Rivers of London Reading Order
Here's the correct Rivers of London reading order: every book in the right order, where to start, and answers to common questions.
Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London follows Peter Grant, a London police constable who discovers magic is real and joins a tiny, secret branch of the Met that polices the supernatural. Sharp, funny British urban fantasy with a procedural spine. (Also published as 'Midnight Riot' in the US.)
The Main Novels
- Rivers of London (Midnight Riot)Buy NowAudible2011
- Moon Over SohoBuy NowAudible2011
- Whispers Under GroundBuy NowAudible2012
- Broken HomesBuy NowAudible2013
- Foxglove SummerBuy NowAudible2014
- The Hanging TreeBuy NowAudible2016
- Lies SleepingBuy NowAudible2018
- False ValueBuy NowAudible2020
- Amongst Our WeaponsBuy NowAudible2022
- Stone and SkyBuy NowAudible2025
Novellas and Extras
Several novellas (The Furthest Station, The October Man, What Abigail Did That Summer, Winter's Gifts) and an ongoing comic series expand the world. They're optional; slot the novellas in by publication date if you want the full picture. The series is ongoing — check for newer novels beyond Amongst Our Weapons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct Rivers of London reading order?
Publication Order. Read the main novels in publication order. There are novellas and graphic novels too, but the nine core novels carry the main arc.
Is the Rivers of London series finished?
The latest novel is Stone and Sky (book 10, 2025). No book 11 has been dated yet.
Is 'Rivers of London' the same as 'Midnight Riot'?
Yes — the first book was published as Rivers of London in the UK and Midnight Riot in the US. Same book, different title.
Do I need the novellas and comics?
No. The nine main novels tell the core story. The novellas and comics add side adventures for readers who want more.
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