Moon Over Soho

Peter Grant, Book 2

De: Ben Aaronovitch

Narrado por: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith

Body and soul. The song. That's what London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant first notices when he examines the corpse of Cyrus Wilkins, part-time jazz drummer and full-time accountant, who dropped dead of a heart attack while playing a gig at Soho's 606 Club. The notes of the old jazz standard are rising from the body - a sure sign that something about the man's death was not at all natural but instead supernatural.

Body and soul - they're also what Peter will risk as he investigates a pattern of similar deaths in and around Soho. With the help of his superior officer, Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, and the assistance of beautiful jazz aficionado Simone Fitzwilliam, Peter will uncover a deadly magical menace - one that leads right to his own doorstep and to the squandered promise of a young jazz musician: a talented trumpet player named Richard "Lord" Grant - otherwise known as Peter's dear old dad.

©2011 Ben Aaronvitch (P)2012 Tantor

My least favorite of the series . . .

But I do so love the final chapter. Sweet, sincere, heart breaking. Just really well written. Great series.

Great story and characters with London history thrown in for spice

The voice of this author is unique and the extra insight into London history is a bonus on a great story

Marathon part 2

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I love this series - enough to buy all 3 and wait with anticipation for the 4th. Mr. Aaronovitch continues where he left off in Book 1 with a good mystery and the continuing story of Lesley. Unlike some authors, his 2nd book actually fulfills the promise of the 1st. The characters develop and become more complex.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Moon Over Soho?

When Peter grapples with what has happened to his friend Lesley - and when she finds a reason to hope - I was right there with them.

Have you listened to any of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I had not heard of Kobna Holdbrook-Smith before this series, but I plan on finding other performances.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Investigating a London murder may never be the same again.

Narrator is fantastic

Fun story made better by great narration. Pleasure to listen to. Will continue to the next in the series.

Highly entertaining

and funny as heck. Peter’s story continues with new adventures as we learn about his parents and watch his evolution as an apprentice wizard. All the secondary characters from the first book are back and this book provides us with solid background info on them as well.