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London Rules

Slough House, Book 5

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London Rules

By: Mick Herron
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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*Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden*

'Mick Herron is the John le Carré of our generation' Val McDermid

'The best thriller writer in Britain today' Sunday Express

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At Regent's Park, the Intelligence Service HQ, new First Desk Claude Whelan is learning the job the hard way.

Tasked with protecting a beleaguered Prime Minister, he's facing attack from all directions: from the showboating MP who orchestrated the Brexit vote, and now has his sights set on Number Ten; from the showboat's wife, a tabloid columnist, who's crucifying Whelan in print; and especially from his own deputy, Lady Di Taverner, who's alert for Claude's every stumble. Meanwhile, the country's being rocked by an apparently random string of terror attacks.

Over at Slough House, the last stop for washed up spies, the crew are struggling with personal problems: repressed grief, various addictions, retail paralysis, and the nagging suspicion that their newest colleague is a psychopath. But collectively, they're about to rediscover their greatest strength - making a bad situation much, much worse.

'Dazzlingly inventive' Sunday Times

©2018 Mick Herron (P)2018 John Murray Press Crime Thrillers Espionage Modern Detectives Mystery Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Witty Thriller
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Mick has not let me down with this book, Lambs quips send me into chuckles eg calling a slow horse a dick head or do
I mean egghead lol.the descriptive poem-like prose especially at the end of the book is so evocative (dusk) I’m getting sad now as I’m moving too quickly through the series

Imagery and quips have been mastered

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This is a good story with the old favourites from Slough house. Sean Barrett is a perfect narrator as always. I was disappointed that Mick Heron thought he should add his disgruntled thoughts of a certain famous, well thought of President that is pointless to add to or enhance the story.

A good listen

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a pleasure to read, brilliant performance and great story, this series just keeps getting better

funny, fantastic

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This book as well as all the others I've listened to so far are fantastic. Great story, well narrated, with great characters and plot. Love the humour that flows through all the books. Excited for the next one.

Amazing Series

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I usually can't get enough of the Slough House books, and Sean Barrett's narration. However, with this one Barrett has changed the way he performs the voice of Jackson Lamb, arguably the central character of the series. His voice is irritatingly phlegmy and moist and Lamb sounds like he's about to wheeze his last at any moment. I had to struggle to get through the book because of the squelchy rumblings of Lamb. The story was worth it though; the best Slough House book yet.

Set my teeth on edge.

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I listened to this right after Spook St and enjoyed it just as much - Sean Barrett’s narration is brilliant and really brings the words to life.
Good storyline with enough twists to keep you guessing and well written characters.

Another stellar book / performance

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Tense action and tight writing—loved this. Narration style is perfectly matched to the grim humour. I’m hooked on this series!

Riveting!

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I was surprised by this book, took a little while to get into it, but once I did I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story is tight and interesting- the dialogue of the characters is unique and laugh out loud at times, and the narrator is excellent. I’d recommend this book!

Sharp and witty

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As usual, this was a satisfying production. The performance was great, again, and the portraits of the characters painted clearly. A good package.

Great performance

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Continue to enjoy Herron’s series, beautifully presented by Sean Barrett.

A modern literary masterpiece. He’s prose stir the imagination for all to enjoy.

Brilliant.

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