Mick Herron Reading Order
6 series · 28 books
Mick Herron is a British author known for his gripping mystery and thriller novels, particularly the acclaimed Slough House series, which inspired the television adaptation, Slow Horses. With a prolific career spanning from 2003 to 2025, he has penned 28 works across six series, including the Zoe Boehm series, standalone novels, and short stories. His exceptional writing has earned him prestigious accolades, including the 2013 Gold Dagger for Dead Lions and the 2025 Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2011–2018)
Start with The Mammoth Book of Best British Crime 8 and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | What We Do 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Likely Complete2 books (2013–2022)
Start with All the Livelong Day and Other Stories and read in order.
Slough House Series
Ongoing14 books (2010–2025)
Start with Slow Horses, the first of 14 books in the Slough House series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Slow Horses 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dead Lions 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The List 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Real Tigers 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Spook Street 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  London Rules 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Marylebone Drop / The Drop 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Joe Country 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Catch 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Last Dead Letter 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Slough House 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Bad Actors 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Standing by the Wall 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Clown Town 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete4 books (2008–2023)
Start with Reconstruction, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Zoe Boehm Series
Complete4 books (2003–2009)
Start with Down Cemetery Road, the first of 4 books in the Zoe Boehm series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mick Herron written?
- Mick Herron has written 28 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
- 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.