Rivers of London

Our protagonist, Peter Grant, is an ordinary probationary constable in the Metropolitan Police Service until one fateful night changes everything. While investigating a murder, Peter tries to take a witness statement from someone who has already died, yet speaks with unsettling clarity. This bizarre encounter draws the attention of the enigmatic Inspector Nightingale, who happens to be the last wizard in England.

Propelled into a world where magic is real and tangible, Peter becomes a Detective Constable and Nightingale's first apprentice in over fifty years. His initiation into this hidden reality transforms his life, threading him into a tapestry of supernatural occurrences intertwined with everyday policing. As Peter delves deeper, he finds himself dealing with nests of vampires lurking in Purley and negotiating precarious truces between the warring river deities of the Thames.

The stakes heighten when Peter is tasked with investigating a series of macabre events in Covent Garden, where something malevolent seems to be festering beneath the surface. An old and vengeful spirit has risen, warping ordinary Londoners into grotesque mannequins, compelled to reenact brutal scenes of violence and despair. This malevolent force embodies the spirit of riot and rebellion, threatening to plunge the city into chaos.

In a race against time, Peter must use his burgeoning magical skills and detective acumen to unravel the dark mystery and restore order. Facing dangers both mundane and mystical, he stands at the frontlines where modern policing meets ancient sorcery, determined to prevent London from tearing itself apart, even if it means risking his own life.

Enriched with witty dialogue, richly drawn characters, and a brilliantly realised setting, Rivers of London is a captivating start to a series that brings a refreshing twist to the urban fantasy genre.