The October Man

In this gripping novella from the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch, Investigator Tobias Winter arrives in Trier, Germany, to tackle a perplexing case involving a murder victim covered in fungal rot. With the help of local cop Vanessa Sommer, Winter uncovers connections to a group of seemingly ordinary middle-aged men who may have inadvertently revived a historical conflict. As they navigate the challenge of unraveling the city's hidden magical past, tension mounts, posing threats that could be deadly. This engaging tale combines intrigue and humor, appealing to fans of imaginative fiction.