Slough House by Mick Herron is a sharp, darkly witty espionage novel set in the world of failing spies and dangerous secrets. At the centre is a team of disgraced intelligence officers, banished to Slough House and given only the dullest jobs, yet constantly pulled into high-stakes trouble.
Perfect for readers who enjoy tense, character-driven thrillers, this novel blends suspense, satire, and dry humour as loyalties blur and mistakes turn deadly. Slough House delivers clever plotting, flawed characters, and a gripping look at the messy side of spycraft.
