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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for the Rivers of London series “A low-income housing tower gone awry, an old enemy with a bone to pick...and a shocker of an ending—
Broken Homes is a delight.” —Charlaine Harris, #1
New York Times-bestselling author
“The most entertaining book that I have read in such a long time.... It’s very funny, it’s very clever, it’s very nicely written.... It’s
such a treat.” —Nancy Pearl, bestselling author
“This series is
a constant joy to read....I’ve been looking forward all year to find out what happened next, and the book did not disappoint.” —Genevieve Cogman, author of
The Invisible Library “The prose is witty, the plot clever, and
the characters incredibly likeable.” —
Time Out “Aaronovitch showcases a superlative blend of whimsy and grit in the eighth Rivers of London urban fantasy....
Jim Butcher meets Douglas Adams in this winning series installment.” —
Publishers Weekly (starred)
“
Amongst Our Weapons will clearly appeal to the legions of Aaronovitch fans, but those unfamiliar with the series will find
a playful mix of the supernatural and the historical within in an intriguing murder mystery.” —The Canberra Times
“
The perfect blend of CSI and Harry Potter.” —io9
“This book is, at its heart, a police procedural with an overlay of urban fantasy elements. The voice is persuasive and funny as all get-out, and the reader is engaged with the narrative from the very first page. Aaronovitch has written a diverse cast of characters who all feel like real people with their own specific motivations. This book is
simply wonderful.” —
RT Reviews (top pick)
“The Rivers of London series continues to shine as
one of the best and most impressive urban fantasy series with
Amongst our Weapons.” —The Unseen Library
“The Rivers of London is
an incredibly addicting series of magic and wonder and mystery with snarky observations by Peter to liven things up.” —The Nameless Zine
“The
most satisfying fantasy thriller to hit bookshelves in quite some time.” —
SFX Magazine “As always, Ben Aaronovitch takes the reader on
an unforgettable ride into the fantastic.” —Starburst Magazine
“
Aaronovitch makes the story sing, building momentum until the ending is literally breathless.” —SF Revu
