False Value

In False Value, Peter Grant is facing the dual challenges of impending fatherhood and an uncertain future with a mix of panic and enthusiasm. Leaving behind his career in the police force, Peter takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start-up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.

Drawn into the dynamic and sometimes bewildering world of Old Street's famous 'Silicon Roundabout,' Peter must navigate a landscape populated by civilians and tech geeks, immersing himself into a culture far removed from the Metropolitan Police. What seems like a straightforward transition, however, quickly turns complex as the boundaries between magic and technology blur in his new workplace.

A hidden secret lies within the confines of the Serious Cybernetics Corporation. This secret traces its origins to the pioneering work of Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and it extends forward into the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence. It’s a secret imbued with both magical and technological significance—and it's immensely dangerous.

No matter how far Peter tries to move away, magic is not done with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years. As the intrigue deepens, Peter finds himself once again at the crossroads of the mystical and the technical, where one misstep could have catastrophic consequences.

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.