Amongst Our Weapons

By: Ben Aaronovitch

Narrated by: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BRAND NEW NOVEL IN THE #1 BESTSELLING RIVERS OF LONDON SERIES

There is a world hidden underneath this great city....

The London Silver Vaults—for well over a century, the largest collection of silver for sale in the world. It has more locks than the Bank of England and more cameras than a celebrity punch-up.

Not somewhere you can murder someone and vanish without a trace—only that's what happened.

The disappearing act, the reports of a blinding flash of light and memory loss amongst the witnesses all make this a case for Detective Constable Peter Grant and the Special Assessment Unit.

Alongside their boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, the SAU find themselves embroiled in a mystery that encompasses London's tangled history, foreign lands and, most terrifying of all, the North!

And Peter must solve this case soon because back home, his partner, Beverley, is expecting twins any day now. But what he doesn't know is that he's about to encounter something—and somebody—that nobody ever expects....

Effortlessly original, endlessly inventive and hugely entertaining—step into the world of the much-loved, number one best-selling Rivers of London series.

Discover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies worldwide. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett, you will love the imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible RIVERS OF LONDON books.

©2022 Ben Aaronovitch (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group

Perfection

As expected, it was as thrilling and entertaining as all of the other books, and the narration of it made me love every second of it.

Really enjoyable. Recommended

Loved this book and any other written by the author, if you like urban fantasy get this one!

Just great

Another great book in this awesome series. It's got it all.. Magic, history, action, mystery, romance, drama. Highly recommended.

Kobner Holdbrook-Smith’s narration is superb

While these stories are always excellent, with enough entertaining banter, twists and entertainment to keep the formula fresh every time, it is Kobner Holdbrook-Smith’s exceptional narration that lifts them to the A list level. Accents and characters are impeccably managed and the flow is smooth and utterly engaging. You know there’s something magical happening when the narrator and the words disappear behind the inner visualisation of the story, and don’t ever call attention to themselves.

Sorry to get to the end

All the books in this series and the narration have been splendid. There is a pleasing depth to the writing that keeps the story interesting. The narration is a delight.

just superb

I loved this book in this series just as much as I love the first book, except now I will need to wait until Ben ( and Kobna) get finished with the next book. I can't wait. I hope you enjoy this recommendation to read this book and the whole series.

Entertaining page turner

Entertaining as always. Don't read or listen if you did not read or listen the previous books.

Would be hard to follow if you did not read/listen previous parts. Some characters from previous books are mentioned, talked about or play their roles but are not reintroduced.
I think that is ok

It takes the series in new and interesting directions.

Still one of the best series ever

I've lost count of how many books this is now (8? 10?) but it doesn't matter, they are still fantastic. The story features another mysterious killing with supernatural elements and Peter and the team at the Folly have to track down the perpetrator. There are appearances by most of the usual crowd, Lesley, the foxes, the River Goddeses and a new trainee. A nice piece of family development as well. Ben's writing remains fresh, clever, witty and fast paced whilst being detailed enough to describe a scene so well, you'd swear you could see it. And I maintain Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is the best narrator I have ever heard. You need to have read the rest of the books to understand this one, but if you haven't got this series, get it.

possibly best yet

After a long withdrawal, I was stoked to see another inbthe series, but frankly a little worried that it might not work for me after such a gap. I need not have been concerned. This is a really good addition to the series. personally I prefer the audiobooks over reading because I see them as a collaboration between author and narrator and I'm so glad that their relationship continues. Kobna really brings these to life. his range is impressive and I feel he's committed to the project. Another great story in the series.

another top performance

the problem with thisbook is that once you get too the last part you realise that once you finish you will have to wait months or longer for the next one.

as always a well writtten and researched story with plenty of funny bits and nuggets to remember

hollbrok-smith is always perfect as peter going from polite voice to private and through the other characters like he is them all

now get working on the next one!