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The Fifteenth Man by William Cook

By Chris Connor

12 October, 2026

Sometimes the setting is the most important part of a good thriller. When it comes to Cold War and World War II-set stories, Berlin is often centre stage; the divided city, the wall, the checkpoints, the guns, the Stasi and much more make it ripe…

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London Station by David McCloskey

By Vicki Weisfeld

8 October, 2026

Ever since David McCloskey arrived with his debut espionage novel Damascus Station in 2021, we’ve looked forward to the next, and the next. It was followed by Moscow X, The Seventh Floor and The Persian, and the former CIA analyst has earned a reputation as…

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King Zero by Charlie Higson

By Chris Connor

1 October, 2026

Ian Fleming famously created James Bond in 1953 with Casino Royale, and the modern super spy appeared in 14 books before the author’s death in 1964. In the 60-plus years since there have been numerous writers contributing to the Bond continuation novels covering the original…

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The best spy shows and films of the 1960s

By Paul Burke

30 September, 2026

Espionage fans know we are in a golden era of spy novels, films and television shows right now, but it’s a genre that has never really gone out of fashion. Spies on Screen is my new book coming out on 20 October 2026 and it…

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Fall from Grace by Leye Adenle

By Paul Burke

15 September, 2026

Crime is a broad genre and at Crime Fiction Lover we are on top of all the trends. Cosy mysteries and high concept thrillers are both really big with readers at the moment, but there is so much more out there and always room for…

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If you love Slow Horses, you'll love these books too...

By crimefictionlover

14 September, 2026

Here at Crime Fiction Lover, we’re proud to have got in at the ground floor when Mick Herron began his Slough House novels. As time has gone on, the books have gone from strength to strength – the author was truly a fresh voice, a…

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Slow Horses Season 6 comes to Apple TV

By Chris Connor

8 September, 2026

Few shows on Apple TV have captured the attention quite like Slow Horses. The adaptation of Mick Herron’s novels has earned rave reviews and awards recognition for writer Will Smith and the cast. Marquee names from Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas to Hugo Weaving,…

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Cold Sunset by William Boyd

By Chris Connor

6 September, 2026

William Boyd is best known for his literary works like Any Human Heart, The New Confessions and The Romantic, in a career that has spanned over 40 years and earned wide acclaim. Amidst the higher brow novels he has frequently dipped his toes into the…

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The Fifteenth Man by William Cook

London Station by David McCloskey

King Zero by Charlie Higson

The best spy shows and films of the 1960s

Fall from Grace by Leye Adenle

If you love Slow Horses, you'll love these books too...

Slow Horses Season 6 comes to Apple TV

Cold Sunset by William Boyd

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