A fun (fiction) book set around the Thames.

[Ramage]

I am currently reading a book called "Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch.

It is a little like Neverwhere (Ian Gaiman) meets Harry Potter and the X-Files.

The hero is a young PC who is at the end of his probationary period when he sees a ghost. He is then assigned to a DCI who is in charge of investigating supernatural crimes, and is himself a wizard. The PC finds himself on a steep learning curve as the wizard's apprentice.

The action is set in London and along the Thames. (Locations on the Thames so far include Richmond, Teddington, Penton Hook/Chertsey and the source of the Thames).

 

[teddington_lock]

What happens at Teddington ?

 

[Ramage]

Father Thames' men steal a narrowboat from Teddington to confront Mother Thames women at Richmond. There is then some action around Hammertons Ferry.


No more spoilers now, or Mr Aaronovitch will be after me!

 

[rr_123]

I am currently reading a book called "Rivers of London" by Ben Aaronovitch.

Will give it a try - the Kindle and "buy with one click" are really great ways for me to give all my money to Amazon...

 

[Ramage]

Very true... I understand it is the first of a series so if you like it you will be able to give more money to Amazon



The second book, Moon Over Soho, opens with the hero driving to Brightlingsea, between the River Colne and Flag Creek.....

 

[apollo]

The second book, Moon Over Soho, opens with the hero driving to Brightlingsea, between the River Colne and Flag Creek.....

Oooeerr thats where Apollo's parents live and used to keep their boat in flag creek..

 

[Ramage]

Lol!

The third book is due out in June....

 

[Richard Shead]

The current Mrs S read it and very much enjoyed it. Its a bit too make believe for me!

 

[teddington_lock]

Father Thames' men steal a narrowboat from Teddington to confront Mother Thames women at Richmond. There is then some action around Hammertons Ferry.


No more spoilers now, or Mr Aaronovitch will be after me!

Do they steal it from the itinerants at the top of the cut ?

 

[Brayman]

Do they steal it from the itinerants at the top of the cut ?

You wish!

 

[Ramage]

Do they steal it from the itinerants at the top of the cut ?

I dont think so, it moved under its own power!