«Funny and wildly inventive»

Mail on Sunday

«Masterfully crafted . . . gives the late, great Terry Pratchett a run for his money»

The Sun

«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

«Charming, witty, exciting»

Independent

«An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups»

The Times

«What would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz. A hilarious, keenly imagined caper»

Diana Gabaldon

«A consummate story of real policing in a vividly real world intersecting the decidedly unreal to marvellous effect. Filled with detail and imagination, the quality of this achievement stands out, making Aaronovitch a name to watch»

Peter F. Hamilton

«Magical, mysterious and mesmerising, Rivers of London will have you spellbound»

Total Sci Fi

«An engaging mix of magic and police procedural, this is a great kick off to a very promising series as well as the most satisfying fantasy thriller to hit bookshelves in quite some time. Witty, imaginative and gripping»

SFX

«A darkly comic read with characters you can't help but like»

The Sunday Express