Rivers of London Series

Tales from the Folly

"The stories here are smart, snappy, and self-contained. ... this was a joy to read. It hits all the right notes. The humour, the pathos, the intelligence and the wry commentary of Grant are all very welcome. The new entries into the supernatural lexicon are by turns charming and terrifying. The magic is wondrous and worrying. And London lives and breathes inside these pages. This was great fun to read, and if you’re trying to decide if it’s worth it: yes, yes it is."

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews

"TALES FROM THE FOLLY packs far more of a punch than its size might indicate... an essential addition to the bookshelf and will amply repay a close reading in search of interesting snippets while you revel in the longer stories."

Crime Review

"It’s fun, interesting, and rounds out the world Peter, Nightingale, and the Folly operate in. Recommended."

File 770

"Plenty of enjoyment and satisfaction in these bite-sized adventures"

Bibliosanctum

"As a long-standing follower of the Peter Grant stories I loved the way these expanded the universe out into new spaces, or filled in gaps. ... Definitely recommend this to anyone who likes Rivers of London, or even just urban fantasy set in a contemporary UK."

The M Self

Rivers of London

“It’s witty, fun, and full of vivid characters, and the plot twists will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing.”

Publishers Weekly

“… fresh and original and a wonderful read. I loved it.”

Charlaine Harris

“A hilarious, keenly imagined caper.”

Diana Gabaldon

“A witty and inventive twist to urban fantasy… Wouldn’t let go until the last page.”

Mario Acevado

“Peter Grant’s adventures are a magical mystery tour de force: a potent mix of police procedural and supernatural saga, by turns funny, spooky, and heartfelt. The only regret I have in devouring a volume the second it comes out is having to wait for the next one.”

Dan Moren

“One of the best takes of urban fantasy I've come across! The beauty of London, with all its history and mystique, the engaging dynamics of everything you like about police procedurals like CSI, with all the magical fun and charms I love best about the urban fantasy genre. Anyone who enjoys mystery, monsters, magic in cities, and wonderful twists, will enjoy the Rivers of London by Ben Aaronavitch. An urban fantasy must read!”

R.R. Virdi

“Magic and mystery flow through Rivers of London, with police wizard-in-training Peter Grant doing his best to stay afloat using modern tech and police procedures. Ben Aaronovitch’s in-depth knowledge of London past and present map out a series that is fascinating, colorful, terrifying, and buckets of fun.”

Leigh Perry

Moon Over Soho

‘Moon Over Soho cements [the Rivers of London] series as my favorite urban fantasy series. The humor, the world-building, the action, the magic, the mystery, the procedural—all are top-notch.’

Ranting Dragon

‘Mr. Aaronovitch is, in short, writing the best contemporary occult detective series on the shelf today, and that’s by a substantial margin.’

Pornokitsch

‘Moon Over Soho is a gripping continuation of River of London’s well executed blend of police-procedural and fantasy with a good splash of horror thrown in. This is urban fantasy done with a loving attention to detail and enlivened by an ever present wit making this series a must-read for anyone who likes their fantasy with a strong edge of realism.’

SF Book Reviews

Whispers Underground

‘One of the most refreshing things about former Doctor Who writer Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London series of magical procedurals is that they are blessedly free of manufactured rivalries.... This fast, engrossing novel is enjoyable, cheerful, and accessible to new readers.’

Publishers Weekly

‘Ben Aaronovitch writes some of the funniest prose in current fantasy. These books are extremely entertaining, mainly because narrator Peter Grant has a hilarious voice and a sly sense of humor… quirkily effective prose and dry humor, making it a pure pleasure to read.’

Tor.com

‘The prose is witty, the plot clever and the characters incredibly likeable…’

Time Out