The Furthest Station

Synopsis

A Rivers of London novella, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.

There's something going bump on the Metropolitan line and Sergeant Jaget Kumar knows exactly who to call. It's PC Peter Grant's speciality...

Only it's more than going 'bump'. Traumatised travellers have been reporting strange encounters on their morning commute, with strangely dressed people trying to deliver an urgent message. Stranger still, despite calling the police themselves, within a few minutes the commuters have already forgotten the encounter - making the follow up interviews rather difficult.

So with a little help from Abigail and Toby the ghost hunting dog, Peter and Jaget are heading out on a ghost hunting expedition. Because finding the ghost and deciphering their urgent message might just be a matter of life and death.

Praise for the Rivers of London novels:

'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'
NICK FROST

'As brilliant and funny as ever'
THE SUN

'Charming, witty, exciting'
THE INDEPENDENT

'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'
THE TIMES

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Soldier's Return

A young soldier named Ethan returns home from the war. He is physically and emotionally scarred from his experiences. He struggles to adjust to civilian life and finds himself isolated and alone.

Example: Ethan has nightmares about the war and wakes up screaming in the middle of the night. He avoids contact with his family and friends because he doesn't want to burden them with his problems.

Chapter 2: The Furthest Station

Ethan discovers an abandoned railway station in the woods. He begins to spend more and more time there, finding solace in its isolation and silence. One night, he meets a mysterious stranger who tells him that the station is a portal to another world.

Example: Ethan sits on the platform of the railway station, watching the leaves fall from the trees. He hears a train whistle in the distance and feels a surge of longing.

Chapter 3: The Far West

Ethan decides to travel through the portal and finds himself in the American Far West. He encounters cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Sarah.

Example: Ethan rides a horse through a vast prairie, feeling the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He comes across a group of cowboys who welcome him into their camp.

Chapter 4: The Call of Duty

Ethan's peace is short-lived when he learns of a group of bandits who are terrorizing the settlers. He feels a sense of duty to protect his friends and joins a posse to track down the outlaws.

Example: Ethan loads his rifle and joins the posse on horseback. They ride through a treacherous canyon, searching for any sign of the bandits.

Chapter 5: The Final Stand

Ethan and the posse confront the bandits in a bloody shootout. Ethan is outnumbered and outgunned, but he refuses to give up. He fights valiantly, but is ultimately killed in the battle.

Example: Ethan falls from his horse, riddled with bullets. As he lies dying, he sees Sarah's face in the distance. He smiles and murmurs her name.

Chapter 6: The Return

Ethan awakens in the railway station. He realizes that his journey to the Far West was a dream. He is still alive, but he is changed forever by his experiences. He returns home a wiser and more compassionate man.

Example: Ethan sits on the platform of the railway station, watching the sun rise. He feels a sense of peace and acceptance. He knows that he will never forget his journey to the Far West, but he is ready to move on with his life.