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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
prose is witty, the plot clever, and the characters incredibly likeable." —
Time Out"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"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)
“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
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
"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
"Aaronovitch makes the story sing, building momentum until
the ending is literally breathless.” —SF Revu
"Aaronovitch has a very witty, casual voice, with a tendency toward sarcasm and humor, which is threaded throughout
Broken Homes. And a few crazy
plot twists will devastate and delight fans in equal measure." —
RT Reviews
