Ben Aaronovitch
Born: 01-01-1964
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author and screenwriter best known for his "Rivers of London" series, blending urban fantasy with crime fiction. Born in 1964, he began his career writing for the iconic TV series "Doctor Who." His novels, featuring the adventures of Peter Grant, a London police officer and apprentice wizard, have gained a loyal following for their witty storytelling and rich depiction of the city.
Book summaries for books written by Ben Aaronovitch
Quotes
Magic is real. It’s just that we don’t have to do it.
Pass the parcel. That’s sometimes all you can do. Take it, feel it, and pass it on. Not for me, not for you, but for someone, somewhere, one day. Pass it on, boys. That’s the game I want you to learn. Pass it on.
It’s not easy being a copper. But it is easy to pretend to be one.
People always think that the bad guys are the ones that are gonna be scary, but it’s not always the case. The bad guys always think they’re the good guys.
It’s a funny thing about the British Isles. We’re all about home. We’re not really interested in foreign parts, we’re obsessed with our own. Which is understandable, but it can be blinkering.
It’s not a matter of who you are but what you do that defines you.
There’s no point in trying to manipulate the truth. It’s much easier to just make it up.
Sometimes you just have to laugh, because you’ll cry otherwise.
It’s not easy living in the shadows, but it’s where I belong.
The thing about magic is that it’s all about intention. You have to mean it, and you have to believe it.
The price of magic is always higher than you expect.
Sometimes the most dangerous things are the ones that hide in plain sight.