If you are a fan of the Rivers of London series, you might be wondering how many books are there going to be in this intriguing urban fantasy series. Well, the answer is not that straightforward, but let’s explore what we know so far.
Firstly, for those who are not familiar with the series – the Rivers of London is a popular book series written by British author Ben Aaronovitch. The story follows Peter Grant, a young police officer in London who discovers that he has magical abilities and gets recruited into a special branch of the Metropolitan Police responsible for investigating supernatural crimes.
The Current State of the Series
As of 2021, there are ten books published in the Rivers of London series. The latest one is “What Abigail Did That Summer,” which was released on June 22nd, 2021. This novella is set in the same universe as the main series but follows Abigail Kamara, Peter’s teenage cousin.
The previous book in the main series was “False Value,” which came out in February 2020. The book takes place after “Lies Sleeping” and sees Peter starting his new job at a tech startup where he discovers that their latest product might have some dangerous magical properties.
The Future of the Series
So far, Ben Aaronovitch has not announced how many more books there will be in the Rivers of London series. However, he has confirmed that he has plans for several more novels and novellas set in this universe.
In an interview with Den Of Geek back in 2019, Aaronovitch stated: “I have at least another trilogy’s worth of material already worked out.” He also mentioned that he plans to explore more characters from the side and secondary characters from previous books.
Aaronovitch has also released several short stories set in this universe. Some have been collected into anthologies such as “The Furthest Station” and “Tales from the Folly.” Additionally, there is a graphic novel adaptation of the first book in the series, “Rivers Of London: Body Work,” which was illustrated by Andrew Cartmel.
Conclusion
In summary, there are currently ten books in the Rivers of London series, with no official announcement on how many more are coming. However, Ben Aaronovitch has confirmed that he has plans for several more novels and novellas set in this universe. So fans of Peter Grant and his magical adventures have plenty to look forward to!
- Key Takeaways:
- The Rivers of London series currently has ten books published, with a novella released in June 2021.
- The author has plans for several more novels and novellas set in this universe but has not announced how many more books there will be in the series.
- Short stories set in this universe have also been released as well as a graphic novel adaptation of the first book.
So keep an eye out for future releases from Ben Aaronovitch and the world of Rivers of London!