Ian Fleming Livres

Quelque chose bougeait au milieu des églantines. C'était un mouvement imperceptible et extraordinaire. Lentement, centimètre par centimètre, il vit s'élever entre les ronces t les branches d'églantine, une assez grosse tige épineuse d'une raideur anormale. Elle continua de s'élever jusqu'à dépasser le buisson d'une trentaine de centimètres. Puis, brusquement, elle s'immobilisa...

Goldfinger, le septième roman de Ian Fleming mettant en scène James Bond, entraîne l'agent secret britannique à travers le monde pour stopper un mégalomane obsédé par l'or : Auric Goldfinger. Cruel, astucieux et extrêmement prudent, Goldfinger est un tricheur au Canasta et un escroc de grande envergure, toujours impliqué dans des affaires douteuses. C'est le type d'homme que Bond déteste. Il est donc fortuit que Bond soit chargé par la Banque d'Angleterre et le MI5 de découvrir ce que le plus riche homme du pays prévoit de faire avec sa fortune illégalement acquise, et quel lien il entretient avec SMERSCH, le redouté corps soviétique traquant les espions. Cependant, une fois infiltré dans l'organisation de ce criminel dangereux, 007 réalise que les plans de Goldfinger sont plus grandioses – et mortels – que tout ce qu'il aurait pu imaginer. Il projette non seulement le plus grand vol d'or de l'histoire, mais aussi un acte de masse meurtrier…

James Bond est de retour. Comme vous ne l’avez jamais vu. Tout commence par une étourdissante partie de baccara. Le Chiffre, mystérieux et puissant agent au service des Russes, joue au casino de royale-les-eaux pour financer ses sinistres projets. Mais un adversaire aux nerfs d’acier vient s’asseoir en face de lui. Son nom est Bond. James Bond. Mais cette partie endiablée n’est que la première épreuve. L’agent secret va devoir déployer toute son habileté et son courage pour mettre fin aux machinations des ennemis du monde libre. A moins qu’une épreuve plus diabolique que toutes les autres n’ait raison de lui : l’amour... Casino royale, le film, a lancé avec fracas l'incarnation de James Bond par Daniel Craig.

Bond, James Bond est de retour. Et cette fois l'agent secret le plus célèbre n'a d'autre choix que d'affronter le Diable lui-même s'il veut sauver le monde. Pourra-t-il empêcher le pire, alors qu'un avion de ligne britannique disparaît et que se multiplient les signes avant-coureurs d'un conflit planétaire ? Écrit par le romancier Sebastian Faulks pour saluer le centenaire de la naissance de Ian Fleming, Le Diable l'emporte reprend les aventures du légendaire espion de Sa Majesté là où son créateur les a laissées, au sommet de la guerre froide. Un brillant hommage, dans la meilleure tradition du suspense qui a fait le succès mondial de 007, à l'écrit comme à l'écran.

The Official 007 Cocktail Book Just as fast cars, exotic locations and opulent casinos are synonymous with the world of Ian Fleming's James Bond, so too are cocktails. From the very first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in which Bond christens The Vesper, to the immortal lines, 'shaken and not stirred,' which first appeared in print in Diamonds Are Forever, cocktails are at the glamorous heart of every Bond story. Whether it's the favored Martini, which features in almost every book, or a refreshing Negroni or Daiquiri, strong, carefully crafted drinks are a consistent feature of the Bond novels, and they have become a symbol of the James Bond lifestyle which so many fans aspire to emulate. In this authorized James Bond cocktail book the reader will discover excerpts from Ian Fleming's writing, with cocktail recipes to match. There are ten classic drinks from the pages of the novels, plus 40 brand-new ones inspired by the people, places and plots of the original novels, created by the mixologists at London's award-winning bar, Swift.

A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and most include accompanying exercises and glossaries.

Novels by Doyle, Maugham, Charteris, MacDonald, Gardner, Woolrick, and Fleming deal with spies and secret agents in World Wars I and II and the cold war

James Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent, has thrilled audiences for over fifty years with his globetrotting adventures. The James Bond Omnibus collects some of Ian Fleming’s literary adventures in comic strip form for the first time in a single volume. This mammoth edition is packed with thrilling action as James Bond faces enemies both old and new. In the classic stories On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and You Only Live Twice SPECTRE returns along with Bond’s greatest adversary Ernst Stavro Blofeld, meanwhile in The Man with the Golden Gun the secret agent finds himself in the sights of deadly assassin Francesco Scaramanga. These, plus other classic stories from the James Bond comic archive, make this volume a must have package!

Six spine-chilling thrillers starring the incomparable, indestructible James Bond.

With the creation of suave secret agent James Bond, Ian Fleming invented one of the most iconic heroes ever to appear in print or on film. This volume contains three of the greatest Bond novels, full of the dazzling plots and arch-villains that made 007 a phenomenon. Here Bond encounters ravishing agent Tatiana Romanova and fiendish Rosa Klebb in Russia; becomes trapped in Dr No's tropical lair with beautiful Honey rider; and confronts ruthless criminal auric Goldfinger, whose lethal schemes involve fifteen billion dollars' worth of gold . . .

s/t: An Anthology from the Fiction of Ian Fleming This book celebrates the greatest of all postwar British fictional icons. For too long the Bond films have overshadowed their literary source - the bizarre, baroque world of Ian Fleming. Full rein is given in this anthology to Fleming's wonderful creations - the deranged villains, their horrifying associates and their surreal lairs; from Dr. No's guano island to Blofeld's Garden of Death. Full attention to is paid to the girls, cars, food, drink and cigarettes consumed by the books' brutal, resourceful hero. From the first Bond novel, "Casino Royale" to the last to be fully finished, "You Only Live Twice", there is an extraordinary zest and ingenuity to Fleming's imagination and "My Name's Bond..." allows readers to see perhaps as never before the author's remarkable abilities. He was, above all, a creator of great set pieces and it is these that are surely at the root of the films' great and lasting success.

The legend continues! Titan Books presents the further adventures of the world's greatest secret agent, in this third instalment of a classic action series! After spending over a year on a fruitless search for Ernst Stavro Blofeld and his sinister organisation, SPECTRE, Bond decides he's had enough and pens his letter of resignation! Before he can deliver it, however, fate smiles on him once more and it's not long before he has ingratiated himself with the Corsican Mafia, managed to get back on Blofeld's trail and got involved with a beautiful woman...This new edition also features an exclusive introduction by OHMSS Bond star George Lazenby and background material created solely for this series.

Exploring fourteen lesser-known cities, the book offers a captivating glimpse into the thrilling destinations of the twentieth century through the lens of Ian Fleming, the renowned creator of James Bond. Each locale is presented as a unique time capsule, showcasing its distinct character and allure. Fleming's narrative weaves together travel, adventure, and cultural insights, inviting readers to discover the hidden gems of these urban landscapes.

Six electrifying novels featuring the special agent who is licensed to kill-James Bond. All the books in this volume have been made into exciting and popular feature films.

James Bond is back in action in this deluxe omnibus with four timeless tales starring Agent 007. Featuring the iconic Octopussy and The Hildebrand Rarity, based on the short stories by Ian Fleming, which are presented alongside The Harpies and River of Death, two unique adventures created by Jim Lawrence.

The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting the second period of Jim Lawrence's celebrated run in comic strip form! Includes nine of Bond's most thrilling and dangerous missions: Trouble Spot, Isle of Condors, The League of Vampires, Die With My Boots On, The Girl Machine, Beware of Butterflies, The Nevsky Nude, The Phoenix Project and The Black Ruby Caper.

The daring James Bond is back, this lime in a lavishly put together collection celebrating the iconic SPECTRE storylines. Featuring 1. Thunderball 2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 3. You Only Live Twice 4. The Spy Who Loved Me. These fully restored and thrilling stories are based on the original Ian Fleming James Bond novels.

The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting the first period of Jim Lawrence's celebrated run in comic strip form! Includes seven of Bond's most thrilling and dangerous missions: The Harpies, River of Death, The Golden Ghost, Fear Face, Double Jeopardy, Starfire and Kingley Amis' controversial post-Fleming story, Colonel Sun.

Every major foreign government has a file on James Bond, British secret agent. Now, Russia s deadly SMERSH organization has targeted him for elimination they have the perfect bait in ravishing agent Tatiana Romanova. Her mission is to lure Bond to Istanbul and seduce him while her superiors handle the rest. But when Bond walks willingly into the trap, a game of cross and double cross ensues with Bond both the stakes and the prize...

Battling the Doctor's twin obsessions with power and pain, he uncovers the true nature of his opponent's covert operation - but he must undergo a deadly assault course before he can destroy the Doctor's plans once and for all.

Collects together the comic strips: Casino Royale, Live And Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds Are Forever, From Russia With Love and Dr No.

James Bond, the world's most famous secret agent, has thrilled audiences for over fifty years with his globe-trotting adventures. THE JAMES BOND OMNIBUS collects eleven of Ian Fleming's original daily comic strips for the very first time in a mammoth omnibus edition.Including the stories: CASINO ROYALE, LIVE AND LET DIE, MOONRAKER, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, DR. NO, GOLDFINGER, FROM A VIEW TO A KILL, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY and THUNDERBALL.

A new, 6th edition of The Time Management Pocketbook will be published in April 2011. Effective use of time is not just about using your diary better; it calls for many management skills. The author, Ian Fleming, looks at these skills within the context of a time management model.

There's no better time to rediscover James Bond. SPECTRE - the international terrorist organization led by Blofeld - is holding the world to ransom with two stolen nuclear weapons. Operation Thunderball is launched to stop them, and, in a race against time, Bond travels to the Bahamas to uncover the stolen bombs before SPECTRE can put its deadly plan into action. With less than a week to find the hidden weapons Bond must enter a world of fine yachts and casinos to infiltrate the secret operation and foil Blofeld. 'Bond is a hero for all time' Jeffrey Deaver

Meet the Pott family. After making their fortune inventing whistling sweets the family buys a new car - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. But Chitty is no ordinary car and the family are soon whisked away on the adventure of a lifetime. Rediscover this timeless classic with all new illustrations, in time for the 60th anniversary!

Literary legend James Bond returns to his 1950s heyday in this exhilarating thriller by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. It's 1957 and James Bond (agent 007) has only just survived his showdown with Auric Goldfinger at Fort Knox. By his side is Pussy Galore, who was with him at the end. Unknown to either of them, the USSR and the West are in a deadly struggle for technological superiority. And SMERSH is back. The Soviet counter-intelligence agency plans to sabotage a Grand Prix race at the most dangerous track in Europe. But it's Bond who finds himself in the driving seat and events take an unexpected turn when he observes a suspicious meeting between SMERSH's driver and a sinister Korean millionaire, Jai Seong Sin. Soon Bond is pitched into an entirely different race uncovering a plan that could bring the West to its knees. Welcoming back familiar faces, including M and Miss Moneypenny, international bestselling author Anthony Horowitz ticks all the boxes: speed, danger, strong women and fiendish villains, to reinvent the golden age of Bond in this brilliantly gripping adventure. Trigger Mortis is also the first James Bond novel to feature previously unseen Ian Fleming material. This is James Bond as Fleming imagined him.

The club where James Bond is asked to settle the dispute over ungentlemanly behaviour is embarrassed. The accused is the unimpeachable Sir Hugo Drax, head of the multi-million-pound Moonraker missile programme on which Britain's future depends.

The sixth James Bond thriller from Ian Fleming’s typewriter. Dispatched by M to investigate the mysterious disappearance of MI6’s Jamaica station chief, Bond was expecting a holiday in the sun. But when he discovers a deadly centipede placed in his hotel room, the vacation is over. On this island, all suspicious activity leads inexorably to Dr Julius No, a reclusive megalomaniac with steel pincers for hands. To find out what the good doctor is hiding, 007 must enlist the aid of local fisherman Quarrel and alluring beachcomber Honeychile Rider. Together they will combat a local legend the natives call ‘the Dragon,’ before Bond alone must face the most punishing test of all: an obstacle course-designed by the sadistic Dr No himself-that measures the limits of the human body’s capacity for agony.

AGENT 007 IS SENT TO FINLAND TO ERADICATE A SECRET NEO-NAZI GROUP OF TERRORISTS. SOME DESCRIPTIONS OF SEX. BESTSELLER.

The last of the author's 007 books comprising three stories, published posthumously

Whether he's making an unexpected discovery in the Bahamas, smashing an international drugs ring in Rome, on the trail of a murderous secret in the Caribbean, enjoying New York's special pleasures or foiling a surprisingly alluring assassin in Berlin's sniper's alley, dangerous missions and seductive women come with the job for James Bond

Longman Structural Readers - Stage 6 Contents:1. James Bond in the Forest2. For Your Eyes Only3. The Air Hostess4. A Risky Business5. The Rare FishFirst published in this edition 1973New impression 1974

Auric Goldfinger - cruel, clever, and frustratingly careful - is the sort of man James Bond hates. But once inside this deadly criminal's organization, 007 finds that Goldfinger's schemes are more grandiose - and lethal - than anyone could have imagined. Not only is he planning the greatest gold robbery in history, but mass murder as well.

Bond is back! The world's greatest secret agent returns when an old friend's body is found in the Alps 20 years after he disappeared. James Bond receives an order to investigate the dark past of Dexter Smith, a retired British Navy commander. Bond quickly finds himself caught between Nazi gold, the Chinese Tongs and the savage, eight-armed embrace of Octopussy! And he finds more mortal danger beneath the waves whilst trailing a missing submarine in The Hildebrand Rarity!

The legend continues! Stand by for more adventures with the world's greatest secret agent, as some of his most thrilling missions are collected for the first time ever! When two M15 agents disappear in Jamaica, Bond is sent to investigate - but a mysterious assailant attempts to dispatch 007 with everything from poisoned nectarines to killer centipedes! And when Bond links the attacks to the island of Crab Key, owned by the mysterious Doctor No, his troubles are just beginning! This new edition also collects Diamonds Are Forever and From Russia, With Love! Not only that, it also features a new introduction by Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench) and the final part of a feature examining the post-Fleming novels!

James Bond travels to the Caribbean to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a secret service team. As he uncovers the astonishing truth about strange energy waves that are interfering with U.S. missile launches, he must battle deadly assassins, sexy femmes fatales, and even a poisonous tarantula. The search takes him to an exotic tropical island, where he meets a beautiful nature girl and discovers the hideout of Doctor No, a six-foot-six madman with a mania for torture, a lust to kill, and a fantastic secret to hide.

When a routine recon mission is interrupted by an underwater attack by the gorgeous Katya Orlova, a Russian spy with a vendetta against MI-6, Bond is left with only one choice: kill or be killed.

James Bond and his beautiful girl Friday, Honey Rider, have been captured by the evil, sadistic Dr No, a sinister recluse with a fascination with pain - other people's pain. Now Dr No holds Bond in his steely grasp, having found him trespassing on his Caribbean island.

Bond is off to Harlem, the kingdom of Mr Big, black master of crime and voodoo baron. The trail of terror, treachery and torture leads from New York's black underworld to the shark infested island in the sun that Mr Big calls his own.

Bond is back on secret loan to the United States Government and primed to confront an old and deadly adversary which now has a sinister new leader and a devastating operation underway. Armed with a pair of Sykes-Fairbairn commando daggers, a new Heckler & Koch VP70 handgun and a gorgeous new partner – the daughter of his old friend Felix Leiter – Bond experiences the full deadly force of SPECTRE's new power. "Just as enjoyable as the originals." --London Evening Standard

A reissue of the James Bond novel, with an introduction by Anthony Burgess. When Ernst Stavro Blofeld murders Bond's wife the British agent goes to pieces. Before he goes under completely, M is persuaded to give him one last chance and sends him to Japan.

"M looked coldly across the desk. It was going to be dirty work and Bond, because he belonged to the Double 0 section, had been chosen for it. 'You've got to kill this sniper. And you've got to kill him before he gets Agent 272. Is that understood?" So, it was to be murder.

"Listen, Bond," said Tiffany Case. "It'd take more than Crabmeat Ravigotte to get me into bed with a man. In any event, since it's your check, I'm going to have caviar, and what the English call "cutlets", and some pink champagne. I don't often date a good-looking Englishman and the dinner's going to live up to the occasion." Meet Tiffany Case, a cold, gorgeous, devil-may-care blonde; the kind of girl you could get into a lot of trouble with-if you wanted. She stands between James Bond and the leaders of a diamond-smuggling ring that stretches from Africa via London to the States. Bond uses her to infiltrate this gang, but once in America the hunter becomes the hunted. Bond is in real danger until help comes from an unlikely quarter, the ice-maiden herself ...

Bond was a good agent once, said M. There's no reason why he shouldn't be a good agent again. Get me the file on Scaramanga. If we can get him fit, that's right-sized target for 007. But that's suicide, sir! A brainwashed James Bond has tried and failed to assassinate M, his boss. Now Bond has to prove he is back on form and can be trusted again.

"The description of him in the report Bond had been given was exact, but he had not expected the man's shoulders to be so wide, or that there would be no emotion in the small eyes that now examined Bond coldly. He was wearing an expensive-looking suit, a tie and a gold tie pin in the shape of a tiny pistol. There could be no doubt - this was Scaramanga."--Back cover

Three more of Ian Fleming's original James Bond adventures in classic, eye-catching packages

The Diamond Smugglers is the true story of an operation responsible for smuggling millions of pounds worth of precious gems out of Africa. Ian Fleming drew on interviews with the reluctant hero of the diamond companies' counter- attack to explore the world of the real master criminals of his time. The result rivals Fleming's greatest spy novels.

Exploring the intricate web of an international crime ring, the narrative delves into the operations and key players involved in its illicit activities. It highlights the investigative efforts that ultimately led to the ring's downfall, revealing the complexities of law enforcement and the challenges faced in dismantling such networks. Through gripping accounts and detailed analysis, the book sheds light on the darker sides of crime and justice, providing a captivating glimpse into a world of intrigue and danger.

Need a handbook to your architect's business or studies? Struggling with your DIY project? Interested in the art of architecture? This work covers the aspects of architecture and landscape architecture. Ranging from ancient times, it adopts an international perspective focussing on countries and cultures such as Coptic, Tibet and De Stijl.

Trying to escape her past, Vivienne Michel has run away to the American backwoods. A far cry from the privileged world she was born to, the motel is also the destination of two killers - the perverse Sol Horror and the deadly Sluggsy Morant. But, when a charismatic Englishman turns up, Viv, in terrible danger, is not just hopeful, but fascinated

High in the Swiss Alps, a man hunts respectability with all the cunning that made him Europe's most ruthless criminal. Nothing is to stand in Ernst Stavro Blofeld's way, certainly not 007.

Die letzten großen Abenteuer von James Bond 007: Octopussy: die Geliebte war ein wenig mürrisch. Der Tentakel, den sie um den Arm von Major Smythe schlug, war alles andere als sanft. Als Smythe sich dann plötzlich im Visier von James Bond beim Cocktail befand, hatte der Major eine brillante, wenn auch ziemlich grausame, Idee... Die lebenden Tage: stehen kurz davor, aus einem lebenden Ziel auf einer belebten Straße in Berlin herausgeschossen zu werden. Geduckt hinter einem .308 International Experimental Target-Gewehr, visiert James Bond sein Opfer an, trifft eine Sekunde entscheidende Entscheidung und drückt sanft den Abzug... Das Eigentum einer Dame: ein wertvolles Kunstobjekt, steht kurz vor der Versteigerung bei Sotheby's. Zu Beginn der Verhandlungen wird der Raum elektrisch vor Gefahr und Schrecken, und niemand außer James Bond weiß, warum...

Málokterý zločinec na světě dokáže se zlatem to, čeho je schopen Auric Goldfinger. Zároveň nesnese, aby mu kdokoliv stál v cestě. James Bond mu sice překazí partičku karet, ale žena, kterou donutil aby mu pomohla, zemře. Také Agent 007 nemá při honičce s Goldfingerem šanci. Dostane se do rukou muže připravujícího útok na americkou základnu Fort Knox. Kupodivu zlato z pevnosti nechce ukrást, ale atomovým výbuchem jej na mnoho let znehodnotit. Zlato by totiž zůstalo šedesát let radioaktivní a nepoužitelné.

Publikace přináší nápady, jak koučovat ostatní tak, aby dosáhli mimořádných výkonů.

Als Bond eine leichtsinnige, junge Frau vor der Selbstzerstörung bewahrt, stößt er auf die Spur einer der gefährlichsten Männer der Welt – Ernst Stavro Blofeld, der Kopf hinter SPECTRE. In der schneebedeckten Feste seiner alpinen Station betreibt Blofeld Forschungen, die die Sicherheit der gesamten Welt bedrohen könnten. Um die Pläne des kriminellen Genies zu vereiteln, muss Bond sich selbst und die lebenswichtigen Informationen, die er gesammelt hat, den SPECTRE-Agenten entreißen und aus der Station retten. Das bedarf der Hilfe einer Person, die weiß, wie man auf Hochtouren läuft … Die meisterhaft erzählten Agenten- und Spionageromane aus der Feder Ian Flemings erstmals UNCUT!

Ein britischer Geheimagent wird nach Frankreich geschickt, um einen feindlichen Agenten namens „Le Chiffre“ beim Kartenspiel zu ruinieren. Geheimdienstchef M beauftragt Bond, Le Chiffre am Baccarat-Tisch zu besiegen, um ihn zu zwingen, sich von seinen sowjetischen Auftraggebern zurückzuziehen. Zunächst hat Bond Glück, da Le Chiffre eine Pechsträhne hat. Doch das Spiel wird kompliziert, als eine attraktive Agentin Bond in Schwierigkeiten bringt und er schließlich unerwartet gerettet wird. Die teils stark abweichenden Verfilmungen der James-Bond-Romane sind weithin bekannt. Anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums der Filmreihe werden die Originale von Ian Fleming erstmals im „Director's Cut“ veröffentlicht. Die Filmikone feiert ihr Jubiläum, während der 23. Teil der Saga, „Skyfall“, in die Kinos kommt. Cross Cult beteiligt sich an diesem Jubiläum mit einer Wiederentdeckung der meisterhaft erzählten Agenten- und Spionageromane und plant die schrittweise Veröffentlichung aller James-Bond-Originalromane. Leser können sich auf ungekürzte Übersetzungen der Titel wie „Goldfinger“, „Thunderball“ und „You Only Live Twice“ freuen, die mit den ursprünglichen Kapitelüberschriften erscheinen. Diese Sammlung verspricht, eine einzigartige James-Bond-Bibliothek zu werden, die den Kult um den britischen Gentleman-Geheimdienstler mit der „Lizenz zum Töten“ erkundet.

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Literární debut Iana Fleminga, v němž světu poprvé představil slavného agenta britské tajné služby – CASINO ROYALE. Nyní vychází v komiksové adaptaci podle scénáře VANA JENSENA s kresbou DENNISE CALERA a barvami CHRISE O’HALLORANA. Agent Bond je vyslán do francouzského kasina v Royale-les-Eaux, kde má za úkol finančně zruinovat obávaného Le Chiffrea, jednoho z operativců sovětské kontrarozvědky SMĚRŠ. V průběhu hry se však štěstí začíná přiklánět na stranu protivníka a Bond se tak stává terčem ve vysoké hře na kočku a myš.

VARGR ist die erste Geschichte einer völlig neuen Comic-Serie mit James Bond, die auf den besten Elementen der ursprünglichen Filme und Romane von Ian Fleming basiert. James Bond übernimmt die Aufgaben seines verstorbenen Kollegen aus der 00-Sektion. Sein Einsatzort ist Berlin, wo er einen neuen Drogenring zerschlagen soll. Bond ahnt nicht, wie schwierig und gefährlich diese Mission ist und welchen mächtigen Kräften er sich stellen muss. In Berlin wird es richtig heiß... Die Autoren sind der legendäre Drehbuchautor Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) und der Zeichner Jason Masters (Sträucher der Galaxie).

A spy is dead. A legend is born. This is how it all began. The explosive prequel to Casino Royale, from bestselling author Anthony Horowitz. M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. 'We have no choice. We're just going to bring forward this other chap you've been preparing. But you didn't tell me his name.' 'It's Bond, sir,' the Chief of Staff replied. 'James Bond.' The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time. One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand. It's time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war against organised crime. It's time for James Bond to earn his licence to kill. This is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera.

James Bond stand auf und ging zur Tür, als Scaramanga plötzlich seine Hand ausstreckte und ihn am Bizeps packte. Er hatte die Pistole erhoben und schnüffelte am Rauch aus dem Lauf. Sein Blick war völlig abwesend. - Es gibt etwas Bestimmtes, wenn es nach Tod riecht, sagte er heiser. Willst du es fühlen? Er hielt die goldglänzende Pistole wie eine duftende Rose entgegen. Bond blieb regungslos stehen. - Lass die Finger davon! zischte er. Scaramanga hob die Augenbrauen. Zum ersten Mal sah er Bond direkt in die Augen. Es war ein Blick, der kalt wie Blei war.

Der einer Gehirnwäsche unterzogene Bond hat versucht, M, seinen Chef, zu ermorden, und ist gescheitert. Nun muss Bond beweisen, dass er in alter Form zurück und wieder vertrauenswürdig ist. „Alles“, was 007 zu tun hat, ist, den tödlichsten Auftragskiller der Welt zur Strecke zu bringen – Paco „Pistols“ Scaramanga, der Mann mit dem goldenen Colt. Doch trotz seiner Lizenz zum Töten ist 007 kein Mörder. So beschließt er auf der Suche nach Scaramanga in der schwülen Hitze Jamaikas, die kriminelle Vereinigung des Killers zu infiltrieren. Bald schon wird ihm klar, dass er seinen Gegner so schnell wie möglich erledigen muss. Oder er wird der Nächste auf einer langen Liste von Secret-Services-Agenten sein, die der Mann mit dem Goldenen Colt bereits in den ewigen Ruhestand geschickt hat … Die meisterhaft erzählten Agenten- und Spionageromane aus der Feder Ian Flemings erstmals UNCUT!

Vivienne Michel, een Canadese schoonheid, raakt na een turbulent leventje en een aantal ongelukkige liefdesaffaires verzeild in een armoedig motel, waar ze een baan als receptioniste aanneemt. Op een stormachtige avond dringen twee onguur uitziende types binnen en raakt Vivienne verwikkeld in een angstig avontuur. De twee mannen, Sol Horror en Sluggsy Morant, zijn koelbloedige moordenaars en Vivienne verkeert in groot gevaar. Totdat een charismatische Engelsman opduikt: geheim agent 007, James Bond. Maar zal hij haar kunnen redden?