Whispers Under Ground

Newly minted Wizard Peter Grant has faced a lot in his short time with the Metropolitan Police's specialist unit known as 'The Folly.' From tangling with the mystical offspring of the Thames to tracking down supernatural killers prowling the streets of Soho, Peter's magical education is progressing rapidly. However, his career advancement within the police force is far from straightforward, especially when you belong to a clandestine division consisting of merely two officers, a division so secretive it might as well be non-existent. Talking about it openly would likely result in laughter and disbelief from his peers.

Adding to his complexities is Peter's tumultuous love life. The last romantic interest he had met a dire fate, and although it wasn't his fault, the shadows of that incident still linger.

Now, an unnerving phenomenon is disrupting the labyrinthine tunnels of London's underground tube system. The delays on the Northern Line are just the beginning of a sinister escalation. Something malevolent is thriving in the ancient catacombs beneath the city, and the ordinary police are hopelessly outmatched. It falls to The Folly and Peter, Britain’s last apprentice wizard, to delve into the perilous depths.

Blending sharp wit with detailed scholarship on London's esoteric history, Whispers Under Ground promises to be another captivating entry in the series. Aaronovitch’s flair for merging dark humour with an intricate plot ensures that fans and newcomers alike will be thoroughly entertained, anxiously turning pages until the very end.