Description: Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch A gripping new outing in London for PC Grant in the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series from Ben Aaronovitch. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description DOCTOR WHO Screenwriter Ben Aaronovitchs superbly entertaining supernatural crime series has, with its witty one-liners and wonderfully erudite take on London, won a legion of fans in double quick time.Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And its just as well - hes already had run ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesnt even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at.And then theres his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasnt his fault, but still.Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Mets Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka The Folly. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britains Last Wizard. Notes A gripping new outing for PC Grant. Doctor Who screenwriter Ben Aaronovitchs superbly entertaining supernatural crime series has, with its witty one-liners and wonderfully erudite take on London, won a legion of fans in double quick time. Back Cover Come Monday I get to do some proper policing. Person Unknown has been stabbed to death on the tracks at Baker Street tube. Magic may have been involved. And sure enough, in the blood; vestigia, the tell-tale trail magic leaves. Person Unknown turns out to be the son of a US senator and before you can say International incident, FBI agent Kimberley Reynolds and her firmly held religious beliefs are on my case. And down in the dark, in the tunnels of Londons Underground, the buried rivers, the Victorian sewers, Im hearing whispers of ancient arts and tortured, vengeful spirits . . . Praise for Ben Aaronovitchs DC Peter Grant novels Fresh and original and a wonderful read. I loved it Charlaine Harris, Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author A hilarious and keenly imagined caper Diana Gabaldon, Sunday Times bestselling author Consummate. Filled with detail and imagination, the quality of this achievement stands out, making Aaronovitch a name to watch Peter F. Hamilton, Sunday Times bestselling author www.the-folly.com Flap Come Monday I get to do some proper policing. Person Unknown has been stabbed to death on the tracks at Baker Street tube. Magic may have been involved. And sure enough, in the blood; vestigia, the tell-tale trail magic leaves. Person Unknown turns out to be the son of a US senator and before you can say International incident, FBI agent Kimberley Reynolds and her firmly held religious beliefs are on my case. And down in the dark, in the tunnels of Londons Underground, the buried rivers, the Victorian sewers, Im hearing whispers of ancient arts and tortured, vengeful spirits . . . Praise for Ben Aaronovitchs DC Peter Grant novels Fresh and original and a wonderful read. I loved it Charlaine Harris, Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author A hilarious and keenly imagined caper Diana Gabaldon, Sunday Times bestselling author Consummate. Filled with detail and imagination, the quality of this achievement stands out, making Aaronovitch a name to watch Peter F. Hamilton, Sunday Times bestselling author www.the-folly.com Author Biography Ben Aaronovitch was born and raised in London and all his work has reflected his abiding fascination and love for what he modestly likes to refer to as the Capital of the World. He works as a bookseller when he is not writing tie-in novels and TV scripts. Review Highly entertaining * Sunday Express *Funny and wildly inventive * Mail on Sunday *Masterfully crafted ... gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money * The Sun *Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London * Nick Frost *Charming, witty, exciting * Independent *An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups * The Times * Promotional A gripping new outing in London for PC Grant in the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series from Ben Aaronovitch. Long Description DOCTOR WHO Screenwriter Ben Aaronovitchs superbly entertaining supernatural crime series has, with its witty one-liners and wonderfully erudite take on London, won a legion of fans in double quick time.Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And its just as well - hes already had run ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesnt even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at.And then theres his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasnt his fault, but still.Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Mets Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka The Folly. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britains Last Wizard. Review Quote Highly entertaining Promotional "Headline" A gripping new outing in London for PC Grant in the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series from Ben Aaronovitch. Description for Sales People SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series. Details ISBN0575097663 Author Ben Aaronovitch Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2012 ISBN-10 0575097663 ISBN-13 9780575097667 Format Paperback Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Pages 432 Short Title WHISPERS UNDER GROUND BEN AARO Language English Birth 1964 Publication Date 2012-10-04 UK Release Date 2012-10-04 Subtitle Book 3 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series Series A Rivers of London novel Audience General AU Release Date 2012-11-26 NZ Release Date 2012-11-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Book Title: Whispers under Ground: the Third Rivers of London Novel
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Author: Ben Aaronovitch
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Crime, Books
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Publication Year: 2012
Genre: Fantasy
Item Weight: 300 g
Number of Pages: 432 Pages