If you loved lindsey daviss falco, the marlowechannelling detective from ancient rome, but want something a bit more contemporary, peter grant is your man. The first 4 books were excellent, with a strong protagonist, swift action, and vibrant characters for peter grant to interact with. The pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch waterstones. My name is peter grant and until january i was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police service. Between military service, the it industry and humanitarian involvement, he traveled throughout subsaharan africa before being ordained as a pastor.
My name is peter grant and until january i was just a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking. Overlaying a wonderful supernatural gloss on the streets and landmarks of the capital, aaronovitch provides a thrillingly exciting opening mystery for his detectiveapprentice wizard protagonist. Theory and practice astm special technical publication stp astm special technical publication stp, and more on thriftbooks. Bens peter grant series, published by argo, has been very well received by the czech public. See more ideas about london, punch and judy and second doctor. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the popular urban fantasymystery series peter grant, featuring peter, a police constable, and an apprentice wizard. The debut album from yorkshire solo artist peter grant features grants own take on 15 classic songs, including dusty springfields version of spooky and barry whites youre the first, the last, my everything.
Ben aaronovitch is the author of the pc peter grant series of novels rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers under ground, broken homes, foxglove summer and most recently the hanging tree. Peter grant books list of books by author peter grant. Foxglove summer pc peter grant book 5 by ben aaronovitch 4. Aaronovitchs early works include the sixbook novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it. The pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch, 9781473214385, available at book depository with free delivery. Buy the pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch with free.
A rivers of london series collection 6 books set by ben aaronovitch. Ben aaronovitchs peter grant series optioned for uk tv. A 167374 description of common lands in a deed includes the description above birch point to peter grants point. Ben aaronovitchs criticallyacclaimed, bestselling peter grant series has been nominated for a hugo award in the best series category the series is currently comprised of rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers underground, broken homes, foxglove summer and the hanging tree. While i enjoyed this book from the start i found it slightly slow in the beginning. The rivers of london series includes to date 6 books. These are serialized novels, and i think its fair to compare them to. He is also the line manager working at the charing cross police station. Guleed shes learning to use a sword and has some fancy new. The peter grant series alternatively, the rivers of london series or the pc grant series is a series of urban fantasy novels by english author ben aaronovitch, and comicsgraphic novels by aaronovitch and andrew cartmel, illustrated by lee sullivan. The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 kindle edition by ben aaronovitch.
The state censor board did not allow television until 1973, and his parents didnt get one until 1974. The series is published by gollancz in the uk, and in the us by del rey and daw books 4 6. Peter grants london is amazing and each book shows a different side of the city. Rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers under ground by aaronovitch, ben isbn. Rivers of london moon over soho whispers underground broken homes foxglove summer price is for all 5 books book details. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outof. My name is peter grant and until january i was just a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police service and as the. Ben aaronovitch books in order mystery series, book.
Going under two titles, its known as midnight riot in america and rivers of london in the uk. The first three novels from the sunday times bestselling pc peter grant series, in one beautiful boxset. Published originally on the first of january, 2011, this novel from ben aaronvitch was to be the one that was to start the peter grant franchise. Its been years since i read a print book and i must admit i prefer the kindle.
Ben aaronovitchs peter grant series has been nominated. If you like the idea of a policeman who uses magic, give ben aaronovitchs series a try. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the pc peter grant series of novels rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers under ground and the most recent, broken homes. Some great photos of grant on tour with the new vaudevilles, with richard cole barely recognisable without his beard. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. My name is peter grant and until january i was just a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police.
Its where your interests connect you with your people. A divine mashup of comedy, crime and fantasy, rivers of london is the book that kickstarted the formidably successful peter grant series. This is the first on a series which follows peter grant, police officer with the london met and apprentice wizard. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book, which. August 2, 2019 im spooling up for a post that will be a book list of sword and sorcery books. A few days ago, ben aaronovitch attended pragues comiccon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter grant is a young london cop that ends up in the small branch of the metropolitan police that investigates the supernatural. He wrote for doctor who, casualty and the worlds cheapest ever sf soap opera jupiter moon.
Feel free to nominate your favorite title with author, pretty please in the comments. Now in hardcover, the eighth book of the bestselling rivers of london series. He was born and raised in london, and his love for the city is reflected throughout the series. Below is a list of ben aaronovitchs peter grant books in order of when they were originally published which is the same as their chronological order. Get free shipping on the pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch, from. Described by some as what would happen if harry potter grew up and joined the police with a liberal sprinkling of dry humour. Aaronovitch s early works include the six book novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america. Book lists posts take a lot of time, since i curate the list from social media recommendations, so thats definitely a weekend thing. The first book introduced a paranormal sheen to london built around the personifications of the capitals rivers. The pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch 9781473214385.
Ben aaronovitch audio books, best sellers, author bio. Four novels have already been published from the year 2011 to 2014. Beginning with rivers of london in 2011, the pc peter grant series has a dedicated cult following the world over. Peter grant series in order ben aaronovitch fictiondb. The peter grant series is a series of urban fantasy novels by english author ben aaronovitch. Peter grant was born and raised in cape town, south africa. Peter grant gollancz bringing you news from our world. Ben aaronovitchs peter grant series optioned for uk tv adaptation. Another wining aspect of these books is peters funny and. Inspector neblett is the shift commander for lesley and peter. Policing the supernatural, with ben aaronovitchs peter. Browse ben aaronovitchs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The peter grant series is written by ben aaronovitch, an english author, and galaxy national book awards nominee. Discovering in his early twenties that he had precisely one talent, he took up screenwriting at which he was an overnight success.
The pc grant novels by ben aaronovitch my name is peter grant and until january i was just a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police service and as the filth to everybody else. Ben aaronovitch began his peter grant series in 2011 with the novel rivers of london aka midnight riot. Probationary constable peter grant dreams of shelve rivers of london. He then wrote for virgins new adventures until they pulped all his books. Ben aaronovitch this bestselling uk series follows peter grant, an ordinary. Peter grant series books 16 rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book cover, description, publication history.
See all books authored by peter grant, including statistics for reallife sample surveys. Ben has also previously written for television and worked as a bookseller. With his nods to rat pack style and his silky vocals, easy comparisons came with contemporary jazz artist jamie cullum. Rivers of london 6 books collection set by ben aaronovitch rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers underground, broken. Peter grant was listed on the original tax lists of kittery, maine and certainly lived there at least from 1661.
Its brilliant, and has a lot more information about grants early life than anything else ive seen. If you like the idea of a series that references harry potter characters as. As his hapless hero detective constable peter grant embarks upon his sixth graphic novel outing, water weed, bestselling author ben aaronovitch takes a look back at the world of. The novels of the series are very popular among masses and considered a huge success till date.
In 1674 peter was granted 120 acres near york pond. I am ben aaronovitch, author of the peter grant series. See all books authored by peter grant, including war to the knife, and adapt and overcome, and more on thriftbooks. I got thorough all 6 novels theres also short stories but i skipped them to get to the main story in two weekends and spare change. My name is peter grant and until january i was just a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all rightthinking people as the metropolitan police service and as the filth to everybody else. Nonsimplerandom samples and weighted data, and composite structures. The hanging tree was the tyburn gallows which stood where marbl.
Peter grant series books 16 rivers of london by ben aaronovitch. Its week three of cityread and for those of you who might have already finished rivers of london we thought wed share one of our favourite selections from the second book in the peter grant. Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of police constable peter grant or the follylondons police department for supernatural caseseven when. Ben aaronovitch s bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. I cant help but think that ben aaronovitch never expected these to take off. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book. The best way to describe this book is sherlock holmes meets harry potter. I love so many things about this book and rather than be coherent, im just going to list them. Proof positive that a job as a waterstones bookseller is an inevitable springboard to the bestseller charts, ben aaronovitch has built his playful crime and fantasy mashups into a hugely popular literary franchise.
Rivers of london pc peter grant books ben aaronovitch 5. Category peter grant by ben aaronovitch an urban fantasy series set in and around london and woven with its history. The hanging tree rivers of london, book 6 by ben aaronovitch. As the name suggests, the peter grant series is about peter grant, a member of the metropolitan police that is drawn into a supernatural realm he wasnt aware existed. Not only does she want a bigger part in the next book but she keeps.