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James Bond

by Anthony Horowitz

33 books Started 1968 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The James Bond is a Horror / Crime Fiction series by Anthony Horowitz, made up of 33 books published between 1968 and 2022. It begins with Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis) (1968), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is With a Mind to Kill (2022), spanning 54 years of storytelling.

33books
54years active
7decades
~1.7yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1960s
1 Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis) 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
2 The Authorized Biography of 007 ( By: John George Pearson) 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
3 License Renewed ( By: John Gardner) 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 For Special Services ( By: John Gardner) 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Icebreaker ( By: John Gardner) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Role of Honor ( By: John Gardner) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Nobody Lives Forever ( By: John Gardner) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 No Deals, Mr. Bond ( By: John Gardner) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Scorpius ( By: John Gardner) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Licence to Kill ( By: John Gardner) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Win, Lose or Die ( By: John Gardner) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
12 Brokenclaw ( By: John Gardner) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Man from Barbarossa ( By: John Gardner) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Death Is Forever ( By: John Gardner) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Never Send Flowers ( By: John Gardner) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 SeaFire ( By: John Gardner) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 GoldenEye ( By: John Gardner) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Cold Fall ( By: John Gardner) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Zero Minus Ten ( By: Raymond Benson) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Tomorrow Never Dies ( By: Raymond Benson) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Facts of Death ( By: Raymond Benson) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The World is Not Enough ( By: Raymond Benson) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 High Time to Kill ( By: Raymond Benson) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
24 Doubleshot ( By: Raymond Benson) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Never Dream of Dying ( By: Raymond Benson) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Man With the Red Tattoo ( By: Raymond Benson) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Die Another Day ( By: Raymond Benson) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Devil May Care ( By: Sebastian Faulks) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
29 Carte Blanche ( By: Jeffery Deaver) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Solo ( By: William Boyd) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Trigger Mortis 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Forever and a Day 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
33 With a Mind to KillLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

James Bond series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the James Bond series?

Start with Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis) (1968), the first book in the James Bond series by Anthony Horowitz. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the James Bond series?

There are 33 books in the James Bond series by Anthony Horowitz, published between 1968 and 2022.

What is the first book in the James Bond series?

The first book in the James Bond series is Colonel Sun ( By: Kingsley Amis), published in 1968 by Anthony Horowitz.

What is the latest book in the James Bond series?

The most recent book in the James Bond series is With a Mind to Kill (2022) by Anthony Horowitz.

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About Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz is a British author known for his bestselling crime and mystery novels. Born in 1955 in Stanmore, England, he began writing at a young age. Horowitz gained recognition with his "Alex Rider" series, following the adventures of a teenage spy. The books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted into a film and television series. He has also written acclaimed adult thrillers, including "The House of Silk," "Magpie Murders," and "The Word Is Murder." His work has earned him numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger, the Edgar Award, and the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention's Anthony Award. Horowitz's books have been praised for their suspenseful plots, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters. He is considered one of the most successful and beloved crime writers of his generation.

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