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Ben Aaronovitch

Ben Aaronovitch

"If you find yourself talking to the police, my advice is to stay calm but look guilty; it's your safest bet."

Born and raised in London, Ben Aaronovitch worked as a scriptwriter for Doctor Who and Casualty before the inspiration for his own series of books struck him whilst working as a bookseller in Waterstones Covent Garden. Ben Aaronovitch’s unique novels are the culmination of his experience of writing about the emergency services and the supernatural.

What kind of books does Ben Aaronovitch write?

He writes novels that blend police/emergency-service procedural elements with the supernatural, a contemporary, London-based fantasy/crime mix. His work draws on his experience writing about emergency services and the supernatural.


Where should I start with his books?

Start with Rivers of London (Rivers of London: Book 1), it introduces the series and the main characters and is listed first on the author page.


What is the reading order for the Rivers of London series?

Read the main novels in publication order. Examples listed on the page include: Rivers of London (Book 1), Moon Over Soho (Book 2), Whispers Under Ground (Book 3), Broken Homes (Book 4), Foxglove Summer (Book 5), The Hanging Tree (Book 6), Lies Sleeping (Book 7), False Value, and Amongst Our Weapons. The series also includes novellas (The Furthest Station, The October Man, Winter's Gifts, etc.) and comic/graphic collections that tie into the chronology.


Has Ben Aaronovitch written for TV or other franchises?

Yes. He worked as a scriptwriter for Doctor Who and Casualty, and he has written at least one Doctor Who tie-in (The Seventh Doctor: Operation Volcano) in addition to his Rivers of London novels.

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