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Bad Actors

By Mick Herron

0 stars

In Bad Actors, the eighth book in Mick Herron’s Slough House series, the dysfunctional spies find themselves tangled in a political mess involving a missing government adviser and a power-hungry Prime Minister’s aide. As Jackson Lamb and his team dig deeper, they uncover a plot rife with treachery and self-interest. Herron’s wit and social commentary are razor-sharp, delivering a satirical yet chilling look at politics and espionage. The blend of dark humor, gripping tension, and rich character development makes Bad Actors another triumph in this consistently brilliant series.
slough house

By mick herron

5 stars

Slough House, the seventh book in Mick Herron’s stellar spy series, delves into a world of political cover-ups and simmering vengeance. As Jackson Lamb’s team grapples with being mysteriously erased from MI5’s records, they uncover a deadly conspiracy that puts them directly in the crosshairs. Herron’s signature blend of sharp humor, intricate plotting, and incisive character work is on full display. The stakes are higher than ever, and the emotional depth adds weight to the tension. Slough House is a masterful entry in a series that continues to redefine modern espionage fiction.
joe country

By mick herron

5 stars

Mick Herron’s Joe Country, the sixth installment in the Slough House series, dives deeper into the personal stakes for its cast of misfit spies. When a mission to uncover a missing person spirals into danger, Jackson Lamb’s team faces the harsh realities of betrayal, loss, and the grim toll of espionage. Herron’s writing remains sharp, blending dry humor with a poignant exploration of his characters’ flaws and resilience. The atmospheric tension and emotional depth make Joe Country both a gripping thriller and a heartfelt meditation on loyalty and sacrifice.
london rules

By mick herron

5 stars

In London Rules, Mick Herron delivers another razor-sharp installment of the Slough House series, blending biting satire with pulse-pounding espionage. A series of terror attacks threaten Britain, and Jackson Lamb’s team of misfit spies is reluctantly pulled into the fray, navigating political chaos, media manipulation, and their own personal demons. Herron’s wit and incisive social commentary shine, balancing dark humor with moments of genuine tension. The characters remain flawed yet endearing, and the plot twists keep readers hooked. London Rules is a brilliantly crafted and timely thriller that cements Herron as a master of the genre.
spook street

By mick herron

5 stars

Spook Street, the fourth installment in Mick Herron’s Slough House series, masterfully blends intrigue, dark humor, and emotional depth. The story begins with the death of a former intelligence officer and spirals into a gripping tale of terror and betrayal as Jackson Lamb’s team uncovers a chilling threat tied to a terrorist attack. Herron’s razor-sharp prose and complex, flawed characters make this novel a standout. The tension is relentless, and the blend of humor and heartbreak gives the story a poignant edge. Spook Street solidifies Herron’s reputation as a modern master of spy fiction.
real tigers

By Mick Herron

5 stars

In Real Tigers, Mick Herron’s third Slough House novel, the stakes get personal when Catherine Standish is kidnapped, forcing the misfit spies to uncover a sinister plot lurking within MI5’s corridors of power. Herron’s sharp wit and incisive character work shine, balancing tense action with biting humor. The dynamics within Slough House are as compelling as the twisting plot, and Jackson Lamb’s acerbic leadership continues to steal the show. Real Tigers is a gripping, darkly funny exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and survival in the murky world of espionage.
dead lions

By mick herron

5 stars

Mick Herron’s Dead Lions is a sharp, darkly comic spy thriller that plunges readers into the unglamorous world of British intelligence’s rejects. When a retired MI5 agent dies under suspicious circumstances, Jackson Lamb and his misfit team at Slough House uncover a sinister conspiracy. Herron masterfully blends biting humor, high-stakes tension, and rich character development, creating a story that’s both thrilling and deeply human. With its clever twists and unvarnished look at espionage, Dead Lions is a must-read for fans of gritty, modern spy fiction.
Slow horses

By Mick herron

5 stars

Mick Herron’s Slow Horses introduces readers to Slough House, a purgatory for disgraced MI5 operatives. Led by the irreverent and caustic Jackson Lamb, this group of "slow horses" stumbles into a deadly conspiracy when a kidnapped journalist becomes the center of a chilling political plot. The novel’s sharp wit, intricate plotting, and memorable characters redefine modern spy fiction. Herron balances suspense with biting humor, creating a gripping and refreshingly unpolished take on the intelligence world. Slow Horses is an outstanding start to a standout series.

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