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James Bond

by Raymond Benson

33 books Started 1968 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The James Bond is a Historical Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Raymond Benson, 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 ( 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 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Tomorrow Never Dies 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Facts of Death 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 The World is Not Enough 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 High Time to Kill 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
24 Doubleshot 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Never Dream of Dying 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 The Man With the Red Tattoo 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Die Another Day 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 Raymond Benson. 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 Raymond Benson, 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 Raymond Benson.

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 Raymond Benson.

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About Raymond Benson

Raymond Benson (1955-2014) was an American author best known for his contributions to the James Bond series. Born in Midland, Texas, he developed a passion for writing at a young age and published his first novel, "The Man with the Golden Gun," in 1987. Benson wrote a total of seven Bond novels, including "Zero Minus Ten" and "Tomorrow Never Dies," which was later adapted into a successful film. He also wrote several short stories and novellas featuring the iconic British spy. Benson's Bond novels received critical acclaim for their faithfulness to Fleming's original style and characters, as well as their exciting and suspenseful plots. He won the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award in 1997 for "Blast from the Past," and was nominated for several other awards throughout his career. Benson's literary legacy extends beyond the Bond series, as he also wrote numerous original works of fiction and non-fiction, including spy thrillers, historical novels, and biographies. His versatile writing style and meticulous research earned him a loyal following among readers and critics alike.

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