Slow Horses
The bestselling thrillers that inspired the hit Apple TV+ show Slow Horses (Slough House Thriller 1)
(Author) Mick HerronDiscover The Secret Hours, the gripping new thriller from Mick Herron and an unmissable read for Slough House fans Now a major TV series starring Gary Oldman 'To have been lucky enough to play Smiley in one's career; and now go and play Jackson Lamb in Mick Herron's novels - the heir, in a way, to le Carré - is a terrific thing' Gary Oldman Slough House is the outpost where disgraced spies are banished to see out the rest of their derailed careers. Known as the 'slow horses' these misfits have committed crimes of drugs and drunkenness, lechery and failure, politics and betrayal while on duty. In this drab and mildewed office these highly trained spies don't run ops, they push paper. Not one of them joined the Intelligence Service to be a slow horse and the one thing they have in common is they want to be back in the action. 'The most exciting development in spy fiction since the Cold War' The Times 'The most enjoyable British spy novel in years' Mail on Sunday 'The new spy master' Evening Standard
Mick Herron
Mick Herron is a British author known for his spy thriller novels. He is best known for his series of books featuring the character Jackson Lamb, a disgraced MI5 agent who leads a team of misfits known as the Slough House. Herron's writing is characterized by its sharp wit, dark humor, and complex characters. His works have been praised for their insightful portrayal of the world of espionage and their exploration of political themes. Herron has been credited with revitalizing the spy thriller genre and has gained a loyal following of readers. His most famous work is "Slow Horses," the first book in the Jackson Lamb series, which has been adapted into a successful television series.