Slough House
Slough House by Mick Herron, published by National Geographic Books on August 31, 2021, is a 312-page novel that delves into the intricate and often corrupt intersections of media, global finance, spycraft, and politics in contemporary society. Set in MI5’s London depository for demoted spies, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Brexit, where the so-called “slow horses” find themselves increasingly marginalized and facing perilous circumstances.
Readers will encounter Jackson Lamb and his crew as they grapple with paranoia and the threat of being targeted amidst a rising populist movement in London. The story explores themes of espionage and mystery, revealing a world where the old order is challenged and everything seems to be up for sale. As the characters navigate a landscape filled with deception and danger, the novel presents a stark commentary on the vulnerabilities of those deemed surplus in a rapidly changing environment.
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In his best and most ambitious novel yet, Mick Herron, “the le Carré of the future” (BBC), offers an unsparing look at the corrupt web of media, global finance, spycraft, and politics that power our modern world.
“This is a darker, scarier Herron. The gags are still there but the satire’s more biting. The privatization of a secret service op and the manipulation of news is relevant and horribly credible.”—Ann Cleeves, author of the Vera Stanhope series
At Slough House—MI5’s London depository for demoted spies—Brexit has taken a toll. The “slow horses” have been pushed further into the cold, Slough House has been erased from official records, and its members are dying in unusual circumstances, at an unusual clip. No wonder Jackson Lamb’s crew is feeling paranoid. But are they actually targets?
With a new populist movement taking hold of London’s streets and the old order ensuring that everything’s for sale to the highest bidder, the world’s a dangerous place for those deemed surplus. Jackson Lamb and the slow horses are in a fight for their lives as they navigate dizzying layers of lies, power, and death.
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