Rivers of London Novella Collection 4 Books Set by Ben Aaronovitch - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
What Abigail Did That Summer
The Furthest Station
The October Man
Winter's Gifts

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Gollancz
Series: Rivers of London

Overview
This Rivers of London Novella Collection gathers four standalone adventures from Ben Aaronovitch's bestselling urban fantasy series, each one expanding the magical, rain-soaked London (and beyond) first introduced through Detective Constable Peter Grant. Rather than retreading familiar ground, these novellas shift perspective to other characters living alongside Peter in his supernatural corner of the Metropolitan Police, from his teenage cousin Abigail to an American FBI agent. Together they offer newcomers a gentle entry point into the series and give longtime fans fresh mysteries, new settings, and plenty of wit and folklore in bite-sized form.

About the Books
Each novella in this set stands on its own while deepening the wider Rivers of London mythology that blends classic police procedural plotting with distinctly British urban fantasy. In What Abigail Did That Summer, Peter Grant's resourceful young cousin Abigail Kamara takes center stage, spending her school break investigating a string of strange teenage disappearances around Hampstead Heath and discovering her own talent for magic along the way. The Furthest Station returns to Peter Grant himself, called in alongside colleague Jaget Kumar when unsettled commuters start reporting ghostly encounters on London's Metropolitan Line, forcing them to dig into the tunnels' buried history. The October Man leaves London behind entirely, following Tobias Winter, Germany's own practitioner of river magic, as he investigates a bizarre death in the vineyards of the Mosel valley, introducing readers to how magic and bureaucracy operate outside Britain. Finally, Winter's Gifts crosses the Atlantic, as FBI Agent Kimberley Reynolds is sent to rural Wisconsin to quietly look into an impossible case, bringing a sharp American perspective to Aaronovitch's increasingly global magical world.

Key Benefits

• Includes four complete novellas that expand the Rivers of London universe
• Each story stands alone, easy to enjoy without reading the full series first
• Fresh narrators: Abigail Kamara, Tobias Winter, and Agent Reynolds
• Blends British urban fantasy with classic police procedural mystery
• Brand new paperback copies, ideal for gifting or collecting
• Perfect for fans of magical realism and witty detective fiction

Book-by-Book Guide
What Abigail Did That Summer — Abigail Kamara investigates strange teen disappearances around Hampstead Heath, uncovering a hidden world beneath London's parks.
The Furthest Station — Peter Grant investigates unsettling ghost sightings reported by commuters on the Metropolitan Line.
The October Man — In Germany's Mosel wine country, Tobias Winter investigates a strange death tied to old river magic.
Winter's Gifts — FBI Agent Kimberley Reynolds travels to rural Wisconsin to investigate an impossible case.

About the Author
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author and screenwriter, best known for creating the bestselling Rivers of London series, which follows London police officer Peter Grant as he navigates a hidden world of magic and folklore woven through the city's streets. Before turning to novels, Aaronovitch worked as a television writer, including scripts for the long-running series Doctor Who. His Rivers of London books combine sharp procedural crime plotting with inventive, witty urban fantasy, earning him a dedicated readership.

Why You'll Love This Set
Four clever, fast-paced novellas in one collection make this a terrific gift for mystery and fantasy readers alike, whether for a birthday, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading, and a great way to fill out a growing Rivers of London shelf with brand new paperback copies.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.