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Real Tigers

Written by: Mick Herron
Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
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London: Slough House is the MI5 branch where disgraced operatives are reassigned after they’ve messed up too badly to be trusted with real intelligence work. The “Slow Horses,” as the failed spies of Slough House are called, are doomed to spend the rest of their careers pushing paper, but they all want back in on the action.

When one of their own is kidnapped and held for ransom, the agents of Slough House must defeat the odds, overturning all expectations of their competence, to breach the top-notch security of MI5’s intelligence headquarters, Regent’s Park, and steal valuable intel in exchange for their comrade’s safety. The kidnapping is only the tip of the iceberg, however—the agents uncover a larger web of intrigue that involves not only a group of private mercenaries but the highest authorities in the Secret Service. After years spent as the lowest on the totem pole, the Slow Horses suddenly find themselves caught in the midst of a conspiracy that threatens not only the future of Slough House, but of MI5 itself.

©2015 Mick Herron (P)2016 Recorded Books Espionage International Mystery & Crime Mystery Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Fiction Disappearance Witty Detective
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What the critics say

"Funny, clever.... Genuinely thrilling. The novel is equally noteworthy for its often lyrical prose." (Publishers Weekly)

"Delightful...with a dry humor reminiscent of Greene and Waugh." (Sunday Times)

"A great romp." (BBC Front Row)
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Twists and turns and doubles back on itself I’m loving it. This is the Fourth book I’ve read and they are great.

They just keep getting better and better!

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This is an excellent series with really good narration. I’ve listened to books 2-4 and they are consistently.

Great writing and great narrator

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My new favourite hero is Jackson Lamb. What a perfect creation. I plan to listen to all of the books in this series now that I’ve heard the first few. Narrator is top notch as well.

Great story

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It starts off slowly but picks up nicely. The characters are really rounding out and there are lots of funny / absurd bits too.

Another great book in the Slow Horses series!

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This is a great instalment in the Slough House series. And is perfectly performed, it puts you right there.

Great story, great performance

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