Spook Street

David Cartwright, once a formidable agent of the Intelligence Service, has been retired for twenty years. Despite his age, he still possesses a sharp mind and a wealth of clandestine knowledge. But time has a way of dulling even the keenest of edges, and when David starts to forget that some secrets are best left buried, he inadvertently paints a target on his back. With the hidden truths of the past threatening to surface, danger lurks around every corner.

David's grandson, River Cartwright, was trained to be a legend in the field, following in his grandfather's illustrious footsteps. Yet instead of becoming a celebrated figure in Spook Street lore, River finds himself relegated to the mundane and demoralising life at Slough House, the Siberia of MI5, known for its collection of disgraced spies. However, when David's life is endangered, River is prepared to abandon his stationary assignments and go rogue, determined to protect his family at any cost.

Jackson Lamb, the unorthodox and grizzled head of Slough House, once served alongside David Cartwright and recognizes the formidable nature of the man. When a distress signal activates at Intelligence Service HQ, it's Lamb who is summoned to identify the casualty. Driven by an old loyalty and a commitment to his current charges, Lamb will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of an agent in jeopardy, even if it means throwing protocol out the window.

Spook Street is now a major TV series, Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman. Praised by critics and readers alike, this exceptional novel has been hailed as 'a terrific spy novel' by Ian Rankin and 'a modern masterpiece' by the Irish Times. The Daily Telegraph called it 'outstanding,' reinforcing its status as a must-read for any fan of the genre.

Immerse yourself in a world of espionage, double-crossing, and unexpected alliances with Spook Street, where nothing is ever as it seems and the past can be a deadly enemy.