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Amongst Our Weapons
Amongst Our Weapons: The Brand New Rivers Of London Novel | Ben Aaronovitch
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PRE-ORDER THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE #1 BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON NOW There is a world hidden underneath this great city... The London Silver Vaults - for well over a century, the largest collection of silver for sale in the world. It has more locks than the Bank of England and more cameras than a celebrity punch-up. Not somewhere you can murder someone and vanish without a trace - only that's what happened. The disappearing act, the reports of a blinding flash of light and memory loss amongst the witnesses all make this a case for Detective Constable Peter Grant and the Special Assessment Unit. Alongside their boss DCI Thomas Nightingale, the SAU find themselves embroiled in a mystery that encompasses London's tangled history, foreign lands and, most terrifying of all, the North! And Peter must solve this case soon because back home his partner Beverley is expecting twins any day now. But what he doesn't know is that he's about to encounter something - and somebody - that nobody ever expects... Effortlessly original, endlessly inventive and hugely entertaining - step into the world of the much-loved, Number One bestselling Rivers of London series. * * * * * PRAISE FOR BEN AARONOVITCH & THE RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES: 'Highly entertaining' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Charming, witty, exciting' THE INDEPENDENT 'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London' NICK FROST 'As brilliant and funny as ever ... Masterfully crafted - gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money' THE SUN 'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' THE TIMES 'Funny and wildly inventive' MAIL ON SUNDAY Discover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies worldwide. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett, you will love the imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible RIVERS OF LONDON books.
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annamatopoetry
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I had some expectations for this book, and they were ALL delivered on. Probably my favourite other than the first of the series, and I'm genuinely sad there aren't more for me to read right now. I bought the second novella and a short story collection, but those aren't full novels. May start the series over from the beginning.

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annamatopoetry
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I was gonna be very upset if there weren't any inquisition in this book, but I don't have to.

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catsuit_mango
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I like the rivers of London series, so much so that I had to check several times while reading the first chapter as it felt like I had already read this one. According to my logs, I did not but the Silver vaults of London felt familiar.... I wonder in which book I read about them ? Any idea ?

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rwmg
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After a flash of light that knocked out the CCTV cameras, a thief trying to hold up the London Silver Vault is found dead with a neat hole in his chest and no heart. Can Peter Grant and the denizens of the Folly discover what happened and prevent it from happening again?

Given the title and a pretty heavy hint in the blurb I think most people expect at least part of the answer. Of the 2 major events in the epilogue, 1 was expected, and 1 not.

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Dragon
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Started a re-listen of this fun audio book: can‘t wait for the next book in the series

PageShifter I have heard of this series now and then 13mo
Dragon Thanks @PageShifter it‘s a fun fantasy- police procedural set in London. It‘s great in audio or just reading the books. 💚🐉 13mo
Centique Love these so much! I hadn‘t thought to try the audio - that‘s a great idea. 13mo
Dragon Thanks 🙏 @Centique the fellow who reads the audiobooks is very good - he has Peter‘s voice down pat 👍👍💚🐉 13mo
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BookmarkTavern
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The newest case of victims murdered over possibly enchanted silver rings is business as usual for the magical police of the Folly. And then an angel shows up.

I really enjoyed this one! Peter trying to juggle a complicated case with the impending birth of the twins was charming. I continue to love the humor & world building. More of the secondary characters I love (& the foxes!), & an intriguing ending for the future of the series. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

Aimeesue Love this series! ❤️ 13mo
Clare-Dragonfly I really need to check out this series! Just put the first on hold. 13mo
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Centique
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There‘s finally enough sunshine and warmth to read outside again. And the latest book in my favourite series just came in at the library. Serendipity! Also tea in the awesome mug @Rissreads gave me! 😘

LeahBergen What a lovely reading spot. 2y
KathyWheeler That‘s one of my favorite series too. My husband and take short road trips whenever a new one come out so me can listen to it. 2y
BarbaraBB Such a wonderful reading spot! 2y
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CarolynM 😍 2y
Jeg I need an outside reading couch like that. To be able to lie back and read would be wonderful. I sit up when outside and often start to nod off. 2y
Rissreads Awwwww, I‘m glad you are using it! I haven‘t read any books in this series but it‘s on my list! I hope you are going ok? Xxx 2y
Centique @KathyWheeler they‘re so good aren‘t they? 😍 2y
Centique @Jeg we renovated our deck and got new furniture out there just before COVID hit - and it has made the deck so much nicer and more useable. I hope you can get one 💕 2y
Centique @Rissreads we are all good. Ups and downs with his Elderliness and some other family health issues but we have hopefully weathered the storm now. How are you going? Xxx 2y
Rissreads I‘m in Athens at the moment! A friend and I have been saving for a holiday for 6 yrs and it‘s finally happened. We have already been in Santorini and Kefalonia and tomorrow move on to Taormina in Sicily and Rome! It‘s been brilliant. I feel so lucky! 💙🤍 2y
Centique @Rissreads that‘s AMAZING! I‘m so happy for you! You totally deserve it. Have a great holiday 💙🇬🇷 2y
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rosalita
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"It's hardly likely to be an actual biblical Angel," he said when I'd finished.
"Why not?"
"In a world chock full of murderous blaspheming bastards, why would an omnipotent and omniscient deity pick a couple of obscure Brits to do away with in such a public manner?"
"Maybe they did something particularly bad?"
"Have you looked at the news recently?" ?

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rosalita
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Currently reading. Need to go to bed but finding it hard to put this one down!

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KathyWheeler
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It‘s always a joy to be back with Peter Grant and Nightingale, especially as narrated by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith. That said, this book was missing something. I kept forgetting who the villain was even though, in theory, that character should‘ve been interesting. Aaronovitch does better when there‘s an overarching big bad like the Faceless Man. We drove down to the Mississippi coast just to get my husband out of the house. It was nice. #audiowalk

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julesG
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Aaaaand I'm done with the Rivers of London novels.

I have the "Tales of the Folly" and a few short stories left.

Lots of things happening. Lesley, Bev, Thomas, Molly, Toby, an avenging angel,...

GingerAntics This series has a Lassiter, too?! 2y
julesG @GingerAntics Nope, just this book. It's the ninth in the series. The angel is the antagonist in this book. 2y
Leniverse I haven't read this one yet. Waiting for the library to get the audiobook, because I'm hooked on the Kobna narration. Other than that I think I'm only missing What Abigail Did That Summer. 2y
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julesG @Leniverse Kobna is doing a great job. Have you listened to the interview at the end of False Value? BA picked up on a few of the questions and put the ideas into the book. 2y
GingerAntics @julesG an Angel as an antagonist. That‘s an interesting spin. Now I really want to read this series. 2y
julesG @GingerAntics Do. It's really good 2y
Leniverse I read recently that BA now writes dialogue and picks different regional accents thinking about how great Kobna will make it sound, but that he also reduced Peter's run-on sentences out of pity for the poor narrator. 😆 2y
julesG @Leniverse Yepp. They talked about this in the interview after book 7 (or was it also 8?). It was so much fun listening to the two of them. 2y
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rabbitprincess
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Of course I‘m going to devour a new Rivers of London book in a day. That‘s just what I do! This was fun.

Dragon Love this series 💚🐉 2y
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The latest Rivers of London was just the antidote for a bit of a reading slump. After 8 books I worried I might be getting tired of the series but there are some excellent developments here to make me rededicate myself to it! Very cool larger magical world plot points as well as Peter‘s personal life made for a fun read. Very satisfying indeed. I do wish there was more Nightingale though…
#riversoflondon #magicalmystery

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Mogoeg
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I listened to this as an audio book & the narration was fantastic!

Always so satisfying - Aaronovitch keeps the plots fresh & the history lessons engaging while keeping the fans happy. Such a snappy writer, with lots of wit & a great ear & warm heart for his characters. This chapter contains possibly the funniest Monty Python reference I've ever come across (I lol'ed!) & my girl Beverly gets her time in the spotlight - as is only right. LOVE.

Dragon Peter Grant and Beverly- one of my favourite couples 💚🐉 2y
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“… but then most plain clothes officers aren‘t called upon to face down unicorns, sentient mould and the occasional carnivorous tree.”

I love the random humour in this series.

KathyWheeler My husband and I are listening to this right now,and we were saying that the random humor is one of the things we love about this series. (edited) 2y
Libby1 @KathyWheeler - me too. That and fun cultural references to the Lord of the Rings or Silmarillion (spelling? 🤷🏼‍♀️) and Doctor Who! 2y
KathyWheeler @Libby1 Yes! 😊 2y
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Ericalambbrown
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I really enjoyed this 9th installment in the Rivers of London series. This is a series I always both listen to as well as read because I love the performances of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith so much. My only complaint is that Nightingale seemed underutilized in this book. I hope to see more of him in the next one.

Libby1 I have this but haven‘t read it yet. So exciting! 2y
Ericalambbrown @Libby1 I really enjoyed it! I hope you do, too. I‘ll look forward to seeing what you think - I felt like there was some unexpected niftiness with some of the recurring characters that made me happy 😌 2y
jackilynn I keep waiting for this one to become available at my library. 2y
Libby1 Excellent! 2y
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Dragon
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I‘m totally in love with Peter Grant and the whole Rivers of London world. All the gang is back including, a surprise. Paranormal shenanigans ( and a couple of grisly murders) ensue. The actor who reads these stories is phenomenal. Not the best in the series but very enjoyable.

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Dragon
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Yay ! A new Rivers of London book ! My hold came in and I‘ve been happily listening to the audiobook- Peter Grant and his Folly friends are back at work. 💚🐉

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Booksblanketsandahotbeverage
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Yay new book mail!