The October Man, Audio Book

The October Man, Audio Book (2018) Ben Aaronovitch narrated by Sam Peter Jackson (Rivers of London)

If it remains static and unchanging then we call it a despair. If it seeks to extend its influence then it is a malignancy.

The curves were even more exaggerated, but there was no mistaking the face—although the expression of joyful humour was difficult to associate with the real Kelly, also known as the goddess of the River Kyll. The statue was white alabaster and depicted, according to the writing on the plinth, Methe the goddess of drunkenness.

When they described what they were doing to Uwe, he asked to join their “good wine club”, which came as a surprise to Jörg and Markus because up to that point they hadn’t known it existed.

“I met him during the war, you know,” she said, growing serious. “The Nightingale. He lay in my arms for three days under the Roman bridge while the werewolves snuffled up and down the banks. He nearly died of a fever.”

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Rating: 8.5/10

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