Spook Street

By Mick Herron,

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*Soon to be a major TV series starring Gary Oldman*

'A terrific spy novel' Ian Rankin

Twenty years retired from the Intelligence Service, David Cartwright still knows where the skeletons are hidden. But when he forgets that secrets are supposed to stay buried, there's suddenly a target on his back.…

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1 author picked Spook Street as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I'm deeply into the Slough House book series. This is an excellent addition, but new readers should start at the beginning. Herron is really writing a huge epic of post-war espionage. And lucky for us, the television series is nearly as good - and you should start at the beginning.

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