Reading order

Rivers of London — reading order

Ben Aaronovitch

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10 volumes
Volumes
2011–2018
Published
Completed
Status

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Rivers of London
Start withRivers of London2011 · Volume 1 of 10

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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

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Score per volume10 volumes on a timeline, 2011 to 2018 · Best-rated volume: Moon Over Soho
  1. Broken Homes
    Broken Homes2013 · Not ranked yet
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  2. Foxglove Summer
    Foxglove Summer2014 · Not ranked yet
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  3. The Hanging Tree
    The Hanging Tree · Not ranked yet
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  4. Lies Sleeping
    Lies Sleeping2018 · Not ranked yet
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  5. False Value
    False Value · Not ranked yet
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  6. Amongst Our Weapons
    Amongst Our Weapons · Not ranked yet
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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.