The official website of ben aaronovitch and the folly. Ben dylan aaronovitch born february 1964 is an english author and screenwriter. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the pc peter grant series of novels rivers of london, moon over soho, whispers under ground, broken homes, foxglove summer and most recently the hanging tree. Rivers of londonseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. He is a screenwriter, with early notable success on bbc televisions legendary doctor who, for which he wrote some episodes now widely regarded as classics, and which even he is quite fond of. Before becoming a bestselling author, ben aaronovitch was a screenwriter for doctor who and a bookseller at waterstones.
Stolen picture options television rights to ben aaronovitchs rivers of london london, uk. For those who just cant wait for their next fix, ben has posted a short story on his website. Rivers of london is an urban fantasy novel by ben aaronovitch. Plunged into the alien world of the superrich, where the basements are bigger than the house and dangerous, arcane items are bought and sold on the. These works include a short story entitled cock of the wall focusing on petrus aelius bekemetus, 11 who aaronovitch describes as a temple officiallondinium wideboy i. Even when other story arcs in the past have been a bit lacklustre, what keeps the book ticking over nicely is the strong characterisation, great. Posted on saturday, february 1st, 2020 to celebrate the release of false value, the highlyanticipated eighth peter grant novel, ben aaronovitch is embarking on an extensive book tour in the uk. There again, so have most of the previous books in the series and the odds are the next one probably will be too. Peter grant was just a probationary constable in the metropolitan police force and faced a life in the drudgery of the case progression unit doing paperwork so real coppers dont have to. The peter grant series alternatively, the rivers of london series or the pc grant series is a series of urban fantasy novels by english author ben aaronovitch, and comicsgraphic novels by aaronovitch and andrew cartmel, illustrated by lee sullivan. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ben aaronovitch books online.
Aaronovitch is currently working on the adaption of the first novel, also named rivers of london. Ben aaronovtich at burway books, church stretton the folly. Discover our full range of books, gifts, toys, stationery and audiobooks at. The novels of the series are very popular among masses and considered a huge success till date. Ben aaronovitch ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. Aaronovitch s early works include the six book novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ben aaronovitchs london a guide to ben aaronovitchs. Another gripping and hilarious adventure through the secret streets of london. Ben aaronovitch was born in london in 1964 and had the kind of dull routine childhood that drives a man either to drink or to science fiction. There again, so have most of the previous books in the series and the odds are the next one. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Trolls world tour gets a new trailer and character posters bandais s. Aaronovitchs early works include the sixbook novel series named, rivers of london or the peter grant series or the midnight riot, as it is titled in america.
Photo gallery posted on june 5, 20 by aaronovitchproject the spice of life a restaurant mentioned in aaronovitchs novels. Ben aaronovitch primary author only author division. He has also penned several groundbreaking tv tiein novels. Ben aaronovitch was born in london in 1964 and had the kind of dull routine childhood that drives a man to drink or to science fiction. Ben aaronovitch is currently considered a single author. Aaronovitch has also announced several works within the same fictional universe, but set outside the chronology of the main series. Rivers of london the official music video based on the. Rivers of london by ben aaronovitch is out now from orion books, with sequels planned for later in the year. The publication will be supported by a major marketing and.
This is a tight thriller that is compelling and buckets of fun. A tour of what remains and an insight into what once was with a liberal sprinkling of folklore, myth and violent crime. It turns out that the hanging tree is a book i really needed to read. Their newest book is false value and was released on november, 19th 2019. Ben aaronovitch will be stopping here on his forthcoming publicity tour to give a short talk and sign copies of his new book.
The sixth rivers of london novel and over 8 million other. We are thrilled to announce that ben aaronovitchs brand new rivers of london novel, lies sleeping, will be available on the 6th november 2018. Nick frost and simon peggs ukbased production company, stolen picture, has optioned the rights to ben aaronovitchs bestselling novel series rivers of london. As the fifth novel in ben aaronovitchs bestselling and criticallyacclaimed rivers of londonpeter grant series, a lot of people are very eager to get their hands on the book. He is a screenwriter, with early notable success on bbcs legendary doctor who, for which he wrote some episodes now widely regarded as classics, and which even he is quite fond of. After a decade of such work, he decided it was time to show the world. Ben aaronovitch gollancz bringing you news from our world to. The uk publication of foxglove summer is fast approaching. In rivers of london by ben aaronovitch book 1 of the peter grant series, peter grant is a probationary constable with dreams of being a scotland yard detective, but his boss wants to put him in the case progression unit his biggest potential threat would be a paper cut. Ben aaronovitch author book 8 of 8 in rivers of london. Ben aaronovitch doesnt seem to have an upcoming book. False value rivers of london book 8 kindle edition.
The sixth rivers of london novel pc peter grant book 6 kindle edition by ben aaronovitch. Ben denis aaronovitch, a londonborn british author, was born in 1964. I read ben aaronovitchs the hanging tree on a very gloomy weekend. Midnight riot by ben aaronovich smart bitches, trashy books. He now writes full time, and every book in his rivers of london series has been a sunday times top ten bestseller. Join peter grant, detective and apprentice wizard, for a. Ben aaronovitch has 103 books on goodreads with 547508 ratings.
I too only read, or rather listened to, the 6 novels. Gollancz is delighted to announce the publication of the hanging tree, the sixth book in ben aaronovitch s bestselling peter grant series, on november 3rd 2016. He also wrote two doctor who serials in the late 1980s and spinoff novels from doctor who and blakes 7. Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of pc peter grant or the folly, even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the most expensive apartment blocks in london. Discovering in his early twenties that he had precisely one talent, he took up screenwriting at which he was an overnight success. Four novels have already been published from the year 2011 to 2014. Ben aaronovitch s bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. Ben aaronovitch books in order mystery series, book. Ben aaronovitch audiobooks download instantly today.
Book tour details for ben aaronovitchs false value release. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I am ben aaronovitch, author of the peter grant series. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book, which. British author ben aaronovitch is best know for the rivers of london series, which follows a young officer in the magical and supernatural branch of the metropolitan police. He is the son of sam aaronovitch, the late economist and communist. Starburst the hanging tree is definitely one of the best in the grantaaronovitch pantheon. He is also the younger brother of actor, owen aaronovitch and british journalist, david aaronovitch. The hanging tree rivers of london 6 by ben aaronovitch. Reading the authors books in order starts with rivers of london, his debut novel and so far most popular book, which has also been published under the title midnight riot. Ben aaronovitch is a master of metropolitan magical mayhem and the. Books by ben aaronovitch author of rivers of london. Ben aaronovitch was born in london in 1964 and had the kind of dull, routine childhood that drives a man either to drink or to science fiction.
He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. He is a screenwriter, with early notable success on bbcs legendary doctor who, for which he wrote some. His latest book in the series is the hanging tree gollancz. But lady tys daughter was there, and peter owes lady ty a favour. We are thrilled to announce that for the publication of false value, the latest rivers of london novel, ben aaronovitch will be embarking.
Features an audioexclusive interview with ben aaronovitch and kobna holdbrooksmith. I just finished the 6th book and although id been plowing through the previous books, i struggled with this one. Ben aaronovitch gollancz bringing you news from our. Ben aaronovitch is a master of metropolitan magical mayhem and the action is delightful. Ben aaronovitchs bestselling rivers of london urban fantasy series the perfect blend of csi and harry potter. Through book five the story flows pretty seamlessly from book to book, but the 6th one, especially in the beginning. Sixth book in the pc grant series of urban fantasypolice procedural novels. He wrote for doctor who, casualty and the worlds cheapest ever sf soap opera jupiter moon. Written by ben aaronovitch, andrew cartmel art by mariano laclaustra published by titan comics when i think about it too deeply, the last two issues of this book have been pretty lightweight in many respects, yet i have enjoyed them immensely. Ben aaronovitch is the author of the popular urban fantasymystery series peter grant, featuring peter, a police constable, and an apprentice wizard. Each of ben aaronovitch s previous peter grant novels have been sunday times top ten hb bestsellers and the hanging tree looks set to repeat the feat.