousin Abigail and international counterparts working similar cases abroad. Praised for its wit, meticulous London detail, and clever mixing of genres, the series rewards readers who enjoy mysteries with a supernatural edge and characters who feel genuinely lived-in. Read in order, this collection traces Peter's development from newcomer to seasoned practitioner, with the city of London itself functioning almost as a character throughout. Fans of contemporary fantasy, police procedurals, and stories that treat magic as just another complicated part of city life will find plenty to enjoy across these thirteen books.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Rivers of London — Introduces Constable Peter Grant as he discovers London's hidden world of magic while investigating a supernatural murder case.
Moon Over Soho — Peter investigates a string of jazz musician deaths tied to dark magic spreading through London's Soho district.
Whispers Underground — Peter and his colleagues probe a supernatural murder connected to the tunnels of the London Underground.
Broken Homes — Peter follows a trail of magic and violence to a notorious South London housing estate, uncovering a shocking twist along the way.
Foxglove Summer — Peter leaves London for a small Herefordshire village to help investigate two missing girls, finding countryside magic he didn't expect.
What Abigail Did That Summer — A novella putting Peter's cousin Abigail Kamara center stage as she investigates strange disappearances around Hampstead Heath.
The Furthest Station — A novella following Peter and PC Jaget Kumar as they investigate ghost sightings reported on London's Metropolitan Line.
The Hanging Tree — Peter faces the legacy of London's hangings while investigating a death in Mayfair tangled up in old magical scores.
The October Man — A novella set in Germany, introducing Peter's counterpart Tobias Winter as he investigates a body found beside the Naab river.
Lies Sleeping — Peter closes in on the rogue wizard known as the Faceless Man in a climactic confrontation across London.
False Value — Peter goes undercover at a cutting-edge tech company, where a case tangles up artificial intelligence with old magic.
Amongst Our Weapons — Peter investigates a murder at London's Silver Vaults linked to an ancient and dangerous ring.
Winter's Gifts — A novella crossing the Atlantic as FBI agent Kimberley Reynolds teams up with Peter's world to investigate strange occurrences in America.
About the Author
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author and screenwriter best known for creating the Rivers of London series, blending police procedural storytelling with urban fantasy. Before turning to novels, he worked as a scriptwriter for British television, including serials for the science fiction series Doctor Who. His background in fast-moving, plot-driven television shows through in his novels' pacing and dialogue. Aaronovitch has continued to expand the Rivers of London world across novels, novellas, and graphic novels, building a richly detailed version of London where magic follows its own internal rules, and he continues to write new series installments.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection is a treat for fantasy and mystery fans alike, offering thirteen books of witty, atmospheric storytelling in one set. It makes a thoughtful birthday gift, a stocking stuffer for the holiday season, or a satisfying pick for summer reading. Anyone who loves London, magic, or a good detective story will want this on their shelf.
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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