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Mick Herron Books In Order (Full List)

Mick Herron has published 19 books. The first book was Down Cemetery Road in 2004. Here is a complete list of Mick Herron books in order.

Last update: October 17, 2026

1. Down Cemetery Road (2004)

Down Cemetery Road book cover

Down Cemetery Road is a gripping crime novel by Mick Herron, where private investigator Sarah Tucker delves into the mysterious disappearance of a woman in a small town, unearthing dark secrets that could threaten her own safety. A twisty and atmospheric page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 288 Pages
  • 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

2. The Last Voice You Hear (2004)

The Last Voice You Hear book cover

In Mick Herron's enthralling thriller, "The Last Voice You Hear," a group of seemingly disconnected individuals are brought together when they receive sinister messages that ultimately lead them into a web of danger and deception.

  • 📇 288 Pages
  • 📝 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

3. Why We Die (2006)

Why We Die book cover

In "Why We Die" by Mick Herron, a gripping and intricate espionage thriller, a former British spy must unravel a deadly conspiracy that threatens to expose secrets from his shadowy past. With razor-sharp writing and nail-biting suspense, Herron keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking climax.

  • 📇 256 Pages
  • 📝 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

4. Reconstruction (2008)

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"Reconstruction" by Mick Herron is a gripping thriller that follows a former spy as he is pulled back into the dangerous world of espionage to uncover a deadly conspiracy. With heart-stopping action and intricate plot twists, this page-turner is a must-read for fans of espionage fiction.

  • 📇 353 Pages
  • 📝 88,250 - 105,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

5. Smoke & Whispers (2009)

Smoke & Whispers book cover

In "Smoke & Whispers" by Mick Herron, the world of espionage intertwines with the beauty of Venice. As a former agent investigates a mysterious death, dark secrets and dangerous alliances come to light, taking readers on a thrilling journey through shadows and intrigue.

  • 📇 304 Pages
  • 📝 76,000 - 91,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

6. Slow Horses (2010)

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In Mick Herron's gripping thriller "Slow Horses," a group of disgraced British intelligence agents, relegated to a dull and mundane department known as Slough House, must prove their worth when a terrorist plot unfolds on their doorstep.

  • 📇 408 Pages
  • 📝 102,000 - 122,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

7. Dolphin Junction (2012)

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"Dolphin Junction" by Mick Herron takes readers on a thrilling journey through the seedy underbelly of London. With charismatic characters and a gripping plot, this noir crime novel seamlessly weaves together corruption, betrayal, and redemption.

  • 📇 312 Pages
  • 📝 78,000 - 93,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

8. Dead Lions (2013)

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In Dead Lions, Mick Herron delivers a thrilling espionage novel that follows disgraced MI5 agents as they uncover a deadly conspiracy involving retired spies. Packed with tension, surprising twists, and dark humor, this captivating read will keep you on edge until the very end.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

9. Nobody Walks (2014)

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In Mick Herron's gritty thriller 'Nobody Walks', the clandestine world of spies unfolds as two unlikely partners are forced to confront dangerous secrets and face unforeseen consequences that threaten to shatter their lives.

  • 📇 296 Pages
  • 📝 74,000 - 88,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

10. Real Tigers (2016)

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In Mick Herron's "Real Tigers," the thrilling fourth installment of the Slough House series, uncover the dark secrets and intense power struggles within Britain's disgraced spies as they face their most dangerous mission yet.

  • 📇 343 Pages
  • 📝 85,750 - 102,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

11. Spook Street (2017)

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In "Spook Street," Mick Herron takes readers on a thrilling journey into the world of espionage. Full of intrigue, clever plots, and unforgettable characters, this gripping novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

12. London Rules (2018)

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In Mick Herron's gripping thriller, "London Rules," the fifth installment in the Jackson Lamb series, the intelligence agency is rocked by a series of bizarre events, leaving its disgraced agents to piece together the chaos and restore order to the shadows of British espionage.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

13. This Is What Happened (2018)

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This Is What Happened by Mick Herron is a gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller, exploring the twisted webs of secrets and lies in a young woman's life as she becomes entangled in a dangerous game of espionage and deception.

  • 📇 261 Pages
  • 📝 65,250 - 78,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

14. Joe Country (2018)

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"Joe Country" by Mick Herron is a gripping espionage thriller that follows MI5's outcast spies as they hunt down a defector in the haunting mist-covered Welsh countryside. With relentless action and sharp wit, Herron delivers another addictive installment in the acclaimed Slough House series.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

15. Slough House (2021)

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In Mick Herron's darkly humorous spy thriller, "Slough House," a group of disgraced former intelligence agents find themselves entangled in a dangerous conspiracy when one of their own is targeted for a deadly revenge. Secrets, betrayal, and sharp wit collide in this gripping tale.

  • 📇 312 Pages
  • 📝 78,000 - 93,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

16. Bad Actors (2022)

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In "Bad Actors," Mick Herron delivers a gripping spy thriller infused with dark humor. As a malfunctioning intelligence agency endangers the nation, a group of misfit agents must buck the odds and bring justice to a world dominated by dangerous players and hidden agendas.

  • 📇 360 Pages
  • 📝 90,000 - 108,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

17. Standing By The Wall (2022)

Standing By The Wall book cover

In "Standing By The Wall," Mick Herron masterfully crafts a gripping and atmospheric espionage thriller, weaving a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of a divided Berlin. A must-read for fans of intelligent and gripping spy novels.

  • 📇 308 Pages
  • 📝 77,000 - 92,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

18. The Secret Hours (2023)

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"Nobody told you what a drag it was, getting older. Or at least, people did tell you, but you ignored them, because they were old."

In "The Secret Hours," Mick Herron sends the slow horses into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. What starts as a favor becomes a hunt, and walking away stops being a real choice.

  • 📇 384 Pages
  • 📝 96,000 - 115,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

19. Clown Town (2025)

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In "Clown Town," Mick Herron sends the slow horses into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. What starts as a favor becomes a hunt, and walking away stops being a real choice.

  • 📇 336 Pages
  • 📝 84,000 - 100,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time