Real Tigers

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLDSBORO GOLD DAGGER AND THE IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER SHORTLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON OLD PECULIAR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR If you read one spy novel this year read Real Tigers The Spectator The finest new crime series this millennium Mail on Sunday Catherine Standish knows that chance encounters never happen to spooks. Shes worked in the Intelligence Service long enough to understand treachery double-dealing and stabbing in the back. What she doesnt know is why anyone would target her: a recovering drunk pushing paper with the other lost causes in Jackson Lambs kingdom of exiles at Slough House. Whoever it is holding her hostage it cant be personal. It must be about Slough House. Most likely it is about Jackson Lamb. And say what you like about Lamb hell never leave a joe in the lurch. He might even be someone you could trust with your life . . .