Author Mick Herron Books in Order List [2025]

Mick Herron is a bestselling author known for his witty and suspenseful spy novels. His books, especially the Slough House series, have won many fans for their clever plots and memorable characters.

On this page, you’ll find all of Mick Herron’s books listed by series, popularity, and publication date. Whether you’re new to his stories or a longtime fan, this guide will help you find the best reading order.

🕒 Author Mick Herron Books in Chronological Order (By Year)

Here you’ll find Mick Herron’s books listed by the year they were published. This is a great way to see his writing journey from the start.

No.	Year	Book Title	Buy Now
1	2003	Down Cemetery Road	>>Buy @Amazon<<
2	2004	The Last Voice You Hear	>>Buy @Amazon<<
3	2006	Why We Die	>>Buy @Amazon<<
4	2008	Reconstruction	>>Buy @Amazon<<
5	2009	Smoke and Whispers	>>Buy @Amazon<<
6	2010	Slow Horses	>>Buy @Amazon<<
7	2013	Dead Lions	>>Buy @Amazon<<
8	2013	What We Do (Short Story)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
9	2013	All the Livelong Day and Other Stories (Collection)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
10	2015	The List (Slough House novella)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
11	2015	Nobody Walks	>>Buy @Amazon<<
12	2016	Real Tigers	>>Buy @Amazon<<
13	2017	Spook Street	>>Buy @Amazon<<
14	2018	London Rules	>>Buy @Amazon<<
15	2018	The Marylebone Drop / The Drop (Novella)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
16	2018	This is What Happened	>>Buy @Amazon<<
17	2019	Joe Country	>>Buy @Amazon<<
18	2020	The Catch (Novella)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
19	2021	Slough House	>>Buy @Amazon<<
20	2022	Bad Actors	>>Buy @Amazon<<
21	2022	Standing by the Wall (Interlude)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
22	2022	Dolphin Junction (Collection)	>>Buy @Amazon<<
23	2023	The Secret Hours	>>Buy @Amazon<<

🌟 Author Mick Herron Books by Popularity

Here are Mick Herron’s books ranked from most popular to least, based on fan favorites, star ratings, and cultural impact. This list helps you find his most loved stories.

No.	Year	Book Title	Star Ratings
1	2010	Slow Horses	★★★★★
2	2013	Dead Lions	★★★★★
3	2016	Real Tigers	★★★★☆
4	2017	Spook Street	★★★★☆
5	2018	London Rules	★★★★☆
6	2019	Joe Country	★★★★☆
7	2021	Slough House	★★★★☆
8	2022	Bad Actors	★★★★☆
9	2015	The List	★★★★☆
10	2023	The Secret Hours	★★★★☆

📚 Author Mick Herron Books by Series Order

Here you’ll find Mick Herron’s books in reading order by series. This is perfect if you want to follow your favorite characters from the start.

📙 Slough House (Jackson Lamb) Series

Slow Horses
Dead Lions
The List (novella)
Real Tigers
Spook Street
London Rules
The Marylebone Drop / The Drop (novella)
Joe Country
The Catch (novella)
Slough House
Bad Actors
Standing by the Wall (interlude)

📙 Zoe Boehm (Oxford Investigations) Series

Down Cemetery Road
The Last Voice You Hear
Why We Die
Smoke and Whispers

📖 Companion Books

What We Do (short story)
All the Livelong Day and Other Stories (collection)
Dolphin Junction (collection)

📖 Standalone Books

Reconstruction
Nobody Walks
This is What Happened
The Secret Hours

📖 Upcoming Books

Clown Town (Slough House #13, expected 2025)

✅ Final Thoughts

Mick Herron’s books are perfect for readers who love clever mysteries, spies, and sharp humor. If you’re just starting out, begin with "Slow Horses," the first book in the Slough House series.

Fans of John le Carré and Charles Cumming will also enjoy Mick Herron’s thrilling novels. Happy reading!