A murder. A world in crisis. Britain's greatest spy . . .

'BRILLIANT' Richard Osman

It is M's funeral. One man is missing from the graveside: the traitor who pulled the trigger and who is now in custody, accused of M's murder - James Bond.

Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use Bond on a perilous mission that will change the balance of world power. He is smuggled into the lion's den - but whose orders is Bond following, and will he obey them when the moment to strike arrives?

Discover the latest chapter in the world of 007, brought thrillingly to life by Sunday Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz.

PRAISE FOR ANTHONY HOROWITZ'S JAMES BOND TRILOGY:

'Daring, exciting . . . superbly plotted' Sunday Express

'Gripping . . . and with non-stop action' i

'Fast-paced, skilfully written . . . leaves you wanting more' The Times

'Ian Fleming would be proud' Guardian

'Horowitz excels at action sequences' Sunday Times

'Exciting high drama . . . Horowitz stays loyal to the fabulous Fleming formula' Daily Express

Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2023