Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London crosses the Atlantic with Winter’s Gifts, the fourth novella in this hugely popular series. Not only is this the first time the series has ventured to America though, with FBI agent Kimberley Reynolds stepping into the spotlight for her own story, but it’s also the first time the series has really delved into the realm of the horror story. It’s a classic horror setup – a small town in Wisconsin, snow blanketing the ground and cutting off access, a missing man, locals hiding secrets, and a lone FBI agent trying to piece together a mystery which might involve a lost 19th century expedition, while dealing with the inimical weather and a lurking darkness (which inevitably steps out of the shadows soon enough). I liked the plot. It used a clever mix of First Nation traditions and early US history to create unique threats and it had enough twists to keep me guessing about the source of the threat and what needed to be done about it. Help her dial up the cosiness and stay warm this winter with our Mint Camellias Linen Heat Pillow. She can heat this pillow up in the microwave, and it will keep her nice and toasty. It's also great for easing period cramps, aches, and pains. If you're looking to pair it with something, we recommend the hand-poured Daybreak Luxury Soy Wax Candle. It offers 30 hours of burn time and emits the scent of mineral salts with vanilla blossom. Do you offer any women’s winter gifts? We are happy to announce that Ben Aaronovitch will be joining us to sign copies of Rivers Of London: Winter's Gifts at Forbidden Planet Megastore London on Thursday 8th June 2023 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. If you’re going to write about living in winter, learn about living in winter first. Literally millions of people do this every year, so it shouldn’t be hard to find someone with first-hand experience.

Humour based on social commentary or self-deprecation? Nah - it's a novella. We don't have the space. And besides, this is America, their humour is different. As for the story and environment, there were few places where I, as a longtime inhabitant of the Great Frozen North, said, to myself, "That's all wrong", but there was also no place where I thought, "That's an insightful, original way to describe how it feels, or how it looks." That depends on their tastes and interests – but here are some gift ideas with a winter twist to them:Damit ist sie in ihrem Büro in New Orleans nun eine der anerkannten Spezialist*innen und als ein Ex-Agent einen Fall mit möglichen magischen Komponenten meldet, begibt sie sich zur Sondierung nach Eloise, wo sie mitten in den Nachwehen eines unerwarteten Tornados landet, der unter anderem die Polizeistation vernichtet hat. Und der fragliche Ex-Kollege scheint von seltsam verkleideten Unbekannten entführt worden zu sein. So, let me get one thing out of the way. Die schlafenden Geister des Lake Superior is a German translation of the novella Winter's Gifts, originally written in English by London author Ben Aaronovitch. It is the first book-length work in the Rivers of London series to be set in the USA. I am a US citizen and a native English speaker. So why did I read this book in German, and why am I writing my review in English? Although FBI Agent Kimberley Reynolds has worked with Peter Grant from time to time since she helped him investigate the fatal stabbing of a US Senator's son in 'Whispers Under Ground', 'Winter's Gifts' is the first book with her as the main character.

Things soon go from weird to worse, as neighbours report unsettling sightings, key evidence goes missing, and the snow keeps rising - cutting off the town, with no way in or out... Something terrible is awakening. As the clues lead to the coldest of cold cases - a cursed expedition into the frozen wilderness - Reynolds follows a trail from the start of the American nightmare, to the horror that still lives on today… Seriously, this type of “I don’t need to know about winter to tell you all about winter” hubris is the reason the Franklin expedition failed.

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Karen is SHOOK to learn another character isn’t a practising Christian. I can only assume this is Karen’s first foray outside the compound, and she qualified for the FBI over Zoom.