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Mick Herron Reading Order

6 series · 29 books

Mystery & Thriller

Mick Herron is a British author known for intelligent spy thrillers and mysteries that blend sharp wit with intricate plotting. His Slough House series, featuring a team of MI5 agents relegated to a dumping ground department, has earned critical acclaim and spawned the acclaimed television adaptation Slow Horses. A two-time major award winner including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger and Diamond Dagger, Herron has established himself as a master of the contemporary espionage novel over two decades of prolific writing.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2026)

Start with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 and read in order.

Start this series with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8

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The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Usual Santas
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Ten Year Stretch
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1

Short Story Collections Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2013–2022)

Start with All the Livelong Day and Other Stories and read in order.

Start this series with All the Livelong Day and Other Stories

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All the Livelong Day and Other Stories
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Dolphin Junction
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Slough House Series

Ongoing

14 books (2010–2025)

Start with Slow Horses, the first of 14 books in the Slough House series.

Start this series with Slow Horses

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2
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3
4
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5
Spook Street
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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London Rules
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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The Marylebone Drop / The Drop
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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10
The Last Dead Letter
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Slough House
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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13
Standing by the Wall
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2008–2023)

Start with Reconstruction, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Reconstruction

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Reconstruction
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Nobody Walks
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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This is What Happened
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Secret Hours
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Zoe Boehm Series

Complete

4 books (2003–2009)

Start with Down Cemetery Road, the first of 4 books in the Zoe Boehm series.

Start this series with Down Cemetery Road

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Down Cemetery Road
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Last Voice You Hear
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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Smoke and Whispers
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mick Herron written?
Mick Herron has written 29 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mick Herron series?
Here are the first books in Mick Herron's series: Anthologies: The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8; Short Story Collections: All the Livelong Day and Other Stories; Slough House: Slow Horses; Zoe Boehm: Down Cemetery Road.
What order should I read Mick Herron's books?
We recommend reading Mick Herron's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mick Herron still writing new books?
Yes, Mick Herron has 1 ongoing series: Slough House.

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