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Ben Aaronovitch, born in 1964, is a renowned British author known for his unique blend of fantasy and crime novels. His works have gained popularity among readers worldwide.

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“I gave the prescribed Metropolitan Police "first greeting". "Oi!" I said "What do you think you're doing?”

Thinking Firsts Said Police Greetings Metropolitan

Book:Midnight Riot

Source: Midnight Riot

“Are they really gods?" "I never worry about theological questions," said Nightingale. "They exist, they have power and they can breach the Queen's peace - that makes them a police matter.”

Said Matter Worry Police Queens Theological Breach Nightingales

Book:Midnight Riot

Source: Midnight Riot

“You put a spell on the dog," I said as we left the house. "Just a small one," said Nightingale. "So magic is real," I said. "Which makes you a...what?" "A wizard." "Like Harry Potter?" Nightingale sighed. "No," he said. "Not like Harry Potter." "In what way?" "I'm not a fictional character," said Nightingale.”

Way Said Real Character House Left Magic Dog Spells Harry Potter Wizards Potters Nightingales Fictional Character

Author:Ben Aaronovitch

“Conflict resolution,' said Nightingale. 'Is this what they teach at Hendon these days?' 'Yes, sir,' I said. 'But don't worry, they also teach us how to beat people with phone books and the ten best ways to plant evidence.”

People Way Said Book Teach Worry Ten Conflict Beats Evidence Plant Phones Best Way These Days Resolution Conflict Resolution Nightingales

Book:Rivers of London

Source: Rivers of London

“My dad was a fairy," said Zach. "And by that I don't mean he dressed well and enjoyed musical theatre.”

Wells Mean Said Dad Musical My Dad Theatre Enjoyed Fairy Musical Theatre

Book:Whispers Under Ground

Source: Whispers Under Ground

“What's the biggest thing you've zapped with a fireball?' I asked. 'That would be a tiger,'said Nightingale. 'Well don't tell Greenpeace,' I said. 'They're an endagered species.' 'Not that sort of tiger,' said Nightingale. 'A Panzer-kampfwagen sechs Ausf E.' I stared at him. 'You knocked out a Tiger tank with a fireball?' 'Actually I knocked out two,' said Nightingale. 'I have to admit that the first one took three shots, one to disable the tracks, one through the driver's eye slot and one down the commander's hatch - brewed up rather nicely.”

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Author:Ben Aaronovitch

“Somebody doesn't know they're not in Kansas anymore,' said Stephanopoulos.”

Knows Said Kansas

Book:Whispers Under Ground

Source: Whispers Under Ground

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Born: 1964
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Quotes: 79

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