BookBingeRivers of London Books in Order
A London police constable discovers he can see ghosts and becomes the Met's reluctant apprentice wizard, solving supernatural crimes across the city.
Here is the complete Rivers of London reading order — all 10 books by Ben Aaronovitch, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Rivers of London(2011)
- Moon Over Soho(2011)
- Whispers Under Ground(2012)
- Broken Homes(2013)
- Foxglove Summer(2014)
- The Hanging Tree(2015)
- Lies Sleeping(2018)
- False Value(2020)
- Amongst Our Weapons(2022)
- Stone and Sky(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Rivers of London series?
There are 10 books in the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch, beginning with Rivers of London (2011) and most recently Stone and Sky (2025).
What is the first Rivers of London book?
The first book is Rivers of London, published in 2011. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Rivers of London in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.