Whispers Under Ground

Paperback Published on: 04/10/2012
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Whispers Under Ground
Whispers Under Ground
Whispers Underground marks the third outing for Peter Grant and the Detective Constable/Apprentice Wizard is once again up to his neck in it – literally in... READ MORE
Erin Britton
Whispers Under Ground
Goblin markets!
Continuing my Ben Aaronovitch reread/read marathon and I’m really enjoying it as I think it’s been at least three years since I tries this last and I can’t... READ MORE
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Synopsis

Book 3 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.

Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And it's just as well - he's already had run-ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesn't even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at. And then there's his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasn't his fault, but still.

Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Met's Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka 'The Folly'. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britain's Last Wizard.

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 irresistible novels.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9780575097667
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 303g
  • Languages: English

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Whispers Under Ground
Onward & downward!
Ben Aaronovitch continues to amuse & divert as effectively as in the previous two books. Gradually the complexity of the magical other London he has create... READ MORE
The Cyclist
Whispers Under Ground
Down amongst the dead men
In this the 3rd of the Peter Grant series Lesley is back. As a result of her accident she too has magical powers & has joined Peter as an apprentice at The... READ MORE
Peter H
Whispers Under Ground
An amusing page turner that perfectly nails London...
This is my favourite of the Peter Grant series so far. Ben Aaronovitch blends easy-reading, crime fiction with the world of magic, while taking us on a tri... READ MORE
nicolawells
Whispers Under Ground
Great fun
There isn’t a lot I want to add to existing reviews except to say that these books make perfect lockdown book reading. I’ve read three in the past two week... READ MORE
Newton Mearns
Whispers Under Ground
The Quiet People
This was quite a strange little tale, but that is what we are reading the Peter Grant series for; right? The premise of a magical pottery sherd being used... READ MORE
Marjorie Odonnell
Whispers Under Ground
Amazing story but quality of book let me down
Really great book! Enjoyed from page to page I am enjoying the series and would recommend people read tales from the folly as well. It follows on from the ... READ MORE
J Hell
Whispers Under Ground
A pleasant but unspectacular continuation of a wonderful series
Installment three in the Rivers of London series and it’s very much a continuation of the past two. Further exploration of the magical underbelly of London... READ MORE
bookclarked97
Whispers Under Ground
Original, unique and very morish.
Whispers Under Ground is the third book in the Rivers Of London series by best-selling British author, Ben Aaronovitch. In the run up to Christmas, at the ... READ MORE
Marianne Vincent