Spook Street
Spook Street by Mick Herron is a reprint edition published by Soho Press on December 12, 2017. This 336-page novel explores the complexities of espionage through the lens of David Cartwright, a former MI5 head grappling with dementia, and his grandson River, an agent at Slough House. As Cartwright’s mental state deteriorates, River faces the urgent task of uncovering the truth behind a devastating bombing that has claimed numerous lives.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal struggles with the high-stakes world of intelligence and terrorism. The story delves into themes of memory, loyalty, and the consequences of past actions, all set against a backdrop of traditional espionage and mystery. As River navigates the challenges posed by his grandfather’s condition and the looming threat of further violence, the novel presents a nuanced view of the lives of those deemed “slow horses” in the intelligence community.
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THE BOOK BEHIND THE FOURTH SEASON OF SLOW HORSES, THE APPLE ORIGINAL SERIES STARRING GARY OLDMAN IN HIS EMMY-NOMINATED ROLE AS JACKSON LAMB.
What happens when an old spook loses his mind? Does the Service have a retirement home for those who know too many secrets but don’t remember they’re secret? Or does someone take care of the senile spy for good?
These are the paranoid concerns of David Cartwright, a Cold War–era operative and one-time head of MI5 who is sliding into dementia, and questions his grandson, River, must figure out answers to now that the spy who raised him has started to forget to wear pants.
But River, himself an agent at Slough House, MI5’s outpost for disgraced spies, has other things to worry about. A bomb has detonated in the middle of a busy shopping center and killed forty innocent civilians. The “slow horses” of Slough House must figure out who is behind this act of terror before the situation escalates.
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