This series. Wow. Best book yet, and that's saying something. ( )

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars. I really liked River's storyline in this one, but wasn't as attached to the other plotlines. I was entertained though. This didn't end on a cliffhanger, but it didn't quite feel as resolved as I expected either.

I really wish there was more growth or evolution in this series. Almost all the characters are not that different from when we first met them, or even if there is some significant event, they still act about the same when it comes down to it. And their relationships with each other are still about what they were as well. And Lamb is making all the same jokes. It's almost like each book is an episode of a sitcom. They reference past events, but if you didn't mind some spoilers you could pretty much just read them in any order. I would like the whole series much more if it took us on more of a journey, rather than just a series of adventures. ( )

So very little one can say without spoiling! Someone long lost resurfaces, the slow horses have been betrayed by not only their own, the uber-plot takes a very dark turn . . . how can one stop reading? ***** ( )

Slough House is my favourite series. Herron can weave a plot full of the complexities of espionage, and with terrific characters, yet keeps it light with humour and literary flair This is one of my favourites of the series and with just one more to read I'm looking forward to going back to the beginning again. I can highly recommend this author and the series. ( )

I had to re-read this having read it first, and only subsequently worked my way though the first six Slough House novels. Now I can go on to number 8!

Many books don't warrant a re-read, and whilst I remembered much of the book as I went through it again it remained funny and compelling with brilliant characters, an enticing plot and just pitch-perfect prose. ( )