Reading order
Rivers of London — reading order
- 10 volumes
- Volumes
- 2011–2018
- Published
- Completed
- Status
Quick answer

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Publication order
10 volumes2011–2018Completed
The volume numbering in the source (Wikidata) has gaps — the list may be missing parts.
Every volume in order
- Broken HomesBroken Homes–Not ranked yet
- Foxglove SummerFoxglove Summer–Not ranked yet
- The Hanging TreeThe Hanging Tree–Not ranked yet
- Lies SleepingLies Sleeping–Not ranked yet
- False ValueFalse Value–Not ranked yet
- Amongst Our WeaponsAmongst Our Weapons–Not ranked yet
Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us.
Extras, short stories and spin-offs
Not needed to follow the main story — read them after the series or skip them.
- Stone & Sky2025
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Rivers of London in?
Read in publication order: 10 volumes published 2011–2018. Start with “Rivers of London”.
How many volumes does Rivers of London have?
Rivers of London has 10 volumes plus 1 extra (a short story or spin-off).
Which volume of Rivers of London should I start with?
With the first volume — “Rivers of London” (2011). Later parts build on earlier events.
Does the reading order of Rivers of London matter?
Yes — it is one continuous story. The safest path is publication order, listed above.
Which is the second book of Rivers of London?
The second volume is “Moon Over Soho” (2011).
Is Rivers of London finished?
Yes, the last volume came out in 2018.
What is the last book of Rivers of London?
The series closes with “Amongst Our Weapons”.
When did the Rivers of London books come out?
In publication order: 1. Rivers of London (2011), 2. Moon Over Soho (2011), 3. Whispers Under Ground (2012), 4. Broken Homes (2013), 5. Foxglove Summer (2014), 6. The Furthest Station, 7. The Hanging Tree, 8. Lies Sleeping (2018), 9. False Value, 10. Amongst Our Weapons.
Which Rivers of London book is the longest?
“Rivers of London” is the longest at 342 pages; the shortest is “Moon Over Soho” with 270 pages.
What should I read after Rivers of London?
Start with the extras and spin-offs: Stone & Sky.


