Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch (Book Beginnings & Friday 56)

Title: Rivers of London (originally Midnight Riot)

Author: Ben Aaronovitch
Publication: 10 January 2011
Format: Kindle ebook 

Amazon Description: 

“Midnight Riot is what would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz. It is a hilarious, keenly imagined caper.”—Diana Gabaldon 

Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.

“Filled with detail and imagination . . . Aaronovitch is a name to watch.”—Peter F. Hamilton 

“Fresh, original, and a wonderful read . . . I loved it.”—Charlaine Harris

Ramble-y Teaserish Stuff

I'm not really here.

I'm on a much much much needed and long overdue vacation (as mentioned last week when I re-pimped Fool). This seemed like the perfect time to schedule a tease for a book that was read and forgotten ... but not. 

I forgot to post ... I didn't forget the book. 

I'm actually thinking that this will probably become a favorite series if I ever get my grubby little hands on the other books. I think there are seven more books at this point. And maybe a handful of shorts interspersed here and there. And I have way too many "must-reads" already being neglected.

Maybe after vacation I'll figure out a plan of attack.

And then she laughed and laughed and laughed and ....

I'll probably just keep winging it and hope for the best.

As always, Friday 56 (share a blurb from the 56th page or 56% mark) is hosted at Freda's Voice & Book Beginnings (share the first few sentences) is at Rose City Reader.