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Peter Grant, a Detective Constable in London, is tasked with solving crimes that border on the supernatural. His new mentor, the last wizard in Britain, introduces him to a world of magic and occult forces that challenge every rule of law. Together, they navigate the city’s darkest corners, blending investigative rigor with arcane knowledge to protect both the mundane and the mystical realms.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Ben Aaronovitch
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