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Moon over Soho

Moon over Soho

FantasyMystery
Pages
288
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Police Constable Peter Grant, an apprentice magician, finds himself investigating a series of strange occurrences in London's Soho jazz scene. Musicians are losing their 'vibes,' and a dark magic is spreading its influence. Grant must navigate the city's hidden magical underworld to solve the mystery and confront a growing supernatural threat.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

GrittyAdventurous
Fish Out of WaterMentor Figure

Genres

Fantasy Mystery Urban Fantasy Crime Paranormal Police Procedural

About the author

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Ben Aaronovitch

Ben Aaronovitch was born in 1964. He had parents, some brothers, some sisters and a dog named after a Russian cosmonaut. He also had the kind of dull childhood that drives a person to drink, radical politics or science fiction. Discovering in his early twenties that he had precisely one talent, he took up screenwriting at which he was an overnight success. He wrote for Doctor Who, Casualty and the world’s cheapest ever SF soap opera Jupiter Moon. He then wrote for Virgin’s New Adventures until...

Characters

Peter GrantProtagonist
All characters in Moon over Soho

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the first book before Moon Over Soho?

    Moon Over Soho is the second novel in the Rivers of London series and continues the story of Peter Grant. While it can be enjoyed on its own, reading Rivers of London (also known as Midnight Riot) first will provide a richer understanding of the characters and the established magical world.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of Moon Over Soho?

    While the Rivers of London series has been optioned for television, a specific adaptation of Moon Over Soho or the series as a whole has not yet been released.

  • Does Moon Over Soho feature real London locations?

    The novel extensively uses real London landmarks and neighborhoods, particularly in the Soho area, integrating them into its magical narrative. Readers familiar with London will recognize many of the settings.