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James Bond

by John Gardner

33 books Started 1968 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The James Bond is a Police Procedural / Crime Fiction series by John Gardner, 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 ( By: Anthony Horowitz) (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 1981 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 For Special Services 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Icebreaker 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Role of Honor 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Nobody Lives Forever 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 No Deals, Mr. Bond 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Scorpius 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Licence to Kill 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Win, Lose or Die 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
12 Brokenclaw 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Man from Barbarossa 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Death Is Forever 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Never Send Flowers 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 SeaFire 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 GoldenEye 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Cold Fall 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 ( By: Anthony Horowitz) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Forever and a Day ( By: Anthony Horowitz) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
33 With a Mind to Kill ( By: Anthony Horowitz)Latest 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 John Gardner. 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 John Gardner, 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 John Gardner.

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 ( By: Anthony Horowitz) (2022) by John Gardner.

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About John Gardner

John Gardner (1933-1982) was an American author known for his literary and detective fiction. Raised in Batavia, New York, Gardner attended the University of Washington and the University of Iowa, where he earned an MFA in creative writing. Gardner's first novel, "The Resurrection," was published in 1966, and he went on to write more than 50 works including "Nickel Mountain" (1973) and "October Light" (1976), a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. However, Gardner is best known for his detective series featuring the enigmatic sleuth, Boysie Oakes, which includes "The Sunlight Dialogues" (1972) and "Runner Mack" (1980). Gardner's writing was praised for its psychological depth, taut plots, and evocative prose. He won numerous awards, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award for "The Sunlight Dialogues" and the O. Henry Award for "Redemption." His work continues to be critically acclaimed and widely read today.

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