{"product_id":"false-value","title":"False Value","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nBook 8 in the Rivers of London series from \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFalse Value\u003c\/i\u003e, Peter Grant is facing the dual challenges of impending fatherhood and an uncertain future with a mix of panic and enthusiasm. Leaving behind his career in the police force, Peter takes a job with Silicon Valley tech genius Terrence Skinner's new London start-up: the Serious Cybernetics Corporation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn into the dynamic and sometimes bewildering world of Old Street's famous 'Silicon Roundabout,' Peter must navigate a landscape populated by civilians and tech geeks, immersing himself into a culture far removed from the Metropolitan Police. What seems like a straightforward transition, however, quickly turns complex as the boundaries between magic and technology blur in his new workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hidden secret lies within the confines of the Serious Cybernetics Corporation. This secret traces its origins to the pioneering work of Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, and it extends forward into the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence. It’s a secret imbued with both magical and technological significance—and it's immensely dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how far Peter tries to move away, magic is not done with the Met's first trainee wizard in fifty years. As the intrigue deepens, Peter finds himself once again at the crossroads of the mystical and the technical, where one misstep could have catastrophic consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Rivers of London novels:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London.'\u003c\/b\u003e – NICK FROST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'As brilliant and funny as ever.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eTHE SUN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Charming, witty, exciting.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eTHE INDEPENDENT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups.'\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, don't panic—you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent, and all-round irresistible novels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711817015532,"sku":"9781473207875","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473207875.jpg?v=1725978057","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/false-value","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}