Speaking of side characters, I would have liked a bit more of Nightingale and his relationship with Peter, too (I really liked what I did see of it, though). Peter’s maturation arc means that he doesn’t need to depend on Nightingale as much as he used to, but Nightingale is a great character and I would love more of him.

The door flies open and Cardinal Ximinez of Spain [Palin] enters, flanked by two junior cardinals. Cardinal Biggles [Jones] has goggles pushed over his forehead. Cardinal Fang [Gilliam] is just Cardinal Fang] Ximinez: NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Amongst our weaponry are such diverse elements as: fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope, and nice red uniforms - Oh damn! The title "Amongst our Weapons", and the chapter headings comprise a reference to the Monty Python sketch "The Spanish Inquisition". [3] The mystery at the center of Amongst Our Weapons, your latest urban fantasy novel, begins with a murder at the London Silver Vaults. Peter Grant, the hero of the series and a police detective specializing in investigating paranormal crimes, is called to the scene along with his counterpart, Sahra Guleed, and his boss, Thomas Nightingale (Peter also brings with him his trainee/apprentice, Danni, whom he and Nightingale have recently recruited).

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The birth, which I had was keenly anticipating, turned out not to be my favorite part of the book. The way it took place made sense and fit the world, but I still didn’t care for it (my reasons are spoilery, so I won’t go into them). You can opt out of our newsletter at any time and we will delete the information you have given us. An opt out link is included on all our newsletters.

Tales from the Folly, a short story collection, was published in November 2020. [7] What Abigail Did That Summer (novella) [ edit ] A new river is introduced in Amongst Our Weapons, the Glossop (near Manchester). As of right now, the Glossop is one of my favorite rivers in the series, and that’s saying a lot. I love Guleed and while I wanted more of her, she still played an important role and her conversations with Peter were interesting (she’s like a better version of Leslie, except one of the good guys). Shaffi, Sarah (7 July 2022). "Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London novels are set for TV adaptation". the Guardian . Retrieved 11 July 2022.There is a lot of police chief Alexander Seawoll in this book. The extent of his involvement is a bit improbable, given his leadership role, but he’s always had charisma as a character and I enjoyed him here. It was cool to learn a bit more about him and his family, too. What Abigail Did That Summer is a novella set at the same time as Foxglove Summer. In the series chronology it will be the first novella, taking place before The Furthest Station. [8] The PC Grant Novels. Orion Publishing Group. 13 July 2018. ISBN 9781473214385 . Retrieved 4 March 2023.