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Title: False Value (Rivers of London Series #8)
Author: Ben Aaronovitch
Edition: 1st Edition, 1st Printing
Provenance: Exclusive glow in the dark cover edition
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 2020
Publisher: Gollancz
Description:
London's one and only trainee wizard cop, PC Peter Grant, finds himself embarking on a very different kind of investigation in this Sunday Times bestselling eighth novel in the Rivers of London series. Facing fatherhood and an uncertain future, Peter steps away from the Metropolitan Police and The Folly to take a job with a new London tech start-up, the Serious Cybernetics Corporation, founded by Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner. Drawn into the orbit of Old Street's famous 'silicon roundabout', Peter must learn to navigate a world populated by civilians who are even more geeky than he is. However, the world of magic is not finished with Peter Grant, for a dangerous secret lies hidden within the SCC building. This technology, with roots stretching back to Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, reaches towards the future of artificial intelligence – a secret as magical as it is technological, and twice as dangerous. Ben Aaronovitch blends urban fantasy, police procedural, and elements of science fiction in this engaging instalment that explores themes of technology versus magic, corporate intrigue, and Peter's personal growth as he grapples with impending fatherhood. This limited first edition hardback comes with a unique glow-in-the-dark dust jacket, a special feature for collectors and fans of the series. It is praised for its blend of humour, action, and intriguing plot twists, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy urban fantasy, modern fantasy, and supernatural mystery novels set against the vibrant backdrop of London.
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