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Rivers of London: Action at a Distance
Series · 5 books · 2018-2019

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#1

Rivers of London

Action At A Distance #1

2018

Rivers of London begins a new story from creator Ben Aaronovitch. The secret history of Nightingale is revealed for the first time, as wizarding cop, Peter Grant uncovers his mentor’s occult service in World War II!
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#2

Rivers of London

Action At A Distance #2

2018

Wizarding cop Peter Grant delves deeper into the secret past of his mentor Nightingale. From the original creator of the urban fantasy hit novels.
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#3

Rivers of London

Action At A Distance #3

2018

The World War II secrets of Nightingale’s past catch up with him in the latest story in Ben Aaronovitch’s best selling series. “Fresh and vibrant, addictive, amusing, and true to the source!” – Fantasy Faction
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#4

Rivers of London

Action At A Distance #4

2019

Occult secrets of World War II revealed as Peter digs into fan-favorite Nightingale’s past! A new story in Ben Aaronovitch’s bestselling urban fantasy series, now an ongoing comic.
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Rivers of London

Action at a Distance

2019

The bestselling cops and wizards series from chart-topping author (and comics writer) Ben Aaronovitch continues, with its most revelatory volume yet! Uncover the secret World War II history of Peter Grant's mentor, the mysterious Nightingale! October, 1957. A serial killer terrorising the women of Cumbria has moved to the streets of London, with Constable Angus Strallen hot on his heels. But this murderer has special abilities, and Strallen soon realises he needs the help of an old friend from the front lines who can match this madman's power - London's own wizarding police officer, Thomas Nightingale. As the pair move in closer, it quickly becomes clear that murder is not this man's only intent. Tying directly into the continuity of the Rivers of London novels and revealing secrets about Nightingale's past that readers have long-hoped to find out! Collects Rivers of London: Action at a Distance #1-4.

Authors

Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Aaronovitch
Author · 90 books

Ben Aaronovitch's career started with a bang writing for Doctor Who, subsided in the middle and then, as is traditional, a third act resurgence with the bestselling Rivers of London series. Born and raised in London he says that he'll leave his home when they prise his city out of his cold dead fingers.

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