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A gripping spy thriller following disgraced MI5 agents at Slough House, navigating political intrigue and personal failures with dark humor.
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A gripping spy thriller following disgraced MI5 agents at Slough House, navigating political intrigue and personal failures with dark humor.
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THE SEVENTH BOOK IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING 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 satire's more biting. The privatization of a secret service op and the manipulation of ne...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual situations; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including fatal accidents and spy-related conflicts; some graphic depictions.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language and cynical dialogue throughout.
Substance use
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Recurring themes of alcohol use and addiction among characters.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No notable LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong political messaging with themes of institutional rot and cynicism.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of personal despair; no explicit self-harm or suicide.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to personal failures and systemic neglect; not central.
Other
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