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Rivers of London
Book • 2011
In 'Rivers of London', Peter Grant, a young officer in the Metropolitan Police, encounters a ghost while taking a witness statement, which leads him to Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last wizard in England.
Peter becomes Nightingale's apprentice and is drawn into a world of magic, gods, and goddesses associated with the River Thames.
The story involves solving a series of brutal and bizarre murders and brokering peace between the warring gods of the River Thames.
The novel blends police procedural with urban paranormal elements, incorporating London's history and geography, and features a diverse cast of characters.
Peter becomes Nightingale's apprentice and is drawn into a world of magic, gods, and goddesses associated with the River Thames.
The story involves solving a series of brutal and bizarre murders and brokering peace between the warring gods of the River Thames.
The novel blends police procedural with urban paranormal elements, incorporating London's history and geography, and features a diverse cast of characters.
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