The List: A Novella (Slough House) (Soho Crime)

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The List: A Novella (Slough House) (Soho Crime)

The List: A Novella (Slough House) (Soho Crime)

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Great Britain has a long, rich history of how-it-really-works espionage fiction, and Mick Herron—stealthy as a secret agent—has written himself to the very top of the list. And if there is any sense that Herron has filled in his background with broad brushstrokes, as ever he has reserved his most delicate and affecting work for his characters in the foreground. He wants a tame intelligence service ready to do the PM’s bidding and leaks rumours that a government advisor has been subject to extraordinary rendition by an MI5 gone rogue. Capturing the ambiance that came before, it offers much in the way of both suspense and intrigue, keeping the reader guessing all the way to the end. This would allow him to create many of the characters and complex intertwined narratives that, whilst the may seem highly intricate and complicated, were grounded with a sense of reality that he gained early on.

The List: A Novella by Mick Herron: 9781616956417

That’s why the Slough House denizens, from Jackson Lamb to Roddy Ho to newcomer Ashley Kahn, maintain pathos in the face of parody—they may be bitter, but they have pride in themselves and their work.

But Herron obviously relishes his digs at the many real-life shambles that have played out so garishly since, say, 2016. Many psychological and emotional aspects of the story work under the hood and give this series the drive and the “standout” factor.

Slough House Series in Order by Mick Herron - FictionDB Slough House Series in Order by Mick Herron - FictionDB

When one of their own is kidnapped and held for ransom, the agents of Slough House must defeat the odds, overturning all expectations of their competence, to breach the top-notch security of MI5’s intelligence headquarters, Regent’s Park, and steal valuable intel in exchange for their comrade’s safety.

Outside of Slough House there is Diana Taverner – Lady Di behind her back – the ultra-ambitious Second Desk in charge of Ops. When one of their own is kidnapped, the washed-up MI5 operatives of Slough House -- the Slow Horses, as they're known -- outwit rogue agents at the very highest levels of British Intelligence, and even to Downing Street itself. Shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards including The CWA Steel and Gold Daggers, and The Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year Award. Herron was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and educated at Balliol College, Oxford, where he earned a degree in English.

Mick Herron - Book Series In Order Mick Herron - Book Series In Order

As of December2022 [update], the series includes eight novels, plus several associated novellas, and events in related novels. The Secret Hours is set around the time of or after Bad Actors but includes a section set well before the series begins. Gaining a degree from the prestigious Balliol College in Oxford, in the United Kingdom, Mick Herron got himself a formal education, something which also helped to provide him with the foundations required for a successful future career as an author. With many of his earlier novels being crime and spy thrillers set in Oxford, he’s always kept himself grounded by using his real-life experience and knowledge.Right from the first book, Herron shows he’s not afraid to kill off his creations and some of those deaths hit very hard indeed. The gunman, Jamie, needs to get in touch with the MI6 representatives to know about something important.



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