The young bond series by charlie higson and steve cole are young adult novels which chronicle the adventures of a young james bond in the 1930s. Red nemesis will be published simultaneously in hardcover, paperback and for kindle on 4th may 2017 and according to the blurb on amazon james is back in steve coles fourth and final blistering young bond adventure. See the complete young bond series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Strike lightning by steve cole, 9781782952428, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Cole unveiled the title and cover at the cheltenham literary festival today in england. Comic book artist kev walker illustrated higsons novel. For special services by john gardner nook book ebook. Preorder from amazon uk red nemesis will be published simultaneously in hardcover, paperback and for kindle on 4th may 2017 and according to the blurb on amazon. In silverfin by charlie higson, james bond is years old and a student at eton college which he cant wait to get away from and go visit his aunt and uncle in scotland. We talk to steve cole, author of shoot to kill, the first young bond novel in 6 years, about channeling the iconic hero as a young man. The books are true to ian flemings original timeline and have proven to be extremely popular with bond fans both young and old. Not to mention the new young bond, zrex, slime squad and tripwire series. Today steve cole revealed the title for his second young bond novel.
His several original doctor who novels have also been bestsellers. This was a good book, but quite jarring as it feels like quite a step down and to the side compared with higsons five part series. Of course there are a lot of authors and a lot of books out there so this isnt. When james stumbles upon a horrific sight, he knows things are not what they seem. Steve cole is the author of the hugely successful astrosaurs series for younger readers as well as many titles for older readers including z. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The young bond books themselves are a truly ambitious undertaking.
Rebecca raisin is an australian author of contemporary romance and chick lit novels. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. James is back in steve coles fourth and final blistering young bond adventure. Aug 17, 2016 watch the heartpounding trailer to steve coles brand new young bond novel, strike lightning.
Bond teams up with the boys cousin, red, in order to find him. Sep 16, 2016 the title of the next young bond adventure was revealed earlier this week by random house. Young bond is a series of young adult spy novels featuring ian flemings secret agent james bond as a young teenage boy attending school at eton college in the 1930s. The first young bond novel, silverfin was also adapted and released as a graphic novel on 2 october 2008 by puffin books. William boyd wrote that book and it picked up with bonds life in 1969. Jack reacher where applicable, we provide you with both the publication order of the books written, as well as the chronological order of the books.
Watch the heartpounding trailer to steve coles brand new young bond novel, strike lightning. Your order is now being processed and we have sent a confirmation email to you at. Her love of reading morphed over time into the desire to write fiction. Its set in mafiasoaked, goldenera hollywood, giving this proto007 plenty of scope for adventure. The young bond series of novels was started by charlie higson and, between 2005 and 2009, five novels and one short story were published.
May 28, 2014 steve cole is the author of the hugely successful astrosaurs series for younger readers as well as many titles for older readers including z. Browse the book pages for information on each of young bonds actionpacked adventures, read the missions log for the latest news and dont forget to play the games to find out how young bond you are. Lee child, and then in order of the character or series ie. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in 1953 by ian fleming, a british author, journalist, and former naval intelligence officer. In a break from tradition, the first edition of this young bond novel will be published in paperback, eschewing the usual hardback debut. The explosive action continues in steve coles second young bond adventure. As a lifelong fan of flemings books steve cole is comfortable in bond s world including several playful nods to the older bond s character.
Steve cole is a bestselling childrens author whose sales exceed three million copies. James bond is back again in steve cole s third thrilling young bond adventure. The books are written at a upper grade reading level, who are on the cusp of reading at an. Steve cole and the first young bond author charlie higson came together at the hay festival to mark the official handover of the authorship. The bestselling young bond novels were first written by charlie higson. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. Charlie higson, steve cole, gerard doyle related series. The young bond series continues with steve coles shoot to kill. Jamess cuban holiday has become a nightmare mission to save an old friend from a villain.
Apr 30, 2017 the bestselling young bond novels are set in the 1930s and they show how james bonds early adventures shape the man he is to become. Oct 10, 2015 today steve cole revealed the title for his second young bond novel. Red nemesis has a great hook with the appearance of bonds fathers backpack. I must confess that i have yet to have read any of the young bond books but i know that many fans like them alot. Steve cole reveals title of his third young bond novel. Cole, steve cole, has picked up the bond baton from charlie higson with this his first book in the young bond sereis. James bond is back again in steve coles third thrilling young bond adventure. His school is determined to make him believe what happened was an accident, but james b. Above are young bond series books that are currently on. Clair stanton we love this book actionpacked, with references to flemings bond that will surprise and delight the most avid bond fan. The bestselling young bond novels are set in the 1930s and they show how james bonds early adventures shape the man he is to become. Steve cole books list of books by author steve cole. Buy from amazon uk discussing his entries in the young bond saga he revealed that his third book in the series, to be released in september, will be titled strike lightning. Sep 02, 2015 steve coles first young bond book, shoot to kill, will be released in paperback on october 22, 2015.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His hugely successful astrosaurs young fiction series has been a uk topten childrens bestseller and been published widely internationally. Pr in this continuation of the very popular young bond series by charlie higson, james. Something that cant be achieved with the celebrity author affair unless they ask boyd back and he agrees. The bond girl, anya, is well drawn and a welcome partner to james. The recommended demographic is between 17 year olds, as bond himself starts this series at age. Pr in this continuation of the very popular young bond series by charlie higson, james bond is back after his expulsion from eton, this time at a. Its a cracking read with fantasic fight scenes, glam parties and some pretty decent plotting the times. Steve coles first young bond book, shoot to kill, will be released in paperback on october 22, 2015.
Even if coles first book isnt top notch, at least he can improve on it, having 4 novels to write. Conversely, young bond is a series of teen books that adults can enjoy. The series, written by charlie higson, was originally planned to include only five novels. Title of steve coles final young bond book revealed. Steve cole is the author of the hugely successful astrosaurs series for younger readers, along with many titles for older readers including z. Teenager james bond has left school for the summer when he receives a package from beyond the grave. Ian fleming publications recently announced that stephen cole is going to continue writing the young bond series, with the next book planned to be released in late 2014. An original comedy, fantasy and adventure writer, steves work includes a broad.
There are other books still to come, about bonds life. The young bond series continues with steve cole s shoot to kill. Well written, entertaining, educational and authentic in spirit. If there are additional titles from this series that you would like added. Enjoy exploring and make sure to check out steves blog for the latest news on what hes writing and where hes visiting. Set in the 1930s, they show how jamess early adventures shape the man he is to become. She has had her short stories published in various anthologies and fiction magazines, and has shifted. Together they unveiled a giant replica book cover of shoot to kill, a striking black and metallic design which gives a few hints as to what will unfold in bonds next adventure. Its unrealistic to expect the same author to always be available to. The new series by steve cole will pick up where charlie higson left off and will follow teenaged james in the aftermath of his expulsion from eton.
Red nemesis has a great hook with the appearance of bond s fathers backpack. As a lifelong fan of flemings books steve cole is comfortable in bonds world including several playful nods to the older bonds character. James is on home soil when he receives a package with a message from beyond the grave. Steve cole reveals title of his third young bond novel the. Steve coles vision of young james bond ends on a high as red nemesis is a thrilling pageturner from start to finish.
You feel like you are really there in prestalin moscow and there are answers from bonds past which havent been referenced since skyfall. Mimic is one of the best henchmen of all the young bond books. Cole had tough shoes to fill, as higson not only perfectly understood bond, but is the closest author who could write in flemings familiar prose, as. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. Title of steve coles final young bond book revealed the. Next young bond novel announced author steve cole unveiled. Cole took over the young bond series from charlie higson who ended his tenure with by royal command which details the events surrounding bonds expulsion from eton.
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