Slough House: The seventh book in the series behind SLOW HORSES, an Apple Origin

Description: Slough House by Mick Herron THE SEVENTH BOOK IN THE SERIES BEHIND SLOW HORSES, AN APPLE ORIGINAL SERIES NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+ 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 satires 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 seriesAt Slough House—MI5s 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 Lambs crew is feeling paranoid. But are they actually targets? With a new populist movement taking hold of Londons streets and the old order ensuring that everythings for sale to the highest bidder, the worlds 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Mick Herron is a British novelist and short story writer who was born in Newcastle and studied English at Oxford. He is the author of the Slough House espionage series, four Oxford mysteries, and several standalone novels. His work has won the CWA Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel, the Steel Dagger for Best Thriller, and the Ellery Queen Readers Award, and been nominated for the Macavity, Barry, Shamus, and Theakstons Novel of the Year Awards. He currently lives in Oxford and writes full-time. Review A Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the YearCrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of the YearReaders Digest 50 Best Fiction Books of of the YearThe Times Best Thrillers of the YearIrish Times Best Mysteries of the YearMinneapolis Star-Tribune Best Books of the YearThe Sydner Morning Herald Best Books of the YearPraise for Slough House"Ill tell you what, to have been lucky enough to play Smiley in ones career; and now go and play Jackson Lamb in Mick Herrons novels—the heir, in a way, to le Carré—is a terrific thing."—Gary Oldman"Herrons excellent series featuring a motley crew of sidelined MI5 agents united under the fearless leadership of the unforgettable Jackson Lamb, has grown ever-more reflective — if not downright prescient — of contemporary political machinations, and is all the richer for it."—The Boston Globe "The best in a generation, by some estimations, and irrefutably the funniest."–Jill Lepore, The New Yorker"Confirms Mick Herron as the best spy novelist now working."—John Powers, NPRs Fresh Air"Out of a wickedly imagined version of MI5, [Herron] has spun works of diabolical plotting and high-spirited cynicism, their pages filled with sardonic wit, their characters approaching the surreal . . . Mr. Herron goes about this with bouncing black humor and a set of characters whose appearance and manner would be over the top in any other era. Happily for Mr. Herron—if alas for us—events continue to produce rich material for his special gifts, and we hope he is scribbling away making good use of it all."—Katherine A. Powers, The Wall Street Journal"[Herrons] cleverly plotted page-turners are driven by dialogue that bristles with one-liners. Much of the humor comes from Herrons sharp eye for the way bureaucracies, whether corporate or clandestine, function and malfunction. The world of Slough House is closer to The Office than to 007."—The Associated Press"This is a darker, scarier Herron. The gags are still there but the satires 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"A gripping thriller but wickedly funny too. I laughed long and hard."—Ian Rankin, author of the Inspector Rebus Novels"Richly imagined and ridiculously entertaining espionage novels."—The Seattle Times"Brilliant."—Minneapolis Star-Tribune"Herrons distinctive voice, marked by a dry wit and mordant sense of humour, runs through the series, and his latest work is no exception."—Financial Times"Slough House is the best yet."—Times Literary Supplement (UK)"Herron has certainly devised the most completely realised espionage universe since that peopled by George Smiley." —The Times (UK)"Mick Herron is one of the finest writers of his generation."—Steve Cavanagh, author of the Eddie Flynn novels"Mick Herrons Slough House series has quietly become one of the greatest spy series the world has ever seen. And now a soon-to-be television adaptation starring Gary Oldman should make Herron and his heroes into household names"—CrimeReads"The recent passing of the late, great John le Carré leaves a gaping hole, so the arrival of his heir apparents new book could not be better timed."—Everything Zoomer"Combining some of the cleverest dialogue in the genre with unexpected bursts of violence, Herron brings to the spy novel—not known in the post-Bond era for its sense of humor—an Elmore Leonard–like ability to make us laugh and cry almost simultaneously."—Bill Ott, Booklist, Starred Review"Herron, an exceptional writer, paces his books brilliantly. Hes capable of prose thats stark in places and beautiful in others. His action scenes hum without any wasted moments, and his dialogue is funny, or profane, or chilling, as each voice demands. Herron has the full toolkit, and he builds these stories so tight you can barely find the seams where the pieces meet."—Book and Film Globe"Provides a crystal-clear view of modern British politics."—Kingdom Books"Herron does a magnificent job keeping the assorted narrative balls aloft in a story thats often gripping and even more often hilarious. This entry should garner him a slew of new American readers."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"Once again, Herron captures the dramedy of the battle between spies and bureaucrats better than anyone else on either side."—Kirkus Reviews"Revenge, betrayal, and gallows humor abound in Slough House, the seventh installment of Mick Herrons ripping good series of spy novels. This time out, MI5s disgraced spies are being hunted by Russian assassins and theres no one they can trust to help them. Herrons deft plotting and taut writing make his books the best spy thrillers being published today. Make room on your shelf beside LeCarre and Deighton. His books are fantastic, and Slough House is no exception."—David Enyeart, Next Chapter Booksellers (St. Paul, MN)"Genuinely thrilling."—The Daily Telegraph"Superb."—Irish Times"Brilliant."—Literary Review (UK)"I think this might be the best Jackson Lamb outing yet."—Christopher Brookmyre"I enjoyed Slough House tremendously. Witty, clever and horribly on point. Lots to laugh about while being careful not to miss a word. This isnt a book to skim read."—Kit de Waal "[Jackson Lamb] Herrons glorious creation propels the story to the bitter end where the non-stop barrage of jokes is fatally undercut by a final shocking twist."—Evening Standard "An excellent writer."—The Sunday Times (UK) Praise for Joe CountryThe Guardian Best Crime Novels of 2019The Spectator Best Books of 2019"Suspense, spycraft, dry wit and vulgar humor are all well-deployed in this satisfying work by Mr. Herron, whose style can accommodate everything from a tough action scene to a lyrical elegy."—Tom Nolan, The Wall Street Journal"Herron writes squeakingly well-plotted spy thrillers. More than that, he composes—at the rate of a pulpist—the kind of efficient, darkly witty, tipped-with-imagery sentences that feel purpose-built to perforate my private daze of illiteracy. More than that, hes a world-bringer, the creator of a still-growing fictional universe with its own gravity, lingo, and surface tension."—The Atlantic "Herron blends character, place and espionage into a riveting melange that Ive only encountered in the best of John le Carré or Len Deighton . . . Read one and youre hooked for the whole series."—The Globe and Mail"Herrons morbidly witty backdrop hosts incisive storytelling with a rich mix of engaging characters."—Financial TimesPraise for the Slough House novels"Terrific spy novel . . . Sublime dialogue, frictionless plotting."—Ian Rankin"The sharpest spy fiction since John le Carré."—NPRs Fresh Air"Compulsively readable, tightly plotted."—Los Angeles Times"[Herron] really is funny and his cynicism is belied, here and there, by flashes of the mingled tenderness and anger that seem to define Britains post-Brexit self-reflections."—Charles Finch, USA Today"Scathingly funny."—Newsweek"Irony and black humor abound."—Newsday "[Herron is the] le Carré of the future . . . The characters are brilliant."—Patrick Neale on BBCs The Oxford Book Club "Heroic struggles, less-heroic failures and a shoot-out-cum-heist . . . with no let-up in the page turning throughout."—Esquire"Slough House, in this winning series, is where incompetent or disgraced British spies spend their days on meaningless busywork. That is, unless they stumble into genuine espionage. Herron is a subtle stylist, and he strikes a perfect balance of big-hearted humor and thrilling spy stuff."—The Seattle Times"Hilarious and suspenseful . . . Sharper than most espionage fiction being written today and manages to stay uncannily contemporary."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch Review Quote CrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2021 Praise for Slough House "Ill tell you what, to have been lucky enough to play Smiley in ones career; and now go and play Jackson Lamb in Mick Herrons novels--the heir, in a way, to le Carr Excerpt from Book Lets be honest. Frontal aspect, first reaction: its not the best-looking property on the market. But consider the potential. Conveniently located above a Chinese restaurant and a newsagent whose enterprises occupy the ground-floorage, these upper three storeys present a rare opportunity to acquire a toehold in this up-and-coming area. (Nice little mention in the Mail not long ago. Not the property pages, but still.) 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All unspoilt, very much on-plan. Notice the fixtures and fittings. Authentic period detail there, and the 70s is a decade thats coming back, isnt it, what with the riots, the recession, the racism--ha! Our little joke. But no, really. Nice lick of paint, put your own stamp on it. Splash of yellow, splash of grey. Nothing like a touch of colour to bring out the natural warmth of a room. But times wing Details ISBN1641293098 Author Mick Herron Series Slough House Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1641293098 ISBN-13 9781641293099 Format Paperback DEWEY 823.92 Series Number 7 Country of Publication United States Pages 312 Publication Date 2021-08-31 AU Release Date 2021-08-31 NZ Release Date 2021-08-31 US Release Date 2021-08-31 UK Release Date 2021-08-31 Publisher Soho Press Inc Imprint SohoCrime,US Place of Publication New York Audience General Subtitle The seventh book in the series behind SLOW HORSES, an Apple Original series now streaming on Apple TV+ We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133018998;

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