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Friday, October 10, 2025

Book Review: London Rules by Mick Herron (Slow Horses #5)

London Rules London Rules by Mick Herron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jackson Lamb's group of Slow Horses once again team together to save London from catastrophe, something the folks at MI5 / Regent's Park seem to have failed at (continuously).  The Slow Horses' IT brain, Roddy Ho, has been tricked by his "girlfriend" into divulging MI5 secrets and there have been two attempts to kill him.  

Lots of plot twists and turns, plus many characters to keep track of.  I love Mick Herron's atmospheric descriptions setting the scenes at Slough House.  He also writes incredible dialog incorporating wonderful dark humor.  It's best to read these books in order to fully appreciate them and the character development.  

I'm really looking forward to viewing Season 5 of Slow Horses, plus reading the next book in the series.  

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