Rivers of London

by Ben Aaronovitch · 2011

Rivers of London follows Peter Grant, a probationary constable in the Metropolitan Police who, after a bizarre murder, discovers he can see a ghost. This encounter lands him under the mentorship of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the police force’s resident wizard. Grant becomes a magician’s apprentice and uses his new magical abilities to solve crimes across modern London, where gods, spirits, and other supernatural beings mingle with everyday life. The novel blends urban fantasy with a police procedural, delivering witty, fast‑paced mystery and a vivid portrait of contemporary London’s streets, rivers, and hidden magical undercurrents.