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Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London, #3)

Ben Aaronovitch
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Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Ben Aaronovitch

Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch follows Peter Grant, a police officer and apprentice wizard, as he investigates a mysterious death in London’s underground. The discovery of magical traces leads Peter and his colleagues to confront supernatural elements beneath the city's surface, blending crime investigation with urban fantasy. It is part of the Rivers of London series.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

73,599 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch cleverly blends urban fantasy with police procedural elements, receiving praise for its witty, engaging narrative and richly detailed London setting. Readers enjoy the development of protagonist Peter Grant and the continuation of series mysteries. However, some find the plot occasionally slow-paced or convoluted.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Whispers Under Ground (Rivers of London, #3)?

Fans of urban fantasy and detective novels like Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch will relish Whispers Under Ground. Ideal for readers who enjoy the magical underworld in a contemporary London setting, akin to Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere or Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files series.

4.3

73,599 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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