Detective Inspector Peter Grant is back in an all-new comic miniseries from author Ben Aaronovitch! Trouble never lies far from the race track. When a flash car belonging to a young boy racer from England washes up in the Netherlands with a bagload of unusual cargo, it's evident there is more than meets the eye happening at street races held in an Essex car park. Enter Detec Detective Inspector Peter Grant is back in an all-new comic miniseries from author Ben Aaronovitch! Trouble never lies far from the race track. When a flash car belonging to a young boy racer from England washes up in the Netherlands with a bagload of unusual cargo, it's evident there is more than meets the eye happening at street races held in an Essex car park. Enter Detective Inspector Peter Grant. Fresh from suspension, he takes to the track in his orange 'asbo' Ford Focus to try and infiltrate the big leagues. But Peter soon finds himself sucked back into an Otherworld - a real-life fairyland!
Rivers of London Volume 8: The Fey and the Furious
Detective Inspector Peter Grant is back in an all-new comic miniseries from author Ben Aaronovitch! Trouble never lies far from the race track. When a flash car belonging to a young boy racer from England washes up in the Netherlands with a bagload of unusual cargo, it's evident there is more than meets the eye happening at street races held in an Essex car park. Enter Detec Detective Inspector Peter Grant is back in an all-new comic miniseries from author Ben Aaronovitch! Trouble never lies far from the race track. When a flash car belonging to a young boy racer from England washes up in the Netherlands with a bagload of unusual cargo, it's evident there is more than meets the eye happening at street races held in an Essex car park. Enter Detective Inspector Peter Grant. Fresh from suspension, he takes to the track in his orange 'asbo' Ford Focus to try and infiltrate the big leagues. But Peter soon finds himself sucked back into an Otherworld - a real-life fairyland!
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Paul E. Morph –
This is easily the best Rivers of London comicbook spin-off to date. It was exciting and heartfelt and contained a character moment that I really hope isn’t just forgotten about in future books. The artwork really stepped up a gear about halfway through this collection and I hope they manage to maintain that standard in future collections.
Stephen Richter –
I love the River of London book series and the comics are a delight as they add to the story . Very often what happens in the comic makes it into the books with a side inference or characters. Just adds to the fun. Street Racing and Unicorns? There are new characters that I am sure will show up in the future. if you are a fan of the book series, the comics are a must read.
Andrew –
Well much to my chagrin I discovered that the latest installment in the Rivers of London was released and I missed it (in my defence they had moved the date several times due to the pandemic). So you as you can imagine I had to go out and get a copy - and here it is. I have to admit even though the whole series of stories are set in the fantastical world of the Demi-monde it is more recognizable than most for its depiction of the real (read our) world. So as a result this I felt was probably the Well much to my chagrin I discovered that the latest installment in the Rivers of London was released and I missed it (in my defence they had moved the date several times due to the pandemic). So you as you can imagine I had to go out and get a copy - and here it is. I have to admit even though the whole series of stories are set in the fantastical world of the Demi-monde it is more recognizable than most for its depiction of the real (read our) world. So as a result this I felt was probably the most grandiose and wild of the stories so far (although thinking about it does reference back to previous stories which in hindsight were just as wild). I think sometimes leaving things to your imagination have a greater impact. However this is a minor thing compared to the fun the story has and it furthers the overall story arc of Peter Grant as it fits directly in to the sequence of stories and books. The only problem now is I have to wait for the next installment and I have to say things are getting interesting.
Marjolein –
Full review to follow!
Nicole –
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. One of the better RoL graphic novels, IMO. Good tie-in with novel plots, but also fun in itself. I'm feeling exclamatory, so: Peter gets to drive the Ferrari seized from Martin Chorley's estate! Sahra--AKA "the Muslim Ninja"--gets to drive in the race! Bev is particularly fabulous! Unicorn tragedy! Unicorn triumph! Peter outwits the fae! Expansion of the story world to the Netherlands and introduction of an interesting new cop character! Good choice to have the art in the 'fairyland' section look One of the better RoL graphic novels, IMO. Good tie-in with novel plots, but also fun in itself. I'm feeling exclamatory, so: Peter gets to drive the Ferrari seized from Martin Chorley's estate! Sahra--AKA "the Muslim Ninja"--gets to drive in the race! Bev is particularly fabulous! Unicorn tragedy! Unicorn triumph! Peter outwits the fae! Expansion of the story world to the Netherlands and introduction of an interesting new cop character! Good choice to have the art in the 'fairyland' section look different from the rest of the story. There's also a particularly cute/touching "Tale from the Folly" involving Molly watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 and some interesting essays about street racing, aspects of the fae and unicorns included as extras. I did wonder why Bev needed scuba gear at one point during the search, though. Unless a river goddess’ power isn’t strong enough to sustain her in the deep ocean?
Raj –
Alongside the excellent pun in the title, this is probably one of the better recent Peter Grant graphic novels, as the Folly is called to investigate a drowned boy racer with a boot full of very unusual cargo. Once again, Peter finds himself entangled with the fey, reliant only on his wits to help him through. Moreso than even usual, this graphic novel was Grant-heavy, with minimal appearances from Nightingale and Guleed (and none whatsoever from Molly, boo). There was an incident with Guleed tha Alongside the excellent pun in the title, this is probably one of the better recent Peter Grant graphic novels, as the Folly is called to investigate a drowned boy racer with a boot full of very unusual cargo. Once again, Peter finds himself entangled with the fey, reliant only on his wits to help him through. Moreso than even usual, this graphic novel was Grant-heavy, with minimal appearances from Nightingale and Guleed (and none whatsoever from Molly, boo). There was an incident with Guleed that I think would have been interesting to expand upon, although with space restrictions, they made do with what they could, and the visual medium does help here, with facial expressions and body language. The artist has changed again for this story. They're good, and handle the fast action of the car racing well, but I still miss Lee Sullivan. The story is very plot-heavy, with little character development, and possibly the most interesting snippet in that area comes right at the end, with some internal captions from Beverley musing on her relationship with Peter which is both sweet and kind of ominous. Like the last volume, there's some articles at the end discussing the historical background to some of the story elements, including street racing and fairy myth. These are interesting, but I'd have preferred it if the text were in straight columns rather than at an angle. It might look cool, but it does make it a bit harder to read. All in all, a fun, standalone story. Not essential, but a good read for fans of Peter Grant and his world.
Shannon Appelcline –
The latest Rivers of London comic is a mash-up of street racing and the fey. The street-racing aspect of the comic is beautifully illustrated, but otherwise dull, which is a shame because it takes up an entire issue (#2) and then some. The fey aspect is a neat extension of the series' world, but it gets pretty shallow attention here. Overall, one of the less-important books in the series: a quick and forgettable read. The latest Rivers of London comic is a mash-up of street racing and the fey. The street-racing aspect of the comic is beautifully illustrated, but otherwise dull, which is a shame because it takes up an entire issue (#2) and then some. The fey aspect is a neat extension of the series' world, but it gets pretty shallow attention here. Overall, one of the less-important books in the series: a quick and forgettable read.
Dee –
Delightful, as always. I particularly enjoyed the Beverley in this one, and a wonderful glimpse of the ur-River (that really put me in mind of the ur-Forest of Emily Tesh's Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country). Delightful, as always. I particularly enjoyed the Beverley in this one, and a wonderful glimpse of the ur-River (that really put me in mind of the ur-Forest of Emily Tesh's Silver in the Wood/Drowned Country).
Anna Marie –
Peter is on the hunt for whoever is killing unicorns. Some how it relates to special street races put on my the Fey. Can he resolve this issue safely. Great illustrations in this graphic novel.
Katharine –
Always a fun series to follow!
Nitya Iyer –
Is it weird that the Fey I pictured in my head were much much more terrifying and I'm disappointed about that? Honestly, I enjoyed this volume more than Action at a Distance and less than Water Weed. But none of them compare to the glory of Lies Sleeping. Maybe I should stick to reading the novels from now on? Is it weird that the Fey I pictured in my head were much much more terrifying and I'm disappointed about that? Honestly, I enjoyed this volume more than Action at a Distance and less than Water Weed. But none of them compare to the glory of Lies Sleeping. Maybe I should stick to reading the novels from now on?
Adrian –
In Green'hithe did Heseltine A shopping dome decree where doctor and companions ran through quarries measureless to man on cathode ray TV. So twice five miles of fertile ground with walls and carparks girdled round; and there were slip roads through the hills where Kent Police many a racer caught and there were ancient people starved of thrills who played poor mortals for their sport. Peter Grant, our intrepid magical policeman, returns in this 8th graphic novel, which sits in time prior to The October In Green'hithe did Heseltine A shopping dome decree where doctor and companions ran through quarries measureless to man on cathode ray TV. So twice five miles of fertile ground with walls and carparks girdled round; and there were slip roads through the hills where Kent Police many a racer caught and there were ancient people starved of thrills who played poor mortals for their sport. Peter Grant, our intrepid magical policeman, returns in this 8th graphic novel, which sits in time prior to The October Man and False Value, both of which were actually released prior to this. The plot revolves around illegal street racing, a magical realm which Peter has had to be rescued from before, unicorns, whales, and a number of rivers across Europe. A fast paced story, clearly taking inspiration from the Fast and the Furious franchise. A fun read.
Sadie Slater –
I'm currently reading Ben Aaronovitch's new Rivers of London novel, False Value, but I'm finding it rather slow going as my brain isn't really managing to focus on fiction at the moment, so I took a brief break to see whether, having bought a new (and much larger) phone recently, I'd be able to read the latest of the graphic novels, which I hadn't bought when it was released as my iPad had died and I didn't rate my chances of reading it on either a nine-year-old kindle or an iPhone 5S. It turned I'm currently reading Ben Aaronovitch's new Rivers of London novel, False Value, but I'm finding it rather slow going as my brain isn't really managing to focus on fiction at the moment, so I took a brief break to see whether, having bought a new (and much larger) phone recently, I'd be able to read the latest of the graphic novels, which I hadn't bought when it was released as my iPad had died and I didn't rate my chances of reading it on either a nine-year-old kindle or an iPhone 5S. It turned out to be perfectly readable on my new phone; the kindle editions have a feature which enables you to scroll through frame by frame, rather than trying to see a whole page on the screen, which makes it easier. Action at a Distance is a flashback to a case of Nightingale's from the late 1950s; it was fun, if fairly slight, and interesting to see some of Nightingale's past.
Siobhán –
The last graphic novel in the series was quite underwhelming and this one started off similarily, but changed direction pretty fast. There's weird stuff with cars going on and - BAM - Peter is caught in Fairyland, which was wonderfully weird, funny, and just really really cool. I liked this one a lot, so 5 stars. The last graphic novel in the series was quite underwhelming and this one started off similarily, but changed direction pretty fast. There's weird stuff with cars going on and - BAM - Peter is caught in Fairyland, which was wonderfully weird, funny, and just really really cool. I liked this one a lot, so 5 stars.
Blind Mapmaker –
3.5 Nice little trade paperback with a unique mix of street-racing and the Faerie Realms. Not exactly the most memorable and intricate story, so it's probably best as a comic book too. A couple of inconsistencies and a bit of a deus-ex-machina take it down a little, but the atmospheric depiction of the faerie lands scores half a point again. 3.5 Nice little trade paperback with a unique mix of street-racing and the Faerie Realms. Not exactly the most memorable and intricate story, so it's probably best as a comic book too. A couple of inconsistencies and a bit of a deus-ex-machina take it down a little, but the atmospheric depiction of the faerie lands scores half a point again.
Becky –
The artwork is absolutely beautiful, really rich. The plot is great fun and I love the relationships shown between Peter and Beverley but also between Nightingale and Peter and Nightingale and Beverley.
Erin –
Read in issues on Hoopla.
Yanaba –
Again, a nice comic. Good story. Good little snippets at the end. Worth having a look at.
Todd Glaeser –
A fun story; but comics might not be the most effective medium for a car racing story.
Jenette –
I have so much love for these. So much.
Rebecca –
I really need to re read some of the later books.... But I enjoyed this! Especially the sign in the kitchen.....
Verity W –
Another fun episode in the life of Peter and the Folly. This time with illegal car racing on the streets of Essex and god knows where. Lovely art too.
Chris –
Ok addition to this comic book series.
Nat –
Actually one of the better graphic novels. I liked the reappearance of the queen and unicorns from Foxglove Summer, and I liked that Peter mostly saved himself in this one.
Jen –
Probably more like 3.5. I enjoyed seeing more of Beverly.
Jim Mason –
I mean, look at the title of this volume, of course it's amazing! It has speed and criminals and cars and.... (view spoiler)[ Peter Grant riding a Unicorn!!! (hide spoiler)] I mean, look at the title of this volume, of course it's amazing! It has speed and criminals and cars and.... (view spoiler)[ Peter Grant riding a Unicorn!!! (hide spoiler)]
Sophie Habinger –
Although I'm not a huge car person I very much enjoyed this new volume of the Rivers of London graphic novel series. It ties in nicely with the story and lets us revisit the wee folk. Although I'm not a huge car person I very much enjoyed this new volume of the Rivers of London graphic novel series. It ties in nicely with the story and lets us revisit the wee folk.
Kirsten –
I have mixed feelings about this one. The story just didn’t pull me in, but I’m not a big fan of graphic novels, so I’m not the one to be judging here.
Caitlin –
A fun, self-contained adventure with fast cars and magic. Peter does his best to navigate the weirdness, sometimes quite well. One particularly clever bit made me chuckle.
James –
Fairy street racing and unicorn horn smuggling.