Clown Town: Slough House, Book 9

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Clown Town pulls you back into Slough House when a tiny clue blows open a case the Service would rather bury. River Cartwright tugs the loose thread and trips old loyalties and darker favors from the Troubles era. Jackson Lamb prowls, the slow horses bicker, and every joke hides a knife.

The plot tightens quietly, then hits hard; the payoff lands with a cold jolt.

As audio, the story does the work: it’s easy to follow, the tension holds, and Sean Barrett keeps voices clear and the pace tight without stealing the show. You get wit, danger, and a moral punch that lingers. If you want smart spy fiction that actually moves, this is your next listen.