By Royal Command (2008): The fifth Young Bond novel [7] was released in the UK on 3 September 2008. In this book, James Bond falls in love with his Irish maid, Roan. [8] [9] Bond leaves Eton College due to the incident with the maid, as mentioned in Ian Fleming's novel You Only Live Twice. [10] This book is set in multiple European countries including Austria, England, France, Germany and Switzerland. The Royal Family and the British secret service also play a part in the plot (revealing that Bond's tutor is a British spy). [11] BloodFever is the engaging second installment of the Young Bond series. After some adventures abroad, the young student has returned to Eton. He’s made a few friends and now he is trying something new. The Danger Society is not your average group, but they enjoy taking risks and so does Bond, so here he is.

With the prospect of summer vacation tempting him, he’s excited to go on an upcoming school trip. The trip will take them to Sardinia, a gorgeous Italian island. On top of that, he is looking forward to the chance to get to hang out with his cousin Victor. Not everything is as it appears at first glance on this island, however. MI6-HQ.com interview with Charlie Higson". In Conversation With Charlie Higson . Retrieved 8 March 2006.

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Charlie Higson is an English author of fiction. He was born in the United Kingdom on July 3, 1958. He first became a published author in the year 1992 thanks to the release of his first full-length fictional novel. Hurricane Gold (2007): The fourth Young Bond novel, Hurricane Gold, is set in Mexico and the Caribbean. The book was released on 6 September 2007 in the UK. [6] The plot is centred on Bond trying to foil the robbery of a team of professional criminals, only to end up following them around Mexico and eventually to a mysterious Caribbean island called Lagrimas Negras. The book contains many references to Mayan mythology and much of the end is focused on it. This brand new James Bond adventure arrives during a momentous year for Ian Fleming Publications. 13 April 2023 marks 70 years since the initial publication of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. The company are celebrating 70 years of 007 throughout 2023, with many events planned, including the release of the Bond books under their own imprint on 13 April. The five book Young Bond series will be re-released in the UK on 5 April 2012 with all new cover art by Hyperion Books. [31] US publication [ edit ]

John Gardner, who had written fourteen original novels and two novelizations featuring the adult Bond, was also critical of the series prior to the release of the first book. He stated: He also collaborated on a radio comedy, with his friend Paul Whitehouse. He has been in the business and public eye quite a bit due to his success on the sketch show, gaining him attention, credits, and reputation. He also co-wrote a screenplay for a film titled Suite 16 in 1994. Miramax Buys Rights to First Two Young James Bond Novels". CommanderBond.net. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009 . Retrieved 23 June 2004.The day before I got the call, I had no notion of a new Bond adventure. It was not on my mind. And yet just a day or two after the call, the idea leapt almost fully formed – it shot out with the clarity and decisiveness of a poisoned blade hidden in the sole of a Smersh shoe. My story is set two days before the Coronation and finds Bond reflecting on his recent mission – to ‘neutralise’ a threat to King Charles III in the form of the self-styled Æthelstan of Wessex who sees himself as the true heir to the throne. The mission takes Bond to Croatia, Hungary and an ancient castle where Bond must take on Æthelstan and his army. Some things go as planned. Others do not. Corinne Turner, Managing Director of Ian Fleming Publications Ltd, comments: “The Coronation of King Charles III is a momentous occasion for the country. We asked ourselves how we at Ian Fleming Publications could celebrate it, and the answer seemed obvious. Ian Fleming’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was first published on 1st April 1963. What better way, sixty years on, to mark this new chapter in history than with a brand new story: On His Majesty’s Secret Service? We shared our thoughts with Charlie, and he was delighted to take on the challenge of writing a Bond adventure in time for publication in May. Together we hope this book will give valuable support to the National Literacy Trust.” With the release of the Hurricane Gold book TAMBA and Fleming media released the Avenue of Death game which is based on one of the chapters in the book.

In addition to writing plenty of popular works in print, he has also contributed to many series– both original and collaborative. He has released a graphic novel and worked in entertainment for a long time. He currently resides in London along with his family.

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In May 2016, Cole's third book in the series is revealed to be titled Strike Lightning, scheduled to come out sometime during Fall later in the year. [20] On 11 August 2008 Puffin Books announced the first Young Bond alternate reality game (ARG), The Shadow War. [35] The online game started on 23 August, when Charlie Higson set the first mission during his appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. In the game, players around the world use a range of media, including the Young Bond books themselves and the World Wide Web, to complete the missions and influence the outcome of the game. Charlie Higson took part in a live online event that concluded the game on 8 October 2008. [36] Illustrations [ edit ] According to Charlie Higson, Ian Fleming Publications initially planned for him to only write one novel and that every subsequent novel would be written by a rotating author. This plan fell apart and Higson agreed to author future books in the series. However, following Higson's five books, subsequent books have been written by Steve Cole. [4] Main series [ edit ]