The person at the top of the Folly’s most wanted list is Martin Chorley, also known as the Faceless Man, a magical criminal mastermind who is determined to do whatever it takes to gain power.

Peter is a member of an elite unit of the London Metropolitan Police, known as the Folly, which is tasked with investigating magical crimes and protecting the city from all sorts of magical threats. London is a magical place, especially for Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard. Prepare to dive headfirst into one of the best urban fantasy series in the world today, with the seventh book in Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London series, Lies Sleeping. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.Publishers: Gollancz and Orion Audio (Audiobook format – 15 November 2018) 'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'ĭiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. I love being there more than the real London' 'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch. To save his beloved city Peter's going to need help from his former best friend and colleague - Lesley May - who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. A plan that has its roots in London's two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring Chorley to justice.īut even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that Chorley, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long-term plan. Martin Chorley - aka the Faceless Man - wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Book 7 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.

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