Book Review: “London Rules” by Mick Herron

London Rules by Mick Herron

Yet another slow horses episode, and yet another major screw up.

In post-Brexit London, the slow horses actually don’t seem quite so hopeless.  Sure, they are hopeless, but not quite so totally hopeless.

As fans of the slow horses (the slow cavalry?)  know, “London Rules” means “cover your arse”, i.e., from your own side.  As usual, the government, wanna be PMs and mayors, and the secret service are tussling for position and power.  The slow horses aren’t really allowed to play these games, of course.

In addition to the threats from within, the nation faces yet another terror attack, and the security services are scrambling to figure out who the maniacs are this time.

Unfortunately, slow horse Roddy Ho has gormlessly walked in it, and is trampling it all over.  His detention for treason drags the slow horses into the game, like it or not.  Which leads to further catastrophe. 

If the slow horses manage to survive, they face prison and dissolution of Slough House.

Oh, and don’t forget the terrorists are still out there.

Just another day at Slough House.

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1. Mick Herron, London Rules, New York, Soho Crime, 2017.

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