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He is published in 14 languages and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. An extract from broken homes, the 4th peter grant novel by ben aaronovitch and read by kobna holdbrooksmith. Most of the things seems some how to be connected with skygarden a brutalist estate by the german architect erik stromberg. Aug 12, 20 broken homes is the fourth instalment in ben aaronovitchs bestselling peter grant series, after last years whispers under ground. Broken homes rivers of london 4, by ben aaronovitch. Time out its witty, fun, and full of vivid characters, and the plot twists will keep even seasoned. Ben aaronovitch ben aaronovitch has stormed the bestseller list with his superb london crime series.
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