New TV series based on 'one of the best British fantasy novels ever written' coming soon

A new spellbinding series is set to give Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings a run for their money, as Sky Studios announces it's joining the of magic with an adaptation of Ben Aaronovitch's wildly successful Rivers of London novels. These tales have been flying off the shelves since 2011, enchanting readers with an original blend of the supernatural intertwined with tense police drama.

Enter the world of Peter Grant, a rookie cop in the heart of London who becomes part of a secretive division of the Met that handles uncanny incidents. 

He's thrust into the role of the first trainee wizard in more than seventy years, diving into two mystical mysteries that soon twist together.

Aaronovitch has cast his spell across the literary scene for over ten years, and the news that his popular protagonist Peter Grant will leap from page to screen is sure to excite his many followers. 

Lately, the most recent installment, Amongst Our Weapons, garnered glowing words from Lisa Tuttle at The Guardian: "Aaronovitch has no peers when it comes to successfully combining the appeal of a down-to-earth police procedural with all-out fantasy.

"Here are real places, real history and real problems complicated by the existence of magic, ancient spirits, fairies, ghosts and talking foxes, all dwelling alongside ordinary, clueless humans.

"His plotting is still satisfyingly inventive and the continuing characters maintain their charm in the ninth novel of a series that began in 2011", reports .

Fellow fantasy author VE Schwab was recorded saying about the collection: "The Peter Grant/Rivers of London books by Ben Aaronovitch are delightful. Police procedural with supernatural criminals and wizard cops."

A Reddit user couldn't contain their admiration, posting: "This is my most recommended series. I find it to be one of the best series to recommend to people who like TV shows like Grimm and Supernatural and want to make the jump to reading more frequently."

"I loved Rivers of London," an avid reader confessed on Goodreads.

"Well-written, cleverly-constructed, imaginative, original and thoroughly entertaining, I heartily recommend it to one and all but especially to fans of Terry Pratchett's City Watch books and Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere."

Someone else's enthusiastic critique read: "I may love bits and pieces of [other books], but then you come across writing that is a breeze to fall into and enjoy throughout, and then you know you've got a real winner on your hands. That's this one.

"It's a great read! Some of the best [urban fantasy] created, in fact. I can't wait to delve into the rest!"

Wrapping up the accolades, a fan stated: "An urban fantasy set in London with a really brilliant sense of place.

"Aaronovitch does an incredible job of immersing you in the locations. Nice, snarky sense of humour and lots of action."

Sky's TV adaptation is still a few years away, so will you be diving into the novels until then?