{"product_id":"rivers-of-london-8-books-collection-set-ben-aaronovitch-paperback","title":"Rivers of London Series by Ben Aaronovitch 8 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRivers of London\u003cbr\u003eMoon Over Soho\u003cbr\u003eWhispers Under Ground\u003cbr\u003eBroken Homes\u003cbr\u003eFoxglove Summer\u003cbr\u003eThe Hanging Tree\u003cbr\u003eLies Sleeping\u003cbr\u003eThe Furthest Station\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789123894246\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Gollancz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete eight-book paperback collection for reading the series in order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends procedural mystery with grounded urban fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVividly detailed London setting throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fans of crime fiction and fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to read and shelve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRivers of London — Peter Grant witnesses a ghost and enters the secretive world of the Folly.\u003cbr\u003eMoon Over Soho — Peter investigates a jazz musician's death and a supernatural threat in Soho.\u003cbr\u003eWhispers Under Ground — A body on the Underground draws Peter into a case of hidden magic.\u003cbr\u003eBroken Homes — Peter tracks a mutilated body in Crawley to the elusive Faceless Man.\u003cbr\u003eFoxglove Summer — Peter leaves London to investigate a missing child in rural Herefordshire.\u003cbr\u003eThe Hanging Tree — A Mayfair party death pulls Peter into a case of old, dangerous magic.\u003cbr\u003eLies Sleeping — Peter helps lead the operation to finally bring the villain Chorley to justice.\u003cbr\u003eThe Furthest Station — A novella where Peter probes ghost sightings on London's Metropolitan Line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Aaronovitch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432616137078,"sku":"MAN-9789123894246","price":55.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/rivers-of-london-collection-ben-aaronovitch-paperback.jpg?v=1786511778","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/rivers-of-london-8-books-collection-set-ben-aaronovitch-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}