“Giant squids are pretty alien,” I said. “Not to another giant squid,” said Beverley. - Ben Aaronovitch

The Daily Mail had the scoop but the media had caught the smell of blood in the water and twenty-four-hour news outlets were running the bulletin every half an hour, with a teaser on the quarter in case your attention span was that short.

Dedication: This book is dedicated to all librarians everywhere—for they are the true keepers of the secret flame and not to be trifled with.

Police work," said Stefan, "is ninety per cent paperwork, nine per cent bullshit and one per cent horror.