The seventh book of the bestselling Rivers of London series returns to the adventures of Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, as he solves magical crimes in the city of London.

The Faceless Man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring him to justice.

But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that the Faceless Man, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long term plan. A plan that has its roots in London's two-thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees.

To save his beloved city Peter's going to need help from his former best friend and colleague--Lesley May--who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr. Punch....

DC Peter Grant, police detective and apprentice wizard, is hot on the trail of the Faceless Man. Things are coming to a head as the Faceless Man’s long term, really long term, plans are coming closer to fruition. Former PC Lesley May is still on the run but seems to vacillate between helping Peter and helping the Faceless Man who restored her face.  His plan may, or may not, involve King Arthur, Merlin, Exaclibur and the very real, if sort of dead, Mr. Punch. As Nightingale and Peter come closer to both the Faceless Man and an understanding of his ultimate goal the future of London hangs in the balance.

Again we have a quick plot, the action is almost non-stop. Characters evolve and grow. The only issue I had was the offhand references to events that have apparently happened either in novellas or short stories that I will now track down. Overall this is an incredibly enjoyable series. Highly recommended. ~~ Stephanie L Bannon    

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