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False Value

Rivers of London, Book 8

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False Value

By: Ben Aaronovitch
Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
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The eighth book of the best-selling Rivers of London urban fantasy series returns to the adventures of Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of London.

Peter Grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm. Rather than sit around, he takes a job with émigré Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's brand new London start up - the Serious Cybernetics Company. 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 Mama Grant's favourite son. Because Terrence Skinner has a secret hidden in the bowels of the SCC. 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 just as dangerous.

©2019 Ben Aaronovitch (P)2019 Penguin Audio Contemporary Fantasy Fiction Magic Mystery Paranormal & Urban Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Urban England Paranormal Witty

Critic reviews

"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, number one New York Times best-selling 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)

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after listening to their interview at the end of the book, it was as much as I'd hoped it would be in real life. They do work so well with one another and create out of what the other thougt but didntsay, and the story, charactets, and plot are all the richer for it! I really think it becomes bigger than the both of them and can't wait for the next one and have listened to each at least 3_|4 times. keep working on those American accents, you're getting better. Slowly, but you are getting better looking forward to see how they develop

Ben + Kobna collaboration's > sum of words in book

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This series started strong and has only gotten stronger. A major subplot was tied up in Book 7, leaving many of us wondering how the story arc would continue to evolve. Aaronovitch faced a significant challenge shepherding beloved characters into the next phases of their lives, and I'm very pleased at the way he has risen to it. Peter Grant's cheeky Afro-Cockney persona remains, but the man is growing up and (to some extent) wising up.

Fans of Douglas Adams will be greatly amused by the many Hitchhiker's Guide references, some of them blatant, others more in the way of hidden easter eggs, occasionally even subtle and meta. Finally, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith cements his status as just about my favorite narrator ever. His talent for regional, ethnic, social, and generational peculiarities of British diction in all its diversity is unmatched. It's almost enough to make me sorry he appears to be enjoying some success in theater and film, which probably leaves him too busy to take on more audiobooks.

Peter Grant at Full Stride

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I love this series. I love this narrator. He’s so talented. I’m sad that I have to wait for another book in the series lol

Love this series and narrator. Can’t wait for the next book!

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Once again Ben Aaronovitch has written a book which is funny and fast paced. The characters continue to grow and their relationships feel real. Aaronovitch writes sparkling dialogue throughout. If I was left wanting anything I would ask for more foxes (and the accompanying cheese puffs, of course.)

A joy!

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I adore this series. Fast, fun and highly entertaining. Kobe Holdbook Smith is the best narrator.

waiting for the next book

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The stories are great fun and the performance is terrific! I'm enjoying the character growth.

they just keep getting better,

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Great job again! Can't wait for the next book! I want to see what Ben does with some of the new characters!

Superb!

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Loved every minute. All the bits between Bev and Peter are sweet and warm. The "wha???" at the end spiked my anticipation for the next book. DO NOT MISS the interview. Great fun. Thank you Ben and Kobna for the laughs and smiles!

like meeting old friends..

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I love this series; have read and listened to it multiple times. Highly recommend! The story line is wonderful!
Just know, if you are from the States, the American accents are abysmal. Everyone, male or female, young or old, from New York City, Kansas, or California, sound exactly the same and the pacing of the speech is very off.

Love this series

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This is my favorite series in the world. I'm not sure there's ever been a better match of writer and reader. I highly recommend it, even if you think the genre is not a usual go-to for you. Humor, warmth, adventure, suspense... all here.

Better and better

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