Three Weeks: Ben Aaronovitch & Adam Oyebanji at Bloody Scotland!


In three weeks, Ben Aaronovitch and Adam Oyebanji will be taking part in an event at the Bloody Scotland festival: “Murder Most Speculative”. The event is on September 12th, at 8:30pm. It is a ticketed event, and will also feature Nicholas Binge. Here’s what it’ll be about…

There’s some corner of the crime fiction field that is for ever slightly weird, stretching both the boundaries of the genre and your imagination, creating wonderful worlds of murder and mystery where anything can happen.

Ben is the internationally bestselling author of the Rivers of London series of novels and novellas. The latest book, STONE & SKY is out now, published by Gollancz/Orion in the UK, DAW Books in North America, and DTV in Germany. Here’s the synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth … and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay – but there’s something far stranger in the sky…

Adam is the author, most recently, of ESPERANCE, published by Arcadia in the UK. Here’s the synopsis…

The history-bending speculative fiction from Adam Oyebanji, award-winning author of BRAKING DAY.

An impossible death: Detective Ethan Krol has been called to the scene of a baffling murder: a man and his son, who appear to have been drowned in sea-water. But the nearest ocean is a thousand miles away.

An improbable story: Hollie Rogers doesn’t want to ask too many questions of her new friend, Abi Eniola. Abi claims to be an ordinary woman from Nigeria, but her high-tech gadgets and extraordinary physical abilities suggest she’s not telling the whole truth.

An incredible quest: As Ethan’s investigation begins to point towards Abi, Hollie’s fears mount. For Abi is very much not who she seems. And it won’t be long before Ethan and Hollie find themselves playing a part in a story that spans cultures, continents . . . and centuries.

An extraordinary speculative thriller about the scars left by the Atlantic slave-trade, by a master of the genre.

Zeno represents Adam Oyebanji in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Roger Zelazny’s SENHOR DA LUZ Out Now in Brazil!


Roger Zelazny‘s classic science fiction novel LORD OF LIGHT is now available in Brazil! Published by Aleph as SENHOR DA LUZ, it was translated by Ana Ban. Here’s the synopsis…

Quando um pequeno grupo passa a deter o uso de um maquinário que reencarna indivíduos com habilidades sobre-humanas, funda-se um Paraíso para poucos. Essas entidades determinam quem permanece dentro de seus muros intransponíveis, quem é digno de reencarnação e quem tem acesso às tentações dessa alta tecnologia. Uma nova era chega para ficar.

Apesar da força desses deuses — eles controlam o fogo, a noite, a própria morte —, seu regime milenar se vê ameaçado pelo surgimento de um opositor chamado por muitos nomes. Para esse revolucionário levar o conhecimento à humanidade, confrontos devem ser travados e alianças precisam ser firmadas. Mas seria um só homem capaz de dar início à batalha cósmica que pode levar à queda dos céus?

Escrito por um dos grandes nomes da ficção científica e da fantasia, com sua prosa ao mesmo tempo poética e vertiginosa, Senhor da Luz reúne em sua trama a filosofia das culturas hindu e budista e o elemento especulativo inovador dos clássicos do sci-fi.

The striking cover is by Giovanna Cianelli.

LORD OF LIGHT is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. It won the 1968 Hugo Award for best Novel. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Imagine a distant world where gods walk as men, but wield vast and hidden powers. Here they have made the stage on which they build a subtle pattern of alliance, love, and deadly enmity. Are they truly immortal? Who are these gods who rule the destiny of a teeming world?

Their names include Brahma, Kali, Krishna and also he who was called Buddha, the Lord of Light, but who now prefers to be known simply as Sam. The gradual unfolding of the story – how the colonization of another planet became a re-enactment of Eastern mythology – is one of the great imaginative feats of modern science fiction.

New BURNING CHROME Audiobook Out in Three Weeks!


A new UK audiobook edition of William Gibson‘s BURNING CHROME is out in three weeks! Due to be published by W. F. Howes in the first week of September, it’s read by Oliver James Parkins and William Hope. Here’s the synopsis…

Tautly-written and suspenseful, BURNING CHROME collects 10 of William Gibson’s best short stories with a preface from Bruce Sterling, co-Cyberpunk and editor of the seminal anthology MIRRORSHADES. These brilliant, high-resolution stories show Gibson’s characters and intensely-realized worlds at his absolute best. Contains ‘Johnny Mnemonic’ (filmed starring Keanu Reeves) and title story ‘Burning Chrome’ – both nominated for the Nebula Award – as well as the Hugo-and-Nebula-nominated stories ‘Dogfight’ and ‘The Winter Market’.

W. F. Howes has also published the first three books in the series as audiobooks: NEUROMANCER, COUNT ZERO, and MONA LISA OVERDRIVE.

The novels are also available in print and eBook editions, published in the UK by Gollancz.

Zeno represents William Gibson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of Nell Pierce at Sterling Lord Literistic.

Roger Zelazny’s ROADMARKS Available in Japan!


Roger Zelazny‘s classic novel ROADMARKS is available in Japan! Published by 新紀元社, as ロードマークス, it was translated by Masami Uekusa (植草 昌実). Here’s the synopsis…

『わが名はコンラッド』、『光の王』、〈真世界アンバー〉シリーズなど、60年代のアメリカSF界を牽引した作家ロジャー・ゼラズニイの傑作『ロードマークス』を新たに翻訳。過去、未来を自在に行き来できる〈道〉を疾走する一台のピックアップトラック。そのドライバー、レッド・ドラキーンを暗殺すべく、〈黒の十殺〉が追いかける、緊迫のロードノベル! ドラマ『ゲーム・オブ・スローンズ』の原作者ジョージ・R・R・マーティン製作総指揮による映像化原作小説!

ROADMARKS is available in the UK, published by Gollancz as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

The Road can go Anywhere.

The Road can go Anywhen.

Almost.

Red Dorakeen has been on the Road for a very long time. For all of time, in fact. It stretches infinitely into the future and past, with exits that take him wherever, or whenever, he wants to go.

But he can’t find the place he wants to be.

He’s not the only one who can travel the Road, and as people join and leave, they can alter the past, or the future, to suit their whims. Exits close off, become overgrown, and working out what to change back to return to old timelines could take, well . . . forever.

Fortunately, Red has all the time he could ever need.

Roadmarks is a fantastically mind-bending novel from one of SFF’s most influential authors. It weaves together linear and non-linear narratives in a compelling tale full of mystery and magic.

UK Paperback Edition of R.R. Virdi’s THE DOORS OF MIDNIGHT Out Now!


Today, Gollancz publishes the UK paperback edition of R.R. Virdi‘s THE DOORS OF MIDNIGHT — the second novel in the author’s acclaimed Tales of Tremaine series. Here’s the synopsis…

A breathtaking Silk Road-inspired epic fantasy, an ode to the power of storytelling and an adventure story filled with magic – this is the captivating sequel to The First Binding.

Some stories are hidden for a reason. All tales have a price. And every debt must be paid.

I killed three men as a child and earned myself the name Bloodletter. Then I set fire to the fabled Ashram. I’ve been a bird and robbed a merchant king of a ransom of gold. And I have crossed desert sands and cutthroat alleys to repay my debt.

I’ve stood before the eyes of god, faced his judgement, and cast aside the thousand arrows that came with it. And I have passed through the Doors of Midnight and lived to tell the tale.

I have traded one hundred and one stories with a creature as old as time, and survived with only my cleverness, a candle, and a broken promise.

And most recently of all, I have killed a prince, though the stories say I have killed more than one.

My name is Ari. These are my legends.

And these are my lies.

The first novel in the series, THE FIRST BINDING, is also available via Gollancz — the novel is also on sale this month (August) in the UK, via Kobo and Kindle.

Two New Brandon Sanderson eBook Collections on the way!


Next month, Gollancz are due to publish two new eBook collections of Brandon Sanderson‘s acclaimed, internationally-bestselling Mistborn series — both publishing on September 4th.

First up, MISTBORN ERAS I & II, which collects all seven novels in the Mistborn series. Here’s the synopsis…

For the first time in eBook, collected here is the set of the novels making up the entire Mistborn saga, from fantasy superstar Brandon Sanderson.

From the epic quest of Kelsier and Vin as they seek to overthrow the tyrannical Dark Lord, to the fast-paced adventures of frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne, jump into the rich world of Scadrial and experience a high-stakes saga full of twists and turns.

Right from the start, all the way to the very end, this fantasy series brims with magic and is quintessential reading for anyone looking to experience the imagination of a master of the genre.

Contains:
Mistborn
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
The Lost Metal

The second collection is MISTBORN: WAX & WAYNE THE COMPLETE SERIES, which collects the second “era” of the Mistborn series: THE ALLOY OF LAW, SHADOWS OF SELF, THE BANDS OF MOURNING, and THE LOST METAL. Here’s the synopsis…

For the first time in eBook, collected here is the set of the novels making up the second era of the Mistborn series, from fantasy superstar Brandon Sanderson.

Jump into the adventures of frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne, his investigative partner, as they uncover a plot that threatens the world like nothing else has since the Dark Lord himself ruled over Scadrial.

From beginning to end, this fantasy series brims with magic and is quintessential reading for anyone looking to experience the imagination of a master of the genre.

Contains:
The Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
The Bands of Mourning
The Lost Metal

Zeno represents Brandon Sanderson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

This Weekend: Ben Aaronovitch & Adam Oyebanji Panel at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival!


This Saturday, July 19th, Ben Aaronovitch and Adam Oyebanji will be appearing on a panel at Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival! The panel is ‘What Planet Are They On?’, at 3:30pm at The Old Swan Hotel. Here’s the pitch…

Not all crime writers have their feet on the ground. Some are up amongst the stars or disappearing through wardrobes into other dimensions. But no matter how far they travel, and what new worlds they conquer, some things remain the same. Like murder.

The panel also features Sarah Pinborough and Eve Smith, and is chaired by Doug Johnstone.

Ben Aaronovitch’s latest novel is STONE & SKY, the tenth novel in his internationally-bestselling and acclaimed Rivers of London series. It’s published by Gollancz/Orion in the UK and DAW Books in North America. Here’s the synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth … and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay – but there’s something far stranger in the sky…

Adam Oyebanji’s latest novel is ESPERANCE, published by Arcadia in the UK. Here’s the synopsis…

An impossible death: Detective Ethan Krol has been called to the scene of a baffling murder: a man and his son, who appear to have been drowned in sea-water. But the nearest ocean is a thousand miles away.

An improbable story: Hollie Rogers doesn’t want to ask too many questions of her new friend, Abi Eniola. Abi claims to be an ordinary woman from Nigeria, but her high-tech gadgets and extraordinary physical abilities suggest she’s not telling the whole truth.

An incredible quest: As Ethan’s investigation begins to point towards Abi, Hollie’s fears mount. For Abi is very much not who she seems. And it won’t be long before Ethan and Hollie find themselves playing a part in a story that spans cultures, continents . . . and centuries.

An extraordinary speculative thriller about the scars left by the Atlantic slave-trade, by a master of the genre.

Zeno represents Adam Oyebanji in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Ben Aaronovitch’s STONE & SKY is Out Now!


The wait is finally over! STONE & SKYBen Aaronovitch‘s highly-anticipated, tenth Rivers of London novel is out today in the UK! Published by Gollancz/Orion, here’s the synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth… and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay – but there’s something far stranger in the sky…

The novel is available in hardcover, eBook, and as an audiobook — the latter read once again by the ever-excellent Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Shvorne Marks! Next week (July 8th), the novel is due to be published by DAW Books in North America, and DTV in Germany.

As a reminder, Ben is also currently on book tour in the UK to celebrate the release of STONE & SKY!

MISTBORN SAGA eBook Collection Out in Three Weeks!


In three weeks (July 10th), Gollancz are due to publish a complete Mistborn collection! The eBook collects all seven, critically-acclaimed and best-selling novels in Brandon Sanderson‘s series, comprising both “eras” of the series.

Here’s the synopsis…

For the first time in eBook, collected here is the set of the novels making up the entire Mistborn saga, from fantasy superstar Brandon Sanderson.

From the epic quest of Kelsier and Vin as they seek to overthrow the tyrannical Dark Lord, to the fast-paced adventures of frontier lawman Waxillium Ladrian and Wayne, jump into the rich world of Scadrial and experience a high-stakes saga full of twists and turns.

Right from the start, all the way to the very end, this fantasy series brims with magic and is quintessential reading for anyone looking to experience the imagination of a master of the genre.

Contains:
THE FINAL EMPIRE
THE WELL OF ASCENSION
THE HERO OF AGES
THE ALLOY OF LAW
SHADOWS OF SELF
THE BANDS OF MOURNING
THE LOST METAL

Zeno represents Brandon Sanderson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Coming Soon: THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT by J. T. Greathouse


This winter, Gollancz is due to publish the next epic novel by J. T. GreathouseTHE TOWER OF THE TYRANT. A ‘rich standalone adventure for fans of Geralt and Ciri in The Witcher, for those who loved the mystery of The Tainted Cup, or for anyone looking to recapture the magic of The Wheel of Time’, it’s due out in the UK on November 6th. Here’s the synopsis…

A LAND DIVIDED. A HISTORY INKED IN BLOOD. ONE SORCERESS’S QUEST FOR ANSWERS.

The world beyond the City of the Wise is fraught with danger. But Fola, a talented sorceress who has left the safety of its walls, is unconcerned. She’s on the hunt for magical remnants left behind by the First Folk — ancient beings who are but the whisper of a memory. Only by finding them might she uncover the secret to their power and a way to pull the riven lands out of the darkness.

Danger lies ahead for Fola, however she feels about it. And when events conspire to drag her into a cursed kingdom to investigate the death of its king, she’s soon faced by threats from both the living and the dead.

Fola will need to rely on her wits, her magic and her unlikely friends if she’s going to survive. But there is always hope, no matter how dark things get. And three things remain true, above all else.

Fellowship is stronger than isolation.

The past will come back to haunt you.

Nothing stays secret forever.

Gollancz also publishes Greathouse’s acclaimed debut trilogy, the Pact & the Pattern: THE HAND OF THE SUN KING, THE GARDEN OF EMPIRE, and THE PATTERN OF THE WORLD.

Zeno represents J. T. Greathouse in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON Reihe III Out in Three Weeks!


A third omnibus edition of Rivers of London novels — collecting books 7-9 by Ben Aaronovitch — is out in Germany in three weeks! DIE FLÜSSE VON LONDON Reihe III is due to be published by DTV on June 30th! Translated by Christine Blum, here’s the synopsis…

DIE GLOCKE VON WHITECHAPEL:

Constable und Zauberlehrling Peter Grant steht vor seiner größten Herausforderung: Das Schicksal Londons steht auf dem Spiel. Der gesichtslose Magier, verantwortlich für grauenvolle übernatürliche Verbrechen, ist zwar endlich demaskiert und auf der Flucht. Doch er verfolgt einen perfiden Plan, der ganz London in den Abgrund stürzen könnte. Um den Gesichtslosen zu stoppen, muss Peter all seine magischen Kräfte aufbieten – und einen bösen alten Bekannten kontaktieren: Mr. Punch, den mörderischen Geist des Aufruhrs und der Rebellion.

EIN WEISSER SCHWAN IN TABERNACLE STREET: 

Peter Grant, unser Londoner Lieblings-Bobby und Zauberlehrling, steht vor völlig neuen privaten Herausforderungen. Welche ihn zu gleichen Teilen mit Panik und Begeisterung erfüllen. Beruflich bekommt er es mit der Serious Cybernetics Corporation zu tun, dem neuesten Projekt des Internet-Genies Terrence Skinner. Und prompt holt die Magie ihn wieder ein. Denn in den Tiefen der SCC ist ein Geheimnis verborgen, eine geheime magische Technologie, die zurückreicht bis weit ins 19. Jahrhundert, das Zeitalter von Ada Lovelace und Charles Babbage. Und die brandgefährlich ist für die Welt.

DIE SILBERKAMMER IN DER CHANCERY LANE: 

Peter Grant, der Londoner Bobby und Zauberlehrling (sowie neuerdings Praktikantinnenausbilder), hat einen neuen Fall. In den Silberkammern in der Chancery Lane hat es einen merkwürdigen Todesfall gegeben. Der Tote weist eine große Wunde im Brustkorb auf – als hätte man ihm das Herz herausgerissen. Die Ermittlungen führen zu einem zweiten Toten. Und dann zunehmend weiter über London hinaus – in völlig unerwartete räumliche, zeitliche und extradimensionale Gefilde. Dabei hat Peter eigentlich schon mehr als genug damit zu tun, sich auf ein ganz bestimmtes freudiges Ereignis vorzubereiten, das allmählich die Züge eines hochmagischen und illustren Großevents annimmt …

LIES SLEEPING, FALSE VALUE, and AMONGST OUR WEAPONS are published in the UK by Gollancz/Orion, and DAW Books in North America. Here’s the English-language synopsis for LIES SLEEPING

In London, the past is never dead. It only lies sleeping…

Martin Chorley – aka the Faceless Man – wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring Chorley to justice.

But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that Chorley, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long-term plan. A plan that has its roots in London’s two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees.

To save his beloved city Peter’s going to need help from his former best friend and colleague – Lesley May – who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch…

Upcoming UK Book Tour for Ben Aaronovitch’s STONE & SKY! [Updated]


In July, Ben Aaronovitch will embark on a UK book tour to mark the release of STONE & SKY, the tenth novel in his internationally-bestselling and widely-acclaimed Rivers of London series! Dates are in the above graphic, and you can buy tickets and find more details by visiting the tour’s website.

[Update: Due to popular demand, the July 3rd event’s venue has been moved to the French Protestant Church of London.]

The novel is due to be published by Gollancz/Orion in the UK (July 3rd) and DAW Books in North America (July 8th). Here’s the synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth … and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay – but there’s something far stranger in the sky…

Brandon Sanderson’s ELANTRIS Turns 20; New UK Hardcover Out Now!


ELANTRIS turns 20! To celebrate this milestone, Brandon Sanderson‘s acclaimed debut novel is available now in a new hardcover edition in the UK! Published by Gollancz, here’s the synopsis…

To mark its 20th anniversary, Brandon Sanderon’s debut novel is now available in hardback for the very first time!

Elantris was built on magic – and it thrived. But when that magic began to fade, the city began to decay. Now its shattered citizens face domination by a powerful Imperium motivated by entrenched religious views, and all hope is lost.

Or so the people think.

But it’s always darkest before the dawn, and there’s always hope if someone is willing to search it out. Can a young princess unite the people of Elantris, rediscover the lost magic and lead a rebellion against the imperial zealots?

Gollancz has published most of Sanderson’s novels in the UK, from across his Cosmere: the Mistborn series, the Stormlight Archive, the Reckoners series, the Secret Projects novels, and multiple stand-alone novels.

Zeno represents Brandon Sanderson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

Brandon Sanderson’s THE SUNLIT MAN (UK paperback edition) Out Now!


The UK paperback edition of Brandon Sanderon‘s THE SUNLIT MAN is out now! Published Gollancz, it is the fourth novel in his acclaimed Secret Projects books (a series originally launched as part of a record-breaking Kickstarter project). Here’s out the synopsis…

Years ago he had comrades in arms and a cause to believe in, but now the man who calls himself Nomad knows only a life on the run. Forced to hop from world to world in the Cosmere whenever the relentless Night Brigade gets too close, Nomad lands on a new planet and is instantly caught up in the struggle between a tyrant and the rebels who want only to escape being turned into mindless slaves-all under the constant threat of a sunrise whose heat will melt the very stones. Unable to understand the language, can he navigate the conflict and gain enough power to leap offworld before his mind or body pay the ultimate price?

The other three books from the Secret Projects are also published in the UK by Gollancz (out now): TRESS OF THE EMERALD SEA, THE FRUGAL WIZARD’S HANDBOOK FOR SURVIVING MEDIEVAL ENGLAND, and YUMI AND THE NIGHTMARE PAINTER.

Gollancz has also published all of Brandon’s best-selling, widely-acclaimed Stormlight Archive, Mistborn and Skyward books in the UK, as well as a number of his acclaimed stand-alone novels and novellas.

Zeno represents Brandon Sanderson in the UK and Commonwealth, on behalf of the JABberwocky Literary Agency in New York.

STONE & SKY Narrators Announced!


In case you missed the news over the weekend, Orion has unveiled the narrators for STONE & SKY, the next Rivers of London novel by Ben Aaronovitch! We’re very happy to report that Kobna Holdbrook-Smith is returning once again, and he’ll be joined by Shvorne Marks!

The novel is due to be published on July 3rd, by Orion/Gollancz. Here’s the synopsis…

‘This isn’t London. The rules are different up here, and so are the allegiances.’

Detective Sergeant Peter Grant takes a much-needed holiday up in Scotland. And he’ll need one when this is over…

If more’s the merrier, then it’s ecstatic as his partner Beverley, their young twins, his mum, dad, his dad’s band and their dodgy manager all tag along. Even his boss, DCI Thomas Nightingale, takes in the coastal airs as he trains Peter’s cousin Abigail in the arcane arts.

And they’ll need them too, because Scotland’s Granite City has more than its fair share of history and mystery, myth … and murder.

When a body is found in a bus stop, fresh from the sea, the case smells fishy from the off.

Something may be stirring beyond the bay – but there’s something far stranger in the sky…