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Synopsis
Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he'll face is a paper cut. But Peter's prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder; when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter's ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.
Midnight Riot: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This urban fantasy contains graphic violence including brutal murders, strong profanity throughout, and adult themes involving police procedural work. Sexual content is present but not explicit.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include gore, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will enjoy the blend of police procedural and magical investigation with a sarcastic protagonist learning magic in modern London.