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by Ben Aaronovitch
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bookaneer
bookaneer rated it 11 years ago
Midnight Riot (Peter Grant, #1) by Ben Aaronovitch Midnight Riot is a fantastic debut. It's as if you took a generous serving of Terry Pratchett, half a cup of Dresden Files, a slosh of Doctor Who, a tablespoon of Inspector Dalgliesh, a pinch of Harry Potter, and a sprinkle of Lord Peter Wimsey, mi...
Brian's Book Blog
Brian's Book Blog rated it 11 years ago
Apparently, "Midnight Riot" is the US name for the book "Rivers of London", but that didn't show up when searching to add it to my reading list.Funny, gripping and nail-bitingly tense in equal measure. The story follows a new policeman on the beat in London as he suddenly discovers he can see ghosts...
Brian's Book Blog
Brian's Book Blog rated it 11 years ago
Apparently, "Midnight Riot" is the US name for the book "Rivers of London", but that didn't show up when searching to add it to my reading list.Funny, gripping and nail-bitingly tense in equal measure. The story follows a new policeman on the beat in London as he suddenly discovers he can see ghosts...
Anya's Books
Anya's Books rated it 11 years ago
Actual Rating: 4.5 starsThis is a very fun read and highly recommended for lovers of Urban Fantasy.The main character of Peter Grant is probably one of my favorite personalities in fantastical literature. He stands out by being average - there's nothing terribly special about him. He's not too smart...
Austen to Zafón
Austen to Zafón rated it 12 years ago
I don't usually read much in the way of police procedurals, but this had a couple things going for it: It's ever so very English and my husband really, really wanted me to read it because he loved it. We don't usually have much literary cross-over, and since he thought I'd like it, I felt compelled ...
So Many Books...So Little Time!
So Many Books...So Little Time! rated it 12 years ago
Really liked this! I have the next one on my radar, will try to pick it up this week before we go on vacation. Midnight Riot is a great intro to a new series. I loved our hero, Peter Grant, and his new boss, Inspector Nightingale. The cross of a police drama with the supernatural world totally works...
Kate Reads
Kate Reads rated it 12 years ago
Interesting premise, and our hero almost got over my first impression of him (three times in the first fifteen pages you mention wanting to sleep with your co-worker?) by the end of the book. Enjoyable- pretty sure I'll check out book two.
wealhtheow
wealhtheow rated it 12 years ago
Peter Grant is at the end of his probationary period as a London cop, but instead of getting on the detective track, his distractability and curiosity puts him next in line to be a paper pusher. Luckily, it's about this time he discovers he can see ghosts, and he's rapidly snatched up by Inspector ...
Kaethe
Kaethe rated it 12 years ago
Ah, this definitely hits that sweet spot. London police, magic is real, sorcery lessons as well as conventional detective work. It's all good. I've passed it on to the daughter who loves [b:The Name of the Star|9802372|The Name of the Star (Shades of London, #1)|Maureen Johnson|http://d.gr-assets.co...
ambyr
ambyr rated it 12 years ago
A difficult book to rate. London came through clear and vivid, and I loved the protagonist's voice, snarky yet sincere. The hints of deeper worldbuilding were just enough to catch my interest and keep me speculating. . . .all of which almost makes up for the fact that there is, at most, a short stor...
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