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False Value
A Rivers of London novel (Related to this series)
- Author
- Ben Aaronovitch
- Narrator
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 20 February 2020
- Run Time
- 11 hours 2 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Urban fantasy
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
Peter Grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm.
Leaving his old police life behind, he takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.
Drawn into the orbit of Old Street's famous 'silicon roundabout', Peter must learn how to blend in with people who are both civilians and geekier than he is. Compared to his last job, Peter thinks it should be a doddle.
But magic is not finished with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years...
Because a secret is hiding somewhere in the building. A technology that stretches back to Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and forward to the future of artificial intelligence. A secret that is just as magical as it technological - and twice as dangerous.
Praise for the Rivers of London novels:
'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'
THE SUN
'Charming, witty, exciting'
THE INDEPENDENT
'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'
THE TIMES
Discover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. 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 incredible novels.
Critics Review
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Highly entertaining
Sunday Express
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Funny and wildly inventive
Mail on Sunday
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Masterfully crafted ... gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money
The Sun
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Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there even more than the real London
Nick Frost
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Charming, witty, exciting
Independent
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An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups
The Times
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Already a Rivers of London fan, I had to listen to this. I'm not the best at following the plot and the characters and its harder when listening because it carries on without you if your mind wanders! However, with a bit of rewinding, I mostly managed to stay with it and found the Hitchhikers Guide references and the Lovelace and Babbage connections great fun! Kobna's voice is delicious and perfect for these crazy stories.
Phinna B 2023-12-24
Details
- Author
- Ben Aaronovitch
- Narrator
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Duration
- 11 hours 2 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 February 2020
- ISBN
- 9781409184751
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Urban fantasy
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
The massively anticipated brand new Sunday Times bestselling RIVERS OF LONDON novel. Peter Grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm.Leaving his old police life behind, he takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.Drawn into the orbit of Old Street's famous 'silicon roundabout', Peter must learn how to blend in with people who are both civilians and geekier than he is. Compared to his last job, Peter thinks it should be a doddle. But magic is not finished with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years...Because a secret is hiding somewhere in the building. A technology that stretches back to Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and forward to the future of artificial intelligence. A secret that is just as magical as it technological - and twice as dangerous.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'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' THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. 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 incredible novels.
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