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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 Now an Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas.In London's MI5 headquarters a scandal is brewing that could disgrace the entire intelligence community. The Downing Street superforecaster—a specialist who advises the Prime Minister's office on how policy is likely to be received by the electorate—has disappeared without a trace. Claude Whelan, who was once head of MI5, has been tasked with tracking her down.  But the trail leads him straight back to Regent's Park itself, with First Desk Diana Taverner as chief suspect. Has Taverner overplayed her hand at last? Meanwhile, her Russian counterpart, Moscow intelligence's First Desk, has cheekily showed up in London and shaken off his escort. Are the two unfortunate events connected?Over at Slough House, where Jackson Lamb presides over some of MI5's most embittered demoted agents, the slow horses are doing what they do best, and adding a little bit of chaos to an already unstable situation . . . There are bad actors everywhere, and they usually get their comeuppance before the credits roll. But politics is a dirty business, and in a world where lying, cheating and backstabbing are the norm, sometimes the good guys can find themselves outgunned.

Dive into the World of Espionage and Deception with Mick Herron's "Bad Actors"

In the captivating eighth installment of Mick Herron's Slough House series, "Bad Actors," readers are once again thrust into the murky world of espionage and deception. This thrilling novel follows the exploits of the Slough House crew, a group of misfit spies relegated to a dilapidated office building due to their past failures. This time, they find themselves entangled in a complex plot involving a series of audacious heists and a high-stakes political conspiracy.

A Team of Unlikely Heroes

At the heart of "Bad Actors" are the endearingly flawed characters that have won over readers' hearts in previous Slough House novels. Led by the enigmatic Jackson Lamb, a gruff and unconventional spymaster, the team includes River Cartwright, a former rising star whose career was derailed by a mistake, and Louisa Guy, a whip-smart analyst with a knack for uncovering hidden truths.

A High-Stakes Heist and a Tangled Web of Deception

The story unfolds as a series of audacious heists target high-profile individuals and businesses. As the Slough House crew investigates, they uncover a web of deception that reaches the highest levels of government and threatens to expose long-held secrets. With each twist and turn, the team finds themselves entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where the line between friend and foe blurs.

A Thrilling Blend of Humor and Suspense

Mick Herron's writing style in "Bad Actors" is a masterclass in balancing humor and suspense. The narrative is peppered with witty banter and laugh-out-loud moments that provide a much-needed reprieve from the tense and dangerous situations the characters find themselves in. Yet, Herron never lets the humor overshadow the underlying tension and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Escape into the World of Slough House

With "Bad Actors," Mick Herron delivers another exceptional installment in the Slough House series. This novel is a must-read for fans of espionage thrillers and those who appreciate well-developed characters and intricate storylines. Immerse yourself in the world of Slough House, where nothing is as it seems, and betrayal lurks around every corner. Discover the truth behind the audacious heists and unravel the political conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of power.