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The Young Bond series, written by Charles Higson and published between 2005 and 2009, reimagines Ian Fleming's James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s, focusing on his formative years and early development. Consisting of six books, the series is presented as a prequel to the original James Bond novels and follows young Bond as he faces challenges and adventures across various locations in Europe and the Caribbean, contributing to his growing abilities and character. The books are written in a third-person narrative style. A companion volume, Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier, provides supplementary material on characters, settings, and elements featured in the series.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of SilverFin

    SilverFin

    2005 · Charles Higson

    A 2005 novel by Charlie Higson, a prequel to the adventures of James Bond, 007. It introduces the young James when he is just starting boarding…

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  2. Blood Fever

    2006 · Charles Higson

    Blood Fever is the second novel in the Young Bond series, which portrays Ian Fleming's superspy James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s. Written by…

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  3. Double or Die

    2007 · Charles Higson

    Double Or Die is the third book in the Young Bond series, which portrays James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s. Written by Charlie Higson, the novel…

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  4. Hurricane Gold

    2007 · Charles Higson

    Hurricane Gold is the fourth novel in the Young Bond series, depicting Ian Fleming's superspy James Bond as a teenager in the 1930s. Written by…

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  5. By Royal Command

    2008 · Charles Higson

    By Royal Command is the fifth novel in the Young Bond series, depicting Ian Fleming's superspy James Bond as a fourteen-year-old teenager in 1934.…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Danger Society

    2009 · Charles Higson

    Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier is a companion to the Young Bond series of novels by Charlie Higson, published in 2009. It contains in-depth…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Young Bond books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “SilverFin”. Start with “SilverFin.”

How many books are in the Young Bond series?

We list 6 books by Charles Higson , published between 2005–2009.

Where can I buy the Young Bond books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.