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The seventh book of the bestselling Rivers of London series returns to the adventures of Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of London.
The Faceless Man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring him to justice.
But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that the Faceless Man, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long term plan. A plan that has its roots in London's two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees.
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. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch....
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"This book is, at its heart, a police procedural with an overlay of urban fantasy elements. The voice is persuasive and funny as all get-out, and the reader is engaged with the narrative from the very first page. Aaronovitch has written a diverse cast of characters who all feel like real people with their own specific motivations. This book is simply wonderful."
— RT Reviews (top pick)
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A low-income housing tower gone awry, an old enemy with a bone to pick...and a shocker of an ending—Broken Homes is a delight.
— Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times-bestselling author -
The prose is witty, the plot clever, and the characters incredibly likeable.
— Time Out -
This series is a constant joy to read....I’ve been looking forward all year to find out what happened next, and the book did not disappoint.
— Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library -
It's witty, fun, and full of vivid characters, and the plot twists will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing.
— Publishers Weekly -
The perfect blend of CSI and Harry Potter.
— io9 -
The most satisfying fantasy thriller to hit bookshelves in quite some time.
— SFX Magazine -
The most entertaining book that I have read in such a long time.... It's very funny, it's very clever, it's very nicely written.... It's such a treat.
— Nancy Pearl -
Aaronovitch makes the story sing, building momentum until the ending is literally breathless.
— SF Revu -
Aaronovitch has a very witty, casual voice, with a tendency toward sarcasm and humor, which is threaded throughout Broken Homes. And a few crazy plot twists will devastate and delight fans in equal measure.
— RT Reviews
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Mike, 4/24/2025
About Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Aaronovitch writes urban fantasy and science fiction novels, including more than a dozen novels and novellas in the Rivers of London series, which have been shortlisted for major awards, including the CWA Dagger in the Library award, British Book Award Page-turner of the Year Award, and the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award. He has also contributed novels to sever of the Doctor Who series.
About Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is a Ghanaian-born British actor who has appeared on stage, screen, and television. A graduate of the Guildford School of Acting, he won a Manchester Evening News Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.