Tag: Andrew Cartmel

Out Now: UND WENN SIE NICHT GESTORBEN SIND…

Posted on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

The German edition of DEADLY EVER AFTER is out today! The tenth story-arc in the Rivers of London comic series, UND WENN SIE NICHT GESTORBEN SIND… is published by Panini. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel and Celeste Bronfman, with artwork by José María Beroy, here’s the synopsis…

Ein märchenhaft-gruseliges Abenteuer aus dem Peter Grant-Universum! Geschichten aus einem geheimnisvollen Märchenbuch, das Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts entstanden ist, entwickeln im 21. Jahrhundert ein sehr bedrohliches Eigenleben. Irgendwie scheint alles mit dem viktorianischen Künstler Jeter Day zu tun zu haben, der eines Nachts in einem verzauberten Wald verschwand, als er von Baumnymphen entführt und nie mehr gesehen wurde … Als Olympia und Chelsea, die Töchter der Flussgöttin Themse, versehentlich einen Bannzauber brechen, kehrt Jeter zurück. Doch die Zeit bei den Nymphen ist nicht spurlos an ihm vorübergegangen. Verdreht, verbittert und rachsüchtig betritt er eine Welt, die er weder wiedererkennt noch mag. Er möchte nichts weiter, als sein altes Leben zurückhaben – und dazu ist ihm jedes Mittel recht. Da Peter und Nightingale mit einem anderen Fall beschäftigt sind, versuchen die Schwestern Olympia, Chelsea und die Füchse Jeter selbst zu stoppen … das Chaos ist also kaum noch aufzuhalten.

The book is published in English by Titan Comics (who have published all of the Rivers of London comics in the UK and North America to date). Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Illustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…

Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.

With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.

If you’d like to know how the Rivers of London comics, novels and novellas fit together, check out the graphic below for a chronology…

DEATH IN FINE CONDITION: this Summer, Meet the Paperback Sleuth!

Posted on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

This summer, we’re very happy to report, Titan Books are due to publish the first in a new series from Andrew Cartmel: DEATH IN FINE CONDITION, the first Paperback Sleuth novel! The novel is expected to arrive on shelves on June 6th. To whet your appetite, here’s the synopsis…

Cordelia knows books. An addict-turned-dealer of classic paperbacks, when she’s not spending her days combing the charity shops and jumble sales of suburban London for valuable collector’s items, she’s pining for the woman of her dreams and nimbly avoiding her landlord’s demands for rent.

The most elusive prize of all, her white whale, has surfaced — a set of magnificent, vintage Sleuth Hound crime novels. Gorgeous, and as rare as they come. Just one problem. They’re not for sale. Still, that won’t stop a resourceful woman like Cordelia… One burglary later, the books are hers. Unfortunately, the man she’s just robbed turns out be one of London’s most dangerous gangsters, and now he’s on her trail and out for blood.

Cordelia’s best laid plans to pay the rent and woo the object of her affections start to fall apart, and she realises she may have placed herself in the crosshairs of a villain torn straight from the pages of her precious novels.

Andrew is also the author of the acclaimed Vinyl Detective series, also published by Titan Books in the UK and North America.

Andrew is also the co-author, with Ben Aaronovitch, of the Rivers of London comic series, published by Titan Comics.

HERE BE DRAGONS – New Rivers Of London Comic Series Announced!

Posted on Friday, February 10th, 2023

Last week, Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel announced the next Rivers of London comic series: HERE BE DRAGONS! Co-authored with New York Times best-selling author and BAFTA-nominated screenwriter James Swallow, you can watch a Forbidden Planet-hosted clip above.

The new series is set after the events of AMONGST OUR WEAPONS, the ninth and latest novel in the series. Here’s what Swallow said about the series…

‘Some say that a dangerous monster is at large over London. Some say that “Electric Ladyland” wasn’t the only thing Hendrix released into the wild, back in in 1968. Some say the Fey are hunting prey in the shadows. And some say only fools and bold, young coppers venture where the map warns “Here Be Dragons”!’

Want to read all of the Rivers of London books in chronological order? Titan Comics has created a new graphic with all of the books to date…

Titan Comics has published all of the Rivers of London comics in English, to date; Panini has published the first nine in German.

We’ll share covers, release dates, and more as this information becomes available.

RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER Collection Out This Week!

Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022

The collected edition of the latest Rivers of London comic arc, DEADLY EVER AFTER, is out this week! Officially published by Titan Comics on November 25th, it is the tenth comic series set in the Rivers of London world. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis:

Illustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…

Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.

With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.

Series artwork is by José María Beroy.

Titan Comics has published all of the Rivers of London comic series to date: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS and MONDAY, MONDAY.

The Rivers of London comics are set in the same world as Ben’s best-selling and critically acclaimed Peter Grant/Rivers of London novels and novellas. The latest book in the series is AMONGST OUR WEAPONS, which is out now in the UK (Orion), North America (DAW Books), and Germany (DTV)!

New Rivers Of London Graphic Novel Boxset Out Now!

Posted on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

The third Rivers of London graphic novel boxset is out now! Collecting the acclaimed 7th, 8th, and 9th collections — ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY — it is published by Titan Comics. Written by Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel, and with artwork from an all-star team, here’s the synopsis…

A stunning box set edition of the bestselling graphic novels in the Rivers of London series, starring Ben Aaronovitch’s laconic trainee wizard and budding detective, Peter Grant.

Vol 7: Action at a Distance

Thomas Nightingale is a man of immense power, one of the most highly revered magicians in Europe, but with a guarded past. Hidden within the archives of London Metropolitan Police’s Special Assessment Unit, Detective Constable Peter Grant is about to uncover a brief glimpse into his mentor’s history.

Vol 8: The Fey and the Furious

When a Mitsubishi Eclipse washes up on the shores of the Netherlands, officers are surprised to find some unusual cargo in its boot. Fortunately, unusual cargo just so happens to be wizarding-cop Peter Grant’s speciality. Infiltrating illegal street races, Peter hopes to find the supplier, but instead quickly finds himself speeding into a whole new world of trouble, where old enemies await.

Vol 9: Monday, Monday

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to full-time cop and part-time wizard Peter Grant and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to heel!

The first two boxsets are available now, also published by Titan Comics. The latest story-arc in the Rivers of London series — DEADLY EVER AFTER, also co-authored by Celeste Bronfman — is available now in single issues (collected edition out soon).

Rivers of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #4 Out in Two Weeks!

Posted on Monday, September 5th, 2022

The fourth and final issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the latest Rivers of London comic story-arc, is out in two weeks! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, the issue is published by Titan Comics, and will arrive in stores (and in digital format) on September 21st. Here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior artwork is by José María Beroy, and the issue is available with three covers — by David M Buisan (above), Abigail Harding (below, left), and Vv Glass (below, right).

Titan Comics has published all of the previous Rivers of London comic series to date. The first nine are now available in collected trade paperback and digital editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

New RIVERS OF LONDON Graphic Novel Boxset in Three Weeks!

Posted on Friday, August 26th, 2022

The third Rivers of London graphic novel boxset is due out in three weeks! Collecting the acclaimed seventh, eighth, and ninth collections — ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY — it is due out on October 12th, published by Titan Comics. Written by Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel, and with artwork from an all-star team, here’s the synopsis…

A stunning box set edition of the bestselling graphic novels in the Rivers of London series, starring Ben Aaronovitch’s laconic trainee wizard and budding detective, Peter Grant.

Vol 7: Action at a Distance

Thomas Nightingale is a man of immense power, one of the most highly revered magicians in Europe, but with a guarded past. Hidden within the archives of London Metropolitan Police’s Special Assessment Unit, Detective Constable Peter Grant is about to uncover a brief glimpse into his mentor’s history.

Vol 8: The Fey and the Furious

When a Mitsubishi Eclipse washes up on the shores of the Netherlands, officers are surprised to find some unusual cargo in its boot. Fortunately, unusual cargo just so happens to be wizarding-cop Peter Grant’s speciality. Infiltrating illegal street races, Peter hopes to find the supplier, but instead quickly finds himself speeding into a whole new world of trouble, where old enemies await.

Vol 9: Monday, Monday

What starts as a routine undercover operation to break up an organised teenage pickpocket gang turns into something far more dangerous when the Metropolitan police are confronted by a Swedish werewolf who’ll stop at nothing to avoid capture. Now it’s up to full-time cop and part-time wizard Peter Grant and his cohort of chums to hunt the deadly lycanthrope and bring him to heel!

The first two boxsets are available now, published by Titan Comics. The latest story-arc in the Rivers of London series — DEADLY EVER AFTER, co-authored also by Celeste Bronfman — is available now in single issues (collected edition out soon).

Rivers Of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #3 Out Now!

Posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

The third issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the tenth Rivers of London comic series is out today, published by Titan Comics! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis…

The unmissable next comic chapter set in the bestselling Rivers of London series!

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book start coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior art is by José María Beroy. The issue will be available with three covers, one each from Sanya Anwar (above), Vv Glass (below, left), and Patricio Clarey.

All nine of the previous Rivers of London comic series are also published by Titan Comics, now available in collected editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

Rivers of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is out now!

Posted on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is out now! The second issue in the tenth Rivers of London comic series, it is published by Titan Comics in print and digital editions.

The series is written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman. Here’s the synopsis:

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with three different covers: the first is by series artist José María Beroy (above), the second is by Gyula Nemeth, and third by Vv Glass.

Ben Aaronovitch’s latest novel is the #1 bestselling AMONGST OUR WEAPONS (Orion/DAW Books) — the ninth book in the Rivers of London series. Andrew Cartmel’s latest novel is ATTACK AND DECAY (Titan) the sixth novel in the Vinyl Detective series.

Check out the Covers for DEADLY EVER AFTER #3!

Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2022

Next month, Titan Comics are due to publish the third issue of DEADLY EVER AFTER, the tenth Rivers of London comic series. Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, here’s the synopsis…

The unmissable next comic chapter set in the bestselling Rivers of London series!

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book start coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

Interior art is by José María Beroy. The issue will be available with three covers, one each from Sanya Anwar (above), Vv Glass (below, left), and Patricio Clarey.

All nine of the previous Rivers of London comic series are also published by Titan Comics, now available in collected editions: BODY WORK, NIGHT WITCH, BLACK MOULD, DETECTIVE STORIES, CRY FOX, WATER WEED, ACTION AT A DISTANCE, THE FEY AND THE FURIOUS, and MONDAY, MONDAY.

Andrew Cartmel’s ATTACK AND DECAY Available Now in North America!

Posted on Tuesday, June 14th, 2022

Andrew Cartmel‘s sixth Vinyl Detective mystery novel, ATTACK AND DECAY is out today in North America! Published by Titan Books, here’s the synopsis…

The Vinyl Detective goes Scandi noir in his sixth adventure. Disfigured corpse. Check. Grotesque snowman. Check. Headless animals. Check. But in fact the killer is taking their cue not from Scandi noir fiction but another popular Scandinavian export – death metal.

It starts with a perfectly normal evening in, except for the corpse-faced gentleman dressed all in black, with a crow on his shoulder, staring into the house, of course. And the visit from Owyn Wynter, head of Whyte Ravyn Records, who needs the Detective’s unique skills.

So begins an all-expenses-paid trip to Trollesko, Sweden for the Detective, Nevada, Tinkler and Agatha to track down a copy of the debut album from demonic metal legends, Storm Dream Troopers. Condemned by the church and banned on release, Attack and Decay is a legendary record.

But their trip to the homelands of Nordic noir is quickly thrust into a world of intrigue as the Detective closes in on the deal, the band unexpectedly converge on the peaceful town, And worse, their trip somehow coincides with a visit from Stinky Stanmer… Soon the bodies start piling up, and the Vinyl Detective is the only one who can solve the case.

ATTACK AND DECAY is also available in the UK (published last month). The first five novels in the Vinyl Detective series are all out now, also published by Titan Books: WRITTEN IN DEAD WAX, THE RUN-OUT GROOVE, VICTORY DISC, FLIP BACK, and LOW ACTION.

Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel & Celeste Bronfman Talk Rivers of London: DEADLY EVER AFTER!

Posted on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

A few days ago, Forbidden Planet TV welcomed Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel and Celeste Bronfman to discuss the latest Rivers of London comic series, DEADLY EVER AFTER. They were hosted by Andrew Sumner.

DEADLY EVER AFTER is the tenth Rivers of London comic series, all of which are published by Titan Comics. Here’s the synopsis for the latest series…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery!

The first two issues are out now — each of which is available with a choice of three striking covers.

Two Weeks: DEADLY EVER AFTER #2!

Posted on Monday, May 30th, 2022

The second issue in the tenth Rivers of London comic series is out in two weeks (June 15th)! Due to be published by Titan Comics, DEADLY EVER AFTER #2 is written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman. Here’s the synopsis:

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800’s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with three different covers: the first (above) is by series artist José María Beroy, the second is by Gyula Nemeth, and third by Vv Glass.

For those who haven’t read the first issue, yet, that is of course still available.

Ben Aaronovitch’s latest novel is the #1 bestselling AMONGST OUR WEAPONS (Orion/DAW Books). Andrew Cartmel’s latest novel is ATTACK AND DECAY (Titan — out now in the UK, June 14th in North America).

ATTACK AND DECAY Out Now in the UK!

Posted on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

Andrew Cartmel‘s sixth Vinyl Detective mystery novel, ATTACK AND DECAY is out today in the UK! Published by Titan Books, here’s the synopsis…

The Vinyl Detective goes Scandi noir in his sixth adventure. Disfigured corpse. Check. Grotesque snowman. Check. Headless animals. Check. But in fact the killer is taking their cue not from Scandi noir fiction but another popular Scandinavian export – death metal.

It starts with a perfectly normal evening in, except for the corpse-faced gentleman dressed all in black, with a crow on his shoulder, staring into the house, of course. And the visit from Owyn Wynter, head of Whyte Ravyn Records, who needs the Detective’s unique skills.

So begins an all-expenses-paid trip to Trollesko, Sweden for the Detective, Nevada, Tinkler and Agatha to track down a copy of the debut album from demonic metal legends, Storm Dream Troopers. Condemned by the church and banned on release, Attack and Decay is a legendary record.

But their trip to the homelands of Nordic noir is quickly thrust into a world of intrigue as the Detective closes in on the deal, the band unexpectedly converge on the peaceful town, And worse, their trip somehow coincides with a visit from Stinky Stanmer… Soon the bodies start piling up, and the Vinyl Detective is the only one who can solve the case.

The North American release of the novel has been unfortunately delayed, but there’s not long to wait: fans across the Pond will be able to get the novel from June 14th.

The first five novels in the Vinyl Detective series are all out now, also published by Titan Books: WRITTEN IN DEAD WAX, THE RUN-OUT GROOVE, VICTORY DISC, FLIP BACK, and LOW ACTION.

RIVERS OF LONDON: DEADLY EVER AFTER #1 Out Next Week!

Posted on Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

The first issue in the new Rivers of London comic series, DEADLY EVER AFTER, is out next week! Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel, and Celeste Bronfman, and with art by José Maria Beroy. Published by Titan Comics, here’s the synopsis…

When Chelsea and Olympia accidentally break an enchantment in the woods, deadly fairy tales from a mysterious old book begin coming to life. To set things right, Chelsea and Olympia must unravel a mystery dating back to the 1800s before they become victims of a lethal sorcery.

The issue is available with four striking covers, by the following artists: Jung-Geun Yoon (above), Abigail Harding (below, left), Veronica Fish (below, centre), and David M Buisan (below, right).

DEADLY EVER AFTER is the tenth Rivers of London comic series — the first nine are also published in the UK and North America by Titan Comics, and are available now in collected editions (print and digital).

[An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that the issue was out today — it has been delayed by a week. Apologies for any confusion.]