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Quantum of Menace

Q Mysteries, Book 1

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 Q is out of MI6 . . .
. . . and in over his head

After Major Boothroyd (aka Q) is unexpectedly ousted from his role with British Intelligence developing technologies for MI6's Double O agents, he is adrift, unsure of his place in a world where the stakes aren't always life or death. But when he learns that his childhood friend, renowned quantum computer scientist Peter Napier, has died in mysterious circumstances, Q is drawn back to his sleepy hometown of Wickstone-on-Water.

Frustrated by the police, who consider the case closed, Q is compelled to investigate, starting with a cryptic note Napier sent him on the day of his death. Q soon discovers that Napier's ground-breaking work may have attracted sinister forces . . . but can he decode the truth before danger closes in?©2025 Ian Fleming Publications Ltd (P)2025 Bonnier Books UK Cosy Espionage Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
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Wonderful storytelling that gives us a contemporary Major Boothroyd of the Fleming/ modern continuation novels but with real depth and character.Fun, dark and witty with some familiar and favourite returning characters that any Bond fan and now Q fan will love.More please ,and keep the wonderful orator.

The Q you never knew…

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I didn't realise when I started this that Q was Q as in MI6, James Bond etc, but I thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters and hope there will be more books to come.

Quite different from the author's previous books that I've listened to, but just as good.

The narration was also very good.

Overall a strong recommend!!!

Really enjoyed

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This has just about everything I want in a crime thriller - intriguing plot, great characters laced with good humour. Alexander Armstrong’s performance is, as expected, peerless.

Outstanding

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Solid characters, enjoyable listen and really good narration. I think theres a lot of opportunities to develop this into a great series but in this case I was a little underwhelmed by the story. Would certainly give the next instalment a go.

Enjoyable

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Great story, great narration. Give this man a crack at Bond
in the modern era.

Fantastic Bond world story

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