Slow Horses Books in Order
Quick answer
Start with Slow Horses (2010), book 1 of the Slough House series, and read the novels in publication order. Characters and storylines carry from book to book, so the order matters. Newest: Clown Town (2025).
- 1.
Slow Horses(2010)
Start hereTV S1 (2022) - 2.
Dead Lions(2013)
TV S2 (2022) - 3.
Real Tigers(2016)
TV S3 (2023) - 4.
Spook Street(2017)
TV S4 (2024) - 5.
London Rules(2018)
TV S5 (2025) - 6.
Joe Country(2019)
- 7.
Slough House(2021)
- 8.
Bad Actors(2022)
- 9.
Clown Town(2025)
Newest - 10.
The List(2015)
Optional - 11.
The Marylebone Drop(2018)
Optional - 12.
The Last Dead Letter(2020)
Optional - 13.
The Catch(2020)
Optional
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Slow Horses in?
Start with Slow Horses (2010), book 1 of the Slough House series, and read the novels in publication order. Characters and storylines carry from book to book, so the order matters.
How many books are in Slow Horses?
9 main books, published 2010–2025, plus 4 side stories.
What is the latest Slow Horses book?
The newest book in our reading order for Slow Horses is "Clown Town" (2025).
Can I read Slow Horses out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
Which books in Slow Horses are prequels, novellas or side stories?
"The List" (novella), "The Marylebone Drop" (novella), "The Last Dead Letter" (novella), "The Catch" (novella). Each is placed in the reading order below.
Has Slow Horses been adapted for TV or film?
Apple TV's Slow Horses (from 2022) adapts Mick Herron's Slough House novels.
What should I read after Slow Horses?
Readers who finish Slow Horses often move on to Gabriel Allon, Jason Bourne, Jack Ryan or The Camel Club. Each has a reading order on this site.