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Gollancz (2015), 384 pages
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Fantasy. Fiction. Humor (Fiction.) HTML:Ben Aaronovitch's bestselling Rivers of London urban fantasy series � �The perfect blend of CSI and Harry Potter.� �io9 Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of Police Constable Peter Grant or the Folly�London�s police department for supernatural cases�even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the flats of the most expensive apartment blocks in London. But the daughter of Lady Ty, influential goddess of the Tyburn river, was there, and Peter owes Lady Ty a favor. Plunged into the alien world of the super-rich, where the basements are bigger than the houses, where the law is something bought and sold on the open market, a sensible young copper would keep his head down and his nose clean. But this is Peter Grant we�re talking about. He�s been given an unparalleled opportunity to alienate old friends and create new enemies at the point where the world of magic and that of privilege intersect. Assuming he survives the week�.… (more)
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LibraryThing member MrsLee
When I read books like this in a series, one after the other, I find it difficult to write a review on each book. I am reading them like that because I like being in that world, with those characters. What the characters do, the specifics of the individual story, don't matter so much as that it has
With that in mind, this book suited admirably. The theme of it did not leave much impression on me. Searching for a long lost document on magic, the continuing Faceless man and Leslie drama. What I found exciting, is that the little world of Peter Grant and Nightingale being the only magic practitioners in the world is opening up. The world is expanding in interesting and dramatic ways.
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the characters I enjoy in the world the author has created.With that in mind, this book suited admirably. The theme of it did not leave much impression on me. Searching for a long lost document on magic, the continuing Faceless man and Leslie drama. What I found exciting, is that the little world of Peter Grant and Nightingale being the only magic practitioners in the world is opening up. The world is expanding in interesting and dramatic ways.
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
This one is more a story about the magical world of London and England and allows for later expansion of the world, it turns out that there are a few schools of magic in the world. The adventure all starts with Lady Tyburn asking Peter for a favour and to keep the favour quiet, however Peter knows
It features some lesbian characters and a muslim fellow police person who wears a hijab and is slowly creeping towards being a member of the Folly. Peter is determined to bring the Folly into the 20th Century and seems to be determined to write up everything to help others. He believes in information and less secrecy but understands that some things people don't want to know and occasionally some information can kill or do more harm than ignorance.
I love this series and when I read I often have to share paragraphs with my husband, Peter has such a wry tone and cynical view, he feels like someone who has worked as a copper for long enough for some of his inocence worn off. He knows the system and knows how to use it. Other innocences are being worn away too.
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better than to try to hide things and tells everyone above him so that they can be prepared for it. An overdose. At a secure building with one of Lady Ty's daughters involved. One of the others involved is a magic user too and through this teen Peter finds out that there's another magic tradition and has to face up to the fact that there was a lot of sexism in his order.It features some lesbian characters and a muslim fellow police person who wears a hijab and is slowly creeping towards being a member of the Folly. Peter is determined to bring the Folly into the 20th Century and seems to be determined to write up everything to help others. He believes in information and less secrecy but understands that some things people don't want to know and occasionally some information can kill or do more harm than ignorance.
I love this series and when I read I often have to share paragraphs with my husband, Peter has such a wry tone and cynical view, he feels like someone who has worked as a copper for long enough for some of his inocence worn off. He knows the system and knows how to use it. Other innocences are being worn away too.
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LibraryThing member sonoKoala
This book was a real drag for me. In comparison to the other books of the series, The Hanging Tree failed to impress me which is sad because I love the series and Peter Grant. I could not shake the feeling that this book was meant as an entry point for people who have not read the series before, or
- I was missing a great deal of the usual humor that made me fall in love with the series in the first place. Instead, I felt there were passages that just tried to be funny too hard and felt out of place for me.
- There was a huge amount of (over-)explaining every little detail of a police inspection the way the MET does it, or doesn't do it, or might do it... you get the idea. I feel that into book 6 of the series, the reader might be trusted to have come to some understanding of how the Folly works differently and integrates into the MET. Apparently this is not the case, or maybe it was simply aimed at those coming from the comics. Either way, this took a lot of space for potential plot away, which is my next problem.
- The plot was stretched too long by introducing a lot of random characters and before mentioned explanations. The actual plot was ok, but it was too brief and again ended with more cliffhangers.
- Random characters on the one side, and the non-appearance of old characters on the other.
I was sad to not read more of Molly apart from her being mentioned as ironing Nighthingale's shirts into stiff mountains and making sandwhiches. The American Goon Squad felt entirely pointless to me. On the other hand I did like the involvement of Sahra Guleed.
Overall for me this was one of the weakest books in the series. I'm giving three stars this time not as a Goodreads rating though. I did not like this book, but I feel a 2 star rating would be too harsh (nostalgia for the other books, maybe?) as I also did not hate it. I just didn't care all that much for it.
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people who come from the comics. I will not go into great lengths in order to noit spoil the plot to those who have not read or finished it yet. Instead I will list some of the problems I had with this book. - I was missing a great deal of the usual humor that made me fall in love with the series in the first place. Instead, I felt there were passages that just tried to be funny too hard and felt out of place for me.
- There was a huge amount of (over-)explaining every little detail of a police inspection the way the MET does it, or doesn't do it, or might do it... you get the idea. I feel that into book 6 of the series, the reader might be trusted to have come to some understanding of how the Folly works differently and integrates into the MET. Apparently this is not the case, or maybe it was simply aimed at those coming from the comics. Either way, this took a lot of space for potential plot away, which is my next problem.
- The plot was stretched too long by introducing a lot of random characters and before mentioned explanations. The actual plot was ok, but it was too brief and again ended with more cliffhangers.
- Random characters on the one side, and the non-appearance of old characters on the other.
Overall for me this was one of the weakest books in the series. I'm giving three stars this time not as a Goodreads rating though. I did not like this book, but I feel a 2 star rating would be too harsh (nostalgia for the other books, maybe?) as I also did not hate it. I just didn't care all that much for it.
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LibraryThing member sonoKoala
This book was a real drag for me. In comparison to the other books of the series, The Hanging Tree failed to impress me which is sad because I love the series and Peter Grant. I could not shake the feeling that this book was meant as an entry point for people who have not read the series before, or
- I was missing a great deal of the usual humor that made me fall in love with the series in the first place. Instead, I felt there were passages that just tried to be funny too hard and felt out of place for me.
- There was a huge amount of (over-)explaining every little detail of a police inspection the way the MET does it, or doesn't do it, or might do it... you get the idea. I feel that into book 6 of the series, the reader might be trusted to have come to some understanding of how the Folly works differently and integrates into the MET. Apparently this is not the case, or maybe it was simply aimed at those coming from the comics. Either way, this took a lot of space for potential plot away, which is my next problem.
- The plot was stretched too long by introducing a lot of random characters and before mentioned explanations. The actual plot was ok, but it was too brief and again ended with more cliffhangers.
- Random characters on the one side, and the non-appearance of old characters on the other.
I was sad to not read more of Molly apart from her being mentioned as ironing Nighthingale's shirts into stiff mountains and making sandwhiches. The American Goon Squad felt entirely pointless to me. On the other hand I did like the involvement of Sahra Guleed.
Overall for me this was one of the weakest books in the series. I'm giving three stars this time not as a Goodreads rating though. I did not like this book, but I feel a 2 star rating would be too harsh (nostalgia for the other books, maybe?) as I also did not hate it. I just didn't care all that much for it.
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people who come from the comics. I will not go into great lengths in order to noit spoil the plot to those who have not read or finished it yet. Instead I will list some of the problems I had with this book. - I was missing a great deal of the usual humor that made me fall in love with the series in the first place. Instead, I felt there were passages that just tried to be funny too hard and felt out of place for me.
- There was a huge amount of (over-)explaining every little detail of a police inspection the way the MET does it, or doesn't do it, or might do it... you get the idea. I feel that into book 6 of the series, the reader might be trusted to have come to some understanding of how the Folly works differently and integrates into the MET. Apparently this is not the case, or maybe it was simply aimed at those coming from the comics. Either way, this took a lot of space for potential plot away, which is my next problem.
- The plot was stretched too long by introducing a lot of random characters and before mentioned explanations. The actual plot was ok, but it was too brief and again ended with more cliffhangers.
- Random characters on the one side, and the non-appearance of old characters on the other.
Overall for me this was one of the weakest books in the series. I'm giving three stars this time not as a Goodreads rating though. I did not like this book, but I feel a 2 star rating would be too harsh (nostalgia for the other books, maybe?) as I also did not hate it. I just didn't care all that much for it.
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LibraryThing member TadAD
Another good episode. However, I do wish the main story arc would move on. We're six books in and I don't feel we're making much progress. I understand continuing revenue streams, but perhaps this story could advance and then we move onto some other major crisis?
LibraryThing member cissa
I love this series, and this is a great addition to it.
Peter- our protagonist- is getting reasonably competent at the weirdo stuff which is his job as one of the few London cops willing to deal with the supernatural- that the cops in general don't even want to acknowledge. His relationship with one
I love that this series is about someone being thrown into a situation really over his head, and his increasing ability to figure it out and make it work.
I also really love the diversity of the characters. It's not affected, just natural, to NOT assume everyone encountered is white unless another skin tone is specified. Good for Aaronivitch!
You could probably start with this one if you are not reading the series, but various aspects may be puzzling. I'd really recommend starting out with "Midnight Riot".
As is usual in these books, the title has very little to do with any of the contents.
Highly recommended!
Peter- our protagonist- is getting reasonably competent at the weirdo stuff which is his job as one of the few London cops willing to deal with the supernatural- that the cops in general don't even want to acknowledge. His relationship with one
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of the Rivers progresses, as does more professional relationships with her River sisters.I love that this series is about someone being thrown into a situation really over his head, and his increasing ability to figure it out and make it work.
I also really love the diversity of the characters. It's not affected, just natural, to NOT assume everyone encountered is white unless another skin tone is specified. Good for Aaronivitch!
You could probably start with this one if you are not reading the series, but various aspects may be puzzling. I'd really recommend starting out with "Midnight Riot".
As is usual in these books, the title has very little to do with any of the contents.
Highly recommended!
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LibraryThing member Shrike58
While I was enjoying this novel I found myself thinking that Aaronovitch was dragging things out a bit in what starts as an investigation into a drug-fueled party by rich, bright young things that goes horribly wrong, leading to the death of a young woman and Lady Tyburn's daughter possibly being
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on the hook for manslaughter. I will say nothing more except that we finally find out who the Faceless Man is and real estate is getting destroyed like crockery. Show Less
LibraryThing member Carol420
The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
a.k.a. The Rivers of London
PC Peter Grant series Book # 6
4 ★'s
What's It About?
Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of Police Constable Peter Grant or the Folly—London’s police department for supernatural cases—even when they happen at an exclusive
What Did I Think?
This was my first Peter Grant book so I tried to get a sense of the Grant character. I found him to be funny, and despite what higher-ups seem to think - a good cop. He seems to try very hard to do the right thing...even when it gets him in trouble or puts his life in danger. Some of the other characters were just unbelievably naive...thus making the story somewhat disjointed. I found the humor... the magic... and supernatural element to be something I would like to investigate further so will give this series another try.
a.k.a. The Rivers of London
PC Peter Grant series Book # 6
4 ★'s
What's It About?
Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of Police Constable Peter Grant or the Folly—London’s police department for supernatural cases—even when they happen at an exclusive
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party in one of the flats of the most expensive apartment blocks in London. But the daughter of Lady Ty, influential goddess of the Tyburn river, was there, and Peter owes Lady Ty a favor. Plunged into the alien world of the super-rich, where the basements are bigger than the houses, where the law is something bought and sold on the open market, a sensible young copper would keep his head down and his nose clean. But this is Peter Grant we’re talking about. He’s been given an unparalleled opportunity to alienate old friends and create new enemies at the point where the world of magic and that of privilege intersect. Assuming he survives the week.What Did I Think?
This was my first Peter Grant book so I tried to get a sense of the Grant character. I found him to be funny, and despite what higher-ups seem to think - a good cop. He seems to try very hard to do the right thing...even when it gets him in trouble or puts his life in danger. Some of the other characters were just unbelievably naive...thus making the story somewhat disjointed. I found the humor... the magic... and supernatural element to be something I would like to investigate further so will give this series another try.
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LibraryThing member rosalita
Peter Grant, intrepid constable with the London Metropolitan Police and apprentice wizard, is called upon to investigate a case that seems a straightforward drug overdose. Of course, it develops into a full-fledged Falcon case with return visits from the Faceless Man, former police colleague Lesley
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May, and the various Rivers of London. Stolen property, a strange vulpine fellow named Reynard, and an epic showdown in the corridors and displays of Harrod's all come together in another winning entry in this series. I won't even try to explain all the intricacies of the plot; you just have to read these to understand them. And you should read them, if you aren't already. Straightforward police procedural meets fantasy magical woo-woo with a healthy dash of humor is a winning combination. Show Less
LibraryThing member AHS-Wolfy
Peter Grant owes a debt to Tyburn and the time has come to pay up. Ty's daughter, Olivia, has been implicated in, at the very least, a suspicious death. One of her fellow revellers has died of an overdose and Olivia could be facing a charge of Manslaughter. Ty wants Peter to make sure that doesn't
The sixth book in the series is another enjoyable escapade with Peter and the crew, which seems to expand with every story. More potential allies for Peter to work with both inside the Met and without. London and its rivers continue to infuse the narrative and more history of the City is imparted during the investigation. It's also probably the most diverse set of characters that I've seen in a book which also represents London's diverse culture. It's also good to finally get some advancement on the Faceless Man arc too!
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come to pass but he is not helped by Olivia's actions. What should be a fairly simple (if not very ethical) task for Peter soon escalates into a full blown case when some old friends renew their acquaintances.The sixth book in the series is another enjoyable escapade with Peter and the crew, which seems to expand with every story. More potential allies for Peter to work with both inside the Met and without. London and its rivers continue to infuse the narrative and more history of the City is imparted during the investigation. It's also probably the most diverse set of characters that I've seen in a book which also represents London's diverse culture. It's also good to finally get some advancement on the Faceless Man arc too!
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LibraryThing member adamwolf
I did not enjoy the last book in this series very much. I really enjoyed this one, although it seems there might be a graphic novel or something I missed.
LibraryThing member SESchend
Enjoyed this sixth book more than most for the frission among the expanding secondary groups & the Folly esp from Peter's snarky POV
LibraryThing member lauriebrown54
In this most recent of the Rivers of London series, Constable Peter Grant is back in London, but still in a territory he’s unfamiliar with. This time it’s the realm of the very rich.
A rich girl ends up dead of an overdose at a party- in a place where they shouldn’t have been partying. Lady
Of course it turns out that there is a supernatural element to the situation, so Peter is on the case legitimately. The long story arc that started six books ago is advanced here: the Faceless Man is involved. And that means Lesley makes an appearance. Peter spends time having a fire fight in Harrods, having a super expensive flat blow up, building new tech things to use around magic, and narrating the story as the world’s best educated and most snarky POV ever.
Of course it’s a five star book. I hope this series goes on forever. It’s funny, it’s supernatural, and it’s the most diverse urban fantasy I’ve read. For that matter, it’s probably the most diverse stuff I’ve read, period.
A rich girl ends up dead of an overdose at a party- in a place where they shouldn’t have been partying. Lady
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Tyburn calls Peter with a request (that’s putting it gently): her daughter was at the scene of the crime, and she wants her name kept out of it. Not just proven innocent of the drug thing, but completely not there. Of course it turns out that there is a supernatural element to the situation, so Peter is on the case legitimately. The long story arc that started six books ago is advanced here: the Faceless Man is involved. And that means Lesley makes an appearance. Peter spends time having a fire fight in Harrods, having a super expensive flat blow up, building new tech things to use around magic, and narrating the story as the world’s best educated and most snarky POV ever.
Of course it’s a five star book. I hope this series goes on forever. It’s funny, it’s supernatural, and it’s the most diverse urban fantasy I’ve read. For that matter, it’s probably the most diverse stuff I’ve read, period.
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LibraryThing member gypsysmom
I didn't find this volume of the Peter Grant/Rivers of London series quite up to the standard of the previous ones. It felt a little too much like Aaronovitch was marking time. Nevertheless it's still very witty and lots of fun to read.
Peter is back in London after his outing to Herefordshire in
Peter is back in London after his outing to Herefordshire in
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the last book. His relationship with Beverley Brook seems quite serious. He gets a phone call one morning from Bev's sister, Lady Ty, asking him to check on a suspicious death case that may implicate her daughter Olivia. Seems Olivia and her mates were partying in an apartment in the very expensive One Hyde Park complex the night before. Someone had procured some designer drugs and one of Olivia's school chums had died after consuming them. The pathologist finds that the deceased had damage to her brain that was consistent with practising magic and this damage was what caused the death. So this makes it a case for Peter and his boss, Nightingale, and they start digging into the habits of the party-goers and their families. One thing they need to establish is who procured the drugs. After very little questioning Olivia confesses that she bought them. Peter and Nightingale are also trying to acquire an old document that may show where Sir Isaac Newton's third book can be located. Turns out others including Peter's old partner, Leslie, and her boss, The Faceless Man, are also after this. Various explosions, floods, gruesome killings ensue with Peter at the heart of everything. It's a wonder he survives. It's also a wonder he doesn't weigh 300 pounds with all the snacks, crisps, pints, bacon sarnies etc. he puts away in the course of his duties. Show Less
LibraryThing member reading_fox
I still don't have the impression that BenA knows where he's going with this series. Each episode is kind of fun, and this is no exception, and while there are plenty of references to past events, and the return of a few favourite nemesis, there doesn't feel to be any long reaching plan as to what
The initial premise is that one of Lady Tyburn's daughters is caught up in a police raid following up some suspicious drug deaths. Olivia got the drugs from Reynard the Fox who offers the trinket for his freedom. Everybody piles in and the outcome goes about as you'd expect. Peter is funny as ever - the habitual defense of a tired copper coping as best he can, and this uniform banter remains the highlight of the series.
Reasonable continuation of the series but neither as original as the first nor as clever. Hopefully a plan will emerge.
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is going on or why Mr Punch behaves the way he does. This time we've had the sudden inclusion of two new groups of Practioners whom you might reasonably have expected to at least have cropped up in passing beforehand. As well as the unearthing of an important trinket conveniently stored in a pub basement frequented by many.The initial premise is that one of Lady Tyburn's daughters is caught up in a police raid following up some suspicious drug deaths. Olivia got the drugs from Reynard the Fox who offers the trinket for his freedom. Everybody piles in and the outcome goes about as you'd expect. Peter is funny as ever - the habitual defense of a tired copper coping as best he can, and this uniform banter remains the highlight of the series.
Reasonable continuation of the series but neither as original as the first nor as clever. Hopefully a plan will emerge.
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LibraryThing member celerydog
first book of the series that I've read and nothing in it to draw me back. To have got more out of this I needed to understand the large number of characters' backstories. Finished, but it was a struggle.
LibraryThing member Aula
I was a bit disappointed with this latest installment. There were numerous grammatical errors (there's no excuse for shoddy editing) and I found the book simply less well written than the previous ones (the frequent use of acronyms that weren't explained was frustrating and irritating). Given this
That said, I enjoyed how the story progressed. I particularly liked Guleed; hopefully she'll feature in coming novels.
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is the 6th book in the series, it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation for previous events - I doubt I'm alone when I say I can't remember everything that happened in the first five books.That said, I enjoyed how the story progressed. I particularly liked Guleed; hopefully she'll feature in coming novels.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
This sixth Peter Grant novel begins with Lady Ty calling in a favor. It seems that her daughter was at a party filled with drugs where a young friend of hers died from an overdose. Lady Ty wants Peter to make it go away and to keep his involvement secret from Nightingale. Naturally, Peter's first
A group of young people from one of the neighboring high class schools has broken in to a posh apartment to have a party complete with illegal drugs which results in the death of seventeen-year-old Christina Chorley. Beyond Lady Ty's daughter Olivia's involvement, it isn't long before the case gets even more complex and more magical.
As Peter and Guleed investigate connections are made to a long-missing magical book written by Isaac Newton and the number of people who would like to get hold of it. There are also links to the Faceless Man that Peter and Nightingale have been chasing for the whole series which culminate in them actually finding out who the Faceless Man is.
I liked that we learn about more groups of practitioners than Peter or even Nightingale knew about. I especially liked meeting Lady Helena and her daughter Caroline who are also heirs of Isaac Newton's tradition but who branched off when magic became a boys only club. The American practitioners were also a new set of characters.
This story was entertaining as I can never get enough of Peter's determination and snark. I like the way his relationship with Beverly is progressing.
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phone call is to Nightingale and his next to the police to find out what is going on.A group of young people from one of the neighboring high class schools has broken in to a posh apartment to have a party complete with illegal drugs which results in the death of seventeen-year-old Christina Chorley. Beyond Lady Ty's daughter Olivia's involvement, it isn't long before the case gets even more complex and more magical.
As Peter and Guleed investigate connections are made to a long-missing magical book written by Isaac Newton and the number of people who would like to get hold of it. There are also links to the Faceless Man that Peter and Nightingale have been chasing for the whole series which culminate in them actually finding out who the Faceless Man is.
I liked that we learn about more groups of practitioners than Peter or even Nightingale knew about. I especially liked meeting Lady Helena and her daughter Caroline who are also heirs of Isaac Newton's tradition but who branched off when magic became a boys only club. The American practitioners were also a new set of characters.
This story was entertaining as I can never get enough of Peter's determination and snark. I like the way his relationship with Beverly is progressing.
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LibraryThing member isabelx
We waited largely in silence and stillness, except for a furious unvoiced argument about whose turn it was next to play Angry Birds on Caroline's phone, which only really ended when the phone in question buzzed and we got a text saying – You may alight whenever you feel ready.
'He took his time,'
'Does this happen a lot?' said Caroline.
'Nope,' I said. Sometimes Beverley rescues me, sometimes Lady Ty, occasionally Molly - I think there's a rota.'
Tyburn asks Peter to return a favour he owes her when one of her children is caught up in a drug-related death, and the Folly gets closer to unmasking the true identity of the wizard known as the Faceless Man. Nightingale and Peter also come across representatives of another magical tradition that has been passed down from mother to daughter since the time of George II, so another 'arrangement' has to be agreed.
This is one of my favourite books in this series, maybe my overall favourite.
'He took his time,'
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I said.'Does this happen a lot?' said Caroline.
'Nope,' I said. Sometimes Beverley rescues me, sometimes Lady Ty, occasionally Molly - I think there's a rota.'
Tyburn asks Peter to return a favour he owes her when one of her children is caught up in a drug-related death, and the Folly gets closer to unmasking the true identity of the wizard known as the Faceless Man. Nightingale and Peter also come across representatives of another magical tradition that has been passed down from mother to daughter since the time of George II, so another 'arrangement' has to be agreed.
This is one of my favourite books in this series, maybe my overall favourite.
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LibraryThing member gabarito
Maybe the best Peter Grant book so far? Witty, fast-paced and some exciting developments on the overarching main story. I really enjoyed it, can't wait for the next installment.
LibraryThing member jennybeast
I am so into this series. I am delighted at its continuing evolution and the sheer richness of content and character. Also, it's funny, and that is not to be sneezed at lately. Peter's adventures continue. Implications of how the demimonde works expands. All the real stuff of racism and tension in
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modern policing remain. The mystery is fast paced and impressive, and convoluted in the right ways. Leslie May has firmly returned to the stage, in what capacity we still don't know. And the faceless man has a name. Show Less
LibraryThing member bardbooks
Remarkable series.
LibraryThing member Ma_Washigeri
Plus another half or three-quarter star. Peter Grant still satisfying to spend time with and good to see more of the Thames family, PC Guleed and Caroline and her mum. Lots of women in this book.
LibraryThing member elenaj
Still very entertaining - in terms of tone and character development this series has hit its stride. But the plot was all over the place, and it could have used a stronger edit, both for SPAG and for continuity.
LibraryThing member PDCRead
Marble Arch has a ghoulish history, it was home to the Tyburn gallows, a place where the condemned would end up after their final trip along Oxford Street. It’s bloody legacy has returned with a vengeance with the death of a girl at an exclusive party of one of the Mayfair mansions that are
Aaronovitch is back with the next instalment in the highly entertaining and slick urban fantasy series, and very good it is too. He has upped the tension in this one too, and it is very fast paced, with twists and turns as you’d expect. Characters from the earlier books are back as well, adding to the intrigue. I’m glad they are back in London, as that is as much a part of the books as Grant, Nightingale and Molly. I almost gave five stars, as I though that this has been the best of the bunch so far; the characters are developing very well and the banter between Nightingale and Grant and the other officers is hilarious. Even though this had a really good plot, it felt like there was something being held back, that storylines were being drawn to set things up for the next in the series (please tell me that there are going to be more). Just needs Grant to crack his knuckles and get stuck in properly…
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normally empty. The residents of the Folly don’t normally bother with routine inquires about suspicious deaths, but it turns out that Lady Ty’s daughter was at the party, and as Peter Grant owes her a favour he is called in to assist. Plunging straight into the world of the super-rich, with their enormous homes expensive cars, Grant is about to discover that at the point where privilege, blood and magic mix, he has a first class opportunity to make new enemies and it might have a serious impact on his life span.Aaronovitch is back with the next instalment in the highly entertaining and slick urban fantasy series, and very good it is too. He has upped the tension in this one too, and it is very fast paced, with twists and turns as you’d expect. Characters from the earlier books are back as well, adding to the intrigue. I’m glad they are back in London, as that is as much a part of the books as Grant, Nightingale and Molly. I almost gave five stars, as I though that this has been the best of the bunch so far; the characters are developing very well and the banter between Nightingale and Grant and the other officers is hilarious. Even though this had a really good plot, it felt like there was something being held back, that storylines were being drawn to set things up for the next in the series (please tell me that there are going to be more). Just needs Grant to crack his knuckles and get stuck in properly…
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Awards
Los Angeles Public Library Best of the Year (Fiction — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016-11-03
Physical description
384 p.
ISBN
0575132558 / 9780575132559
Local notes
The Hanging Tree was the Tyburn gallows which stood where Marble Arch stands today. Oxford Street was the last trip of the condemned. Somethings don’t change. The place has a bloody and haunted legacy and now blood has returned to the empty Mayfair mansions of the world’s super-rich. And blood mixed with magic is a job for Peter Grant.
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Signed by the author.