False Value
Book 8 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series
(Author) Ben AaronovitchPeter Grant is facing fatherhood, and an uncertain future, with equal amounts of panic and enthusiasm. Leaving his old police life behind, he takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.Drawn into the orbit of Old Street's famous 'silicon roundabout', Peter must learn how to blend in with people who are both civilians and geekier than he is. Compared to his last job, Peter thinks it should be a doddle. But magic is not finished with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years.Because a secret is hiding somewhere in the building. A technology that stretches back to Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and forward to the future of artificial intelligence. A secret that is just as magical as it technological - and twice as dangerous (...).[bookdepository.com].
Ben Aaronovitch
Ben Aaronovitch is a British author known for his urban fantasy series, Rivers of London. The series follows the adventures of Peter Grant, a mixed-race police officer who becomes an apprentice wizard in the magical branch of the London Metropolitan Police. Aaronovitch's writing style blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and police procedural, creating a unique and engaging narrative. His work has been praised for its wit, humor, and intricate world-building. Rivers of London has been highly successful and has garnered a dedicated fan base, solidifying Aaronovitch's place as a prominent voice in the urban fantasy genre.