In this satirical spy thriller, Jackson Lamb's team of disgraced MI5 agents at Slough House navigates a web of political intrigue, missing persons, and government machinations.
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In this satirical spy thriller, Jackson Lamb's team of disgraced MI5 agents at Slough House navigates a web of political intrigue, missing persons, and government machinations.
THE EIGHTH BOOK IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES BEHIND SLOW HORSES , AN APPLE ORIGINAL SERIES NOW STREAMING ON APPLE TV+ Mick Herron, “the le Carré of the future” (BBC), expands his world of bad spies with an even shadier cast of characters: the politicians, lobbyists, and misinformation agents pulling the levers of government policy. “Confirms Mick Herron as the best spy novelist now working.”—NPR's Fresh Air In London's MI5 headquarters a scandal is brewing that could disgrace the ent...
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Minor references to sexual themes and metaphors; no on-page explicit scenes.
Frequent violent encounters including fights and assaults; some graphic descriptions in spy action sequences.
Frequent strong profanity and crude insults, central to character dialogue and humor.
Recurring alcohol use by characters, portrayed casually in workplace and social settings.
No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
No religious themes present.
No witchcraft or occult elements.
No evidence found in available sources.
Pervasive satirical commentary on UK politics, Brexit, COVID, and leadership incompetence; central to plot and themes.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Brief workplace harassment and ennui; no detailed abuse scenes.
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