The third novel in the Slow Horses series. The MI5 rejects are not only hunting a missing diamond but tracking down their kidnapped colleague. Funny, dark and gripping.

Great book. Well written. I've enjoyed all the books I've read by this author and will be looking out for more in the future.

Thanks very much to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title. Many thanks, Dave

This book gripped me from beginning to end. I am not normally a reader of spy fiction but this was recommended to me and I’m so glad it was.

If you aren’t reading the Mick Herron Slough House books yet then you are missing out on one of the very best reading experiences. Jackson Lamb heads up the “Slow Horses” a team of misfits who have worked for the secret security services but have, in some way, failed in their duties and are put out to pasture in Slough House and given mundane and tedious tasks. They are trained agents who all feel their talents are not being used to the best of their abilities. Lamb appears a slovenly dinosaur of a character but returning readers (this is book 3) will know that he is still sharper and more devious than many of the active agents – he is too dangerous to be cut loose but a loose cannon who would not play well with others.

Real Tigers opens with a kidnap of one of Lamb’s team and the dis-united bunch are sparked into action to look out for one of their own. As is typical of a Mick Herron book there are lots of clever sub plots brought into play and sharp eyed reader will still miss lots of the subtle clues and red herrings. The writing almost feels a masterclass of language efficiency (except when Lamb speaks and considerably lowers the tone, but raises the enjoyment).

I read a lot of spy thrillers many years ago then fell out of love with them. The Mick Herron books have brought me back into the fold, these are page-turners of the highest order and each story is a treasure. Real Tigers allows the reader a deeper dig into the characters inhabiting Slough House, they are complicated, angry people but you will root for them and you want them to gain the upper hand over the M16 agents who will cross their paths.

Real Tigers, read the series from the start to get the most enjoyment from Real Tigers but don’t put off discovering the joys of Slough House and its dysfunctional occupants.

Provided by NetGalley for an honest review.

Once again, this was a really good read. I can’t say I feel for the Slow Horses, but I do prefer them over the other spooks. They did a grand job in this story. The characters are definitely well written and the plot is very twisty and turny and I really enjoyed that. I’m so intrigued about what’s going to happen next, I think I’m going to read the next one straight away.

This was a really slow paced book. Sometimes I found it a little boring and my mind kept wandering away from the book. When I returned back to the book, it was so slow, that I found that nothing had happened anyway. There were quite a few characters and because I couldn’t really get totally into it, I found it tricky to remember who was who and when I got to the end, I wasn’t even 100% sure what had happened. Not really my cup of tea I’m afraid.

This was the first in Mike Herron's Lamb series that I read. It is well written, with a brilliant plot, and is responsible for getting me totally hooked on this series of unputdownable books.

With thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me a copy of the book in exchange for this honest review.

This is a really odd book. I can't decide whether it is utterly brilliant, or complete farce. Or chillingly realistic. I think I'm siding towards a preference and I'm intrigued enough by the totally unique writing style to want to read another book. Like nothing I've ever read before. I read the 5th one first and then couldn't really face the others, so one it is.

Another great outing for the Slow Horses, with the trademark twisty plot and great dialogue. Also a nice satirical take on our political overlords!

This series is slowly getting better for me, but I still wouldn't call it brilliant. I'm not a fan of the characters, who in this book felt a little bit childish. The plot is still incredibly thin, to make way for the characters. I just found it really boring.

Really enjoyable and can’t wait to read Book 4 of Slough House series. For full review please go to https://joebloggshere.tumblr.com/post/180102708376/real-tigers-by-mick-herron-this-is-the-third-book

The Slough House saga continues with more adventures for the Secret Service misfits. We get more insight into the enigma that is Jackson Lamb - a move which is to be welcomed because I haven’t been able to get much of a handle on him so far. Glad to see that the overarching Taverner / Tearney feud is continuing - hopefully this will be resolved in the next book{s} otherwise I might feel a bit cheated!

I loved the entire series of Slough House books from Mick Herron, and this doesn't disappoint. More shenanigans from Jackson and his team of misfits. Excellent read.

Real tigers continues the Jackson Lamb series. Yes it’s a bit same-ey, in that the “slow horses” of Slough House are a down trodden lack lustre group of mis-fits and disaster prone individuals who come good; rise to the occasion and end up as heroes, but the characterisation of the individuals is superb, the humour and intrigue are well scripted and if you enjoy spy stories you’ll love it.

Here’s hoping that the next in the series breaks this particular formulaic principle, otherwise you will feel “read this; bought the tee shirt nothing new”. Mick Herron is too good an author to fall into this trap

This is the 3rd book in the 'Slough House' series by author Mick Herron. Slough House is a dumping ground for British intelligence agents who have messed up a case. The "slow horses," are given menial tasks rather than be trusted on bigger cases.

This book - the third in Mick Herron's "Slough House" series - did not disappoint. I am reading the books back to back - something I have not done with a series for quite some time.

Further adventures (though the book could easily be read as a stand-alone) of the misfit spooks and their erstwhile leader Jackson Lamb. This time, we start to see through Jackson's apparent contempt for his team when one of their number is kidnapped, a step too far for him to accept!

The slow horses bond and develop as they spring into action - providing an alternative view and counterpoint to the activities of the "real" spooks and their puppeteers. There are (as ever) some darkly comic moments, and further insights into the various members of the team (including the newer members, who are seeking a way to make their mark).

Sub-plots are carefully woven to provide a satisfying tapestry, with more than a nod to current day politics and characters.

Another good read...and being hooked on this series, I'm moving straight on to the next one!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this in return for my honest review.

Another fantastic Jackson Lamb novel! The humour, fast-pacing and imaginative storylines make these books unputdownable.

A fantastic read. Thoroughly enjoyed this and it is not something I would usually pick up. Will look for more from this author in future.

I love these books - how to make failed spies sound good! The prose is rivetting, amusing and well crafted. I could not put them down and read each one avidly.