who wrote slow horses

The book "Slow Horses" was written by Mick Herron. He is a British mystery and thriller novelist, best known for his Slough House series, of which "Slow Horses" is the first volume. The series follows MI5 agents who have been exiled from the mainstream agency due to various failures. Mick Herron's "Slow Horses" was first published in 2010 and later adapted into a highly acclaimed television series by Apple TV+. Herron's work has earned multiple awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger and Diamond Dagger for lifetime achievement.