Rivers of London: Action At A Distance #1

Rivers of London: Action at a Distance #1

by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, Brian Williamson (Artist)

Rivers of London begins a new story from creator Ben Aaronovitch.

The secret history of Nightingale is revealed for the first time, as wizarding cop, Peter Grant uncovers his mentor’s occult service in World War II!

Genres: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Urban Fantasy, Comics, Fiction, War, Magic

27 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 17, 2018

About the author

Ben Aaronovitch's career started with a bang writing for Doctor Who, subsided in the middle and then, as is traditional, a third act resurgence with the bestselling Rivers of London series.

Born and raised in London he says that he'll leave his home when they prise his city out of his cold dead fingers.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally starting to get some details on Nightingale. Only a little but very satisfying.

[John of Canada · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same quality of art as usual.The story was okay but the parts I enjoyed the most were the historical essays at the end.I learned about bloodhounds,magic during the second world war,the post war nuclear arms race,and the Windscale fire.I also learned that the news media of the 19th century was as fake as it is now,and that government of the post war era was as trustworthy and obtuse as it is now.

[Linda J. Sandahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nightingale magics WW2

This series starts with a bang, almost literally, as master magician Thomas Nightingale drops a Nazi fighter plane from the sky with a flick of his hand.. It also introduces old comrades, including a possible earlier incarnation of ghost chasing dog Toby.
I love seeing Nightingale do his stiff- upper- lip, old fashioned British magic. After all, one doesn't need to show off.
This series has such depth of character and love of history (not to mention architecture, spicy food, and jazz). Been Aaronovitch can tell by kind of story he wants --- and keep new episodes coming!

[Tammie Painter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This review is for the full set of Action at a Distance.

I've loved all the Peter Grant comics, but this one fell a bit flat. It's still a great glimpse into the background of Nightingale, and true fans will want to gobble it up, but I wouldn't suggest making this your first foray into the graphic novel side of the Peter Grant series.

[Hobart · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I was never going to get this (and 15 others) properly written up, so I posted quick, tweet-length thoughts about some things that have needed reviewed for far too long:
A serial killer hunt and Nightingale backstory. Great combo.

(some nice Molly material, too)

[Martin White · Rating 2 out of 5]

It sure felt like the pictures were trying to tell a story that wasn't all there. The multi-picture edits of a scene made them more like 'Get on with it" and less "Oh, that's so cool." I'd read the first three of this series, and felt they got worse as they went. I figured I'd try a 4th, and it was again a disappointment. For the cost, it just didn't meet the action.

[Jenn "JR" · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another installment in the graphic novel series in the PC Peter Grant world -- this time, we're delving into the past for a story of a practitioner who is a serial murderer (but aren't they all?). Quick read - great illustrations - will reread later on my tablet.

[Verity W · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first of another chapter in Peter's mini-adventures. I keep wondering how they're going to keep coming up with ideas for these that don't impinge on the territory of the main series, but they still manage it - adding depth to the characters or providing little vignettes of life at the Folly.

[Jenette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love catching glimpses of Nightingale's history.

[patrycja polczyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story seems interesting. I loved how the first two corpses were portrayed. Waiting for more :)

[Walter Millar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Answers a few questions of what happened to nightingale during the war really needs to be a full book though

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A graphic novel placed in between the regular Rivers novels. Gives us some back story on Nightingale.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

The archives are opened to reveal a story line from Nightingale's past.... followers will be eager for more.

[Mr Craig Turner · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a complete graphic novel

Really ? You sold me less than one issue of a comic and thought I'd be happy? Top this off with some very generic art work and well....

[Peggy Stiles · Rating 3 out of 5]

That’s it?

I expected a full story. Not happy I’ve got to buy another novel to get the rest of the story!

[Rupert Lomax · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic Nightingale story loved it

[Ken Gorst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great graphic novel and great to get some of Nightingale's back story.

[Litsplaining · Rating 4 out of 5]

Backstory on Nightingale is always a go in my book.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE that Rivers of London has a graphic novel series!

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nomore review blackmail


Sssssdss désistement vous avez des questions n'hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus de temps pour la suite de la semaine

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale at his best.
The "Occult WWII German" villain is one sleezy character! ***

#1 - "You might like to delve intrude the Folly Archives."

[Mysteryfan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had some information about Nightingale's service in World War 2. Lots of fun - nice story and nicely drawn.