Peter Grant, a Police Constable and the only apprentice wizard in London, is drawn into a baffling case when a deceased jazz saxophonist appears to be playing a ghostly tune from beyond the grave. Initially deemed a heart attack victim, Cyrus Wilkinson's death sparks Peter's supernatural intuition, hinting at something far more sinister. Dismissed by his mundane colleagues, Peter delves into the vibrant, often shadowy, jazz clubs of Soho. With the enigmatic Simone, Cyrus's former lover and a captivating 'jazz kitten,' as his guide, Peter uncovers a disturbing truth: predatory entities are lurking, feeding on the very essence of musical talent. These monstrous beings drain the beauty from gifted musicians, leaving behind only despair and broken lives. 'Moon Over Soho' masterfully blends police procedural with a rich urban fantasy, as Peter races to unravel the mystery and protect London's creative soul from these unseen horrors.
Critical Reception
""Moon Over Soho" is critically acclaimed for cementing the Rivers of London series as a preeminent example of urban fantasy, lauded for its exceptional blend of police procedural, rich world-building, and witty supernatural mystery."