Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovitch 8 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Rivers of London
Moon Over Soho
Whispers Under Ground
Broken Homes
Foxglove Summer
The Hanging Tree
Lies Sleeping
The Furthest Station

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123894246
Publisher: Gollancz

Overview
Step into a London where magic hides in plain sight with this complete eight-book Rivers of London collection by Ben Aaronovitch. Follow Metropolitan Police constable Peter Grant from his first brush with the supernatural through years of solving crimes that defy rational explanation, all under the watchful eye of the Folly, England's last home of official magic. This paperback set blends sharp police procedural detail with inventive urban fantasy. It's ideal for new readers starting from book one or longtime fans filling gaps, and makes a great gift for adult fantasy and mystery lovers.

About the Books
The Rivers of London series follows Peter Grant, a young London police constable whose ordinary career takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters a ghost while taking a witness statement. Recruited into the Folly, a secretive branch of the Metropolitan Police dedicated to matters magical, Peter becomes an apprentice wizard under the tutelage of the enigmatic Thomas Nightingale. Across this eight-book collection, Peter investigates jazz-fueled hauntings in Soho, uncovers ancient rivalries beneath London's streets, tracks a rogue magician known as the Faceless Man, and is sent outside his usual beat to a quiet Herefordshire village when a child goes missing. Later installments raise the stakes further, drawing Peter into deadly confrontations tied to old grudges and new threats to the Folly itself, while a novella included in this set sends him on an unusual undercover assignment on London's rail network. Throughout, Aaronovitch grounds his magic in procedural realism, treating spells, rivers-as-deities, and vestigial traces of the supernatural with the same careful attention a good detective gives physical evidence. The result is a series that rewards readers of crime fiction and fantasy in equal measure, with a wry, first-person voice, a richly detailed London setting, and a large, memorable supporting cast. Reading the books in order lets fans watch Peter grow from a nervous constable into a capable apprentice wizard, making this complete set the best way to experience the series from the very beginning.

Key Benefits

• Complete eight-book paperback collection for reading the series in order
• Blends procedural mystery with grounded urban fantasy
• Vividly detailed London setting throughout
• Great gift for fans of crime fiction and fantasy
• Compact paperback format, easy to read and shelve

Book-by-Book Guide
Rivers of London — Peter Grant witnesses a ghost and enters the secretive world of the Folly.
Moon Over Soho — Peter investigates a jazz musician's death and a supernatural threat in Soho.
Whispers Under Ground — A body on the Underground draws Peter into a case of hidden magic.
Broken Homes — Peter tracks a mutilated body in Crawley to the elusive Faceless Man.
Foxglove Summer — Peter leaves London to investigate a missing child in rural Herefordshire.
The Hanging Tree — A Mayfair party death pulls Peter into a case of old, dangerous magic.
Lies Sleeping — Peter helps lead the operation to finally bring the villain Chorley to justice.
The Furthest Station — A novella where Peter probes ghost sightings on London's Metropolitan Line.

About the Author
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author best known for creating the Rivers of London series, which follows Metropolitan Police constable Peter Grant as he navigates a London where magic operates according to strict, procedural rules. The first novel, Rivers of London, was published in 2011 and launched what has grown into a long-running, internationally popular series praised for its wit, meticulous world-building, and richly imagined depiction of the city. Aaronovitch continues to expand the series with new novels and novellas, building out the history and mythology of the Folly and its characters.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This eight-book paperback set delivers the full Rivers of London experience in one go, perfect for binge-reading a series packed with wit, mystery, and inventive magic. Whether it's a birthday gift, holiday present, or a treat for your own summer reading, this collection is built for fans wanting the complete story.

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