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.
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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...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes and metaphors; no on-page explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent encounters including fights and assaults; some graphic descriptions in spy action sequences.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity and crude insults, central to character dialogue and humor.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use by characters, portrayed casually in workplace and social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Pervasive satirical commentary on UK politics, Brexit, COVID, and leadership incompetence; central to plot and themes.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief workplace harassment and ennui; no detailed abuse scenes.
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