Sue's Reviews > Amongst Our Weapons

Amongst Our Weapons is the ninth of the Rivers of London series from Ben Aaronovitch featuring DC Peter Grant and DCI Thomas Nightingale. They both work in a special London unit to address crimes with magic involved. In this urban fantasy series, Peter is an apprentice wizard and his skills have greatly developed since he was first discovered due to his ability to converse with ghosts. Now there is something very bizarre, and deadly, happening. An apparent “Angel of death” is killing people in the city. Why? And are more at risk? And why is former colleague Lesley showing up in the same locations as these deaths? And on a major personal note, Peter and wife Beverley, of the giant Rivers clan, are expecting twin daughters…very soon.

Action packed and full of descriptions and activities revealing advances made in Peter’s magical education, this was a great way for me to re-enter the series though I see there are past episodes I do want to read. Where did those foxes come from?

I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a police procedural and would like to try one with a magical bent and a sense of humor. It creates its own reality within London, England, and the world, coexisting with our own. I suggest beginning with the first book if possible to get to know the characters.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.