The Hanging Tree

Praise for the Rivers of London series: A low-income housing tower gone awry, an old enemy with a bone to pick...and a shocker of an ending <b><i>Broken Homes</i>is a delight.</b> Charlaine Harris, #1<i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author The<b>prose is witty, the plot clever</b>, and the characters incredibly likeable. <i>Time Out</i> This series is<b>a constant joy to read</b>....I ve been looking forward all year to find out what happened next, and the book did not disappoint. Genevieve Cogman, author of acclaimed<i>The Invisible Library</i> It's<b>witty, fun, and full of vivid characters</b>, and the plot twists will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing. <i>Publishers Weekly</i> The perfect blend of<b>CSI and Harry Potter</b>. io9 This book is, at its heart, a police procedural with an overlay of urban fantasy elements. The voice is persuasive and funny as all get-out, and the reader is engaged with the narrative from the very first page. Aaronovitch has written a diverse cast of characters who all feel like real people with their own specific motivations.<b>This book is simply wonderful.</b> <i>RT Reviews</i>(top pick) The<b>most satisfying fantasy thriller</b>to hit bookshelves in quite some time. <i>SFX Magazine</i> The most entertaining book that I have read in such a long time....<b>It's very funny, it's very clever, it's very nicely written</b>.... It's such a treat. Nancy Pearl Aaronovitch makes the story sing, building momentum until<b>the ending is literally breathless</b>. SF Revu Aaronovitch has a very witty, casual voice, with a tendency toward sarcasm and humor, which is threaded throughout<i>Broken Homes</i>. And a few crazy<b>plot twists will devastate and delight fans</b>in equal measure. <i>RT Reviews</i>