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Quantum of Menace

Q Mysteries, Book 1

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Quantum of Menace

By: Vaseem Khan
Narrated by: Alexander Armstrong
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About this listen

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

After Q (aka Major Boothroyd) is unexpectedly ousted from his role with British Intelligence developing technologies for MI6's 00 agents, he finds himself back in his sleepy hometown of Wickstone-on-Water. His childhood friend, renowned quantum computer scientist Peter Napier, has died in mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a cryptic note. The police seem uninterested, but Q feels compelled to investigate and soon discovers that Napier's ground-breaking work may have attracted sinister forces . . . Can Q decode the truth behind Napier's death, even as 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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Really enjoyed this book and its Bond affiliations. Great characters, good story and great narration. Looking forward to book 2

Good story, solid characters well narrated

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Some good twists & turns, an interesting core to the story as well as some good background. I finished wanting more, which is always good.
Well read by Alexander Armstrong.

An enjoyable story, some good twists & turns.

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An engaging story, very well narrated. Promises to be a fine series. Vaseem Khan always delivers a great read / listen

Great story beautifully narrated

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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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