007 is dead. This is the start of the book. The 00 program is new, in fact, just 3 agents and now one is dead. This introduces a new agent, just promoted. His name is James Bond. He wants to keep the 007 designation because the man who was killed was his friend. His first assignment is get to the bottom of that murder. We meet James Bond. He is debonair but young. He has confidence but is still figuring things out. He doesn't have a lot of experience. This book is a prequel "Casino Royale." Ian Fleming's first Bond book. Horowitz grabs the mantle and does a good job. Sure, there are a few things that make no sense for the time...at least twice there are comments about smoking being a dirty habit. Did anyone say that in the 50's? In the end, Bond solves the mystery, gets the woman, and kills a few people. I doubt that can be dubbed a spoiler. The narration is well done by Matthew Goode. Great for Bond fans.
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