Mick Herron is a celebrated contemporary author renowned for his gripping narratives that delve into the complexities of espionage and the darker aspects of human nature. His distinctive style is characterized by sharp wit, intricate plotting, and a keen eye for character development, often placing ordinary individuals in extraordinary and perilous circumstances. Herron masterfully blends suspense with social commentary, creating immersive worlds that are both thrilling and thought-provoking for the reader. His unique literary voice offers a compelling exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of a life lived in the shadows.
Selbst in Slough House, dem belanglosesten Außenposten des MI5, fordert der Brexit seinen Tribut: Das ganze Haus wurde aus den offiziellen Akten gelöscht – mitsamt seinen Insassen. Mehr noch, plötzlich sterben ehemalige Mitglieder wie die Fliegen. Kein Wunder, dass Jackson Lambs Mannschaft etwas paranoid wird. Es wäre klug, sich einen sicheren Ort zu suchen. Aber für kluge Entscheidungen sind die Slow Horses nicht gerade bekannt.
Zoë Boehm Thrillers 1
*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson* 'If you haven't read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying 'Good characterisation, dialogue and a well-paced narrative make this confident first novel frighteningly plausible' Daily Telegraph It's an evening like any other when an explosion rips through the leafy Oxford suburb Sarah Tucker calls home. In the aftermath, a house now stands devastated, with two adults dead and a young girl missing. With the police more interested in keeping the neighbours from rubbernecking than in searching for the missing child, Sarah becomes obsessed with finding her. She enlists the help of Zoë Boehm's investigation agency, but Sarah's and Zoë's search reveals more secrets than answers, taking them from Oxford's cobbled streets to the rugged outer reaches of the British Isles. As Zoë and Sarah draw closer to the truth, they are caught in a web of conspiracy and come up against government forces, cold-blooded mercenaries and vengeful loners. Down Cemetery Road is Mick Herron's debut novel and the first book in the Zoë Boehm series.
Objevte předlohu druhé série úspěšného seriálu Slow Horses s Garym Oldmanem! Pomalí koně tentokrát mají větší šanci na vykoupení než kdy předtím. Starý špión z dob studené války Dickie Bow je nalezen mrtvý v autobuse a šéf Slough House Jackson Lamb je přesvědčen, že byl zavražděn. Postupné odhalování různých tajemství vede k muži jménem Alexander Popov, který je buď pouhým sovětským strašákem, nebo nejnebezpečnějším mužem na světě. Kolik dalších lidí bude muset zemřít, než Pomalí koně záhadu rozluští?
A Londra, alla sede dell’MI5 a Regent’s Park, il capo dei servizi segreti Claude Whelan sta imparando a sue spese che il ruolo da Prima scrivania comporta molti più oneri che onori. Incaricato di garantire che le imminenti elezioni amministrative si svolgano senza intoppi, si trova bersagliato da ogni fronte: da un parlamentare agitatore di folle che pontifica contro qualunque minoranza; dalla moglie di quest’ultimo, che non perde occasione per attaccare Whelan sui tabloid; e soprattutto dalla sua vice, Lady D Taverner, sempre pronta a fargli le scarpe. Intanto, il paese è scosso da una serie apparentemente casuale di attacchi terroristici e i brocchi di Jackson Lamb, gli agenti più sregolati dell’intelligence inglese, stanno per fare quello che gli riesce meglio: trasformare una situazione delicata nel caos totale.
In Slough House, dem MI5-Abstellgleis, kämpfen die Agenten mit ihrer Vergangenheit. Cathrine Standish greift zum Alkohol, Louisa Guy erinnert sich an eine alte Liebe, während Jackson Lamb mit seinen Schatten kämpft. Auf der Suche nach einem Verräter geht die Truppe ins Feld, doch nicht alle kehren zurück.
Ein Fall für die Slow Horses
In Slough House, dem unwichtigsten Posten des MI5, hat der Brexit verheerende Folgen: Das gesamte Haus und seine Insassen wurden aus den Akten gestrichen, und ehemalige Mitglieder sterben plötzlich. Jackson Lambs Team wird paranoid und sucht nach einem sicheren Ort, doch kluge Entscheidungen sind nicht ihre Stärke.
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA 'Book of the Year' in The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Spectator, Sunday Express, TLS, Irish Times 'Pure class' Ian Rankin 'Pitch-perfect' Lee Child'A powerful standalone spy thriller from a true contemporary master' Daily TelegraphTrying to investigate the Secret Service is like trying to get rid of the stink of dead badger. Hard.For two years the government's Monochrome inquiry has produced nothing more than a series of dead ends.The Service has kept what happened in the newly reunified Berlin under wraps for decades, and intends for it to stay that way.But then the OTIS file turns up.What classified secrets does it hold? And what damage will it create?All Max Janacek knows is that someone is chasing him through the pitch-dark country lanes and they want him gone.WE ALL HAVE JOBS TO DO IN THE DAYLIGHT. IT'S WHAT YOU DO IN THE SECRET HOURS THAT REVEALS WHO YOU REALLY ARE.'Wonderful . . . high action, a spinning moral compass, and hidden motives on every page' Michael Connelly Mick Herron's The Secret Hours was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2023
Set within the Slough House series, this installment continues the adventures of a group of disgraced spies led by the formidable Jackson Lamb. Known for its sharp wit and intricate plotting, the narrative explores themes of betrayal and redemption as these flawed characters navigate the murky world of espionage. The series has garnered acclaim for its engaging storytelling and complex character dynamics, cementing Lamb as a standout figure in contemporary thrillers.
A new standalone novel from 'Britain's greatest living thriller writer' and author of the bestselling Slough House series.[Bokinfo].
