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  • James Bond (Original Series)
  • By: John Gardner
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (89 ratings)

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Summary

When the body of a mysterious woman is found to be carrying the phone number of James Bond, Bond is called in by M to help the investigation. But before he can even reach headquarters he is nearly run off the road in a high-speed motorway chase. Someone wants Bond dead.

Then Bond discovers that the woman was a member of a cult society known as "The Meek Ones," with murky links to a wealthy arms dealer. Soon, hideous acts of terrorism begin to roll out across Britain and Bond finds himself in a race against time to track down the faceless criminal behind the horror....

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Best Gardner story

Aside from a bizarre wedding and a bit of filler around that section, a very enjoyable story and as always ,well read by Mr Vance

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There's a sting in this 'tale'

This is probably John Gardner's best Bond novel so far. The story of religious fanatics and suicide bombings is terribly real, maybe more so since the last 15 years history. A very good story, and as always, superb narration by Simon Vance.

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Only so so

I found this book a bit average. However, it is relatively short and passed the time I suppose.

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Bond is back battling a sinister cult

Bond is back on top form from Gardner. Action packed, and full of twists and turns, this is one that should be made into a film.

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Garbage

This complete and utter garbage please don't waste your time or money on this pie e of tripe

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