Fast Track: The 18th Spider Shepherd Thriller [Paperback] Leather, Stephen

Spider Shepherd is back, and this time the stakes are personal. When a routine surveillance op goes sideways, the MI5 operative finds himself pulled into a tangled web involving a high-speed train heist, Russian intelligence, and a threat that could derail Britain's national security. Stephen Leather drops Shepherd into the kind of tightly-wound scenario he's known for — split-second decisions, shifting loyalties, and action that doesn't let up. This is the 18th installment in the series, and Leather's still bringing the craft: sharp dialogue, meticulous tradecraft, and a protagonist who's smart enough to know when the rules need bending. If you like your spy thrillers fast-paced, detail-oriented, and grounded in real-world intelligence work, Shepherd's your guy. Perfect for fans of Mick Herron or anyone who thinks Jason Bourne could use a British accent and better paperwork.