Ian Fleming Publications announce Casino Royale prequel by Anthony Horowitz

Details of the second James Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz have been revealed today by Ian Fleming Publications.

Anthony Horowitz’s second James Bond novel using original material by Ian Fleming will be published on Thursday 31 May 2018, it is announced today.  Forever and a Day is a prequel to Casino Royale, Fleming’s first 007 novel, and will explore the origins of the world’s most famous secret agent.

M laid down his pipe and stared at it tetchily. “We have no choice. We’re just going to bring forward this other chap you’ve been preparing. But you didn’t tell me his name.”

“It’s Bond, sir,” the Chief of Staff replied.

“James Bond.”

The sea keeps its secrets. But not this time.

One body. Three bullets. 007 floats in the waters of Marseille, killed by an unknown hand.

It’s time for a new agent to step up. Time for a new weapon in the war against organised crime.

It’s time for James Bond to earn his licence to kill.

This is the story of the birth of a legend, in the brutal underworld of the French Riviera

Forever and a Day will be published in the UK by Jonathan Cape – Ian Fleming’s original publisher and an imprint of Vintage Publishing.

“I couldn’t have been happier when the Ian Fleming estate invited me back to write a second Bond. I very much enjoyed writing Forever and a Day, exploring what might have been Bond’s first mission and imagining some of the forces that might have turned him into the iconic figure that the whole world knows. I hope Ian Fleming would have approved!”
Anthony Horowitz

“This is an excellent novel in the best tradition of Ian Fleming. His family would like to congratulate Anthony on such a superb achievement”
Fergus Fleming, nephew of Ian Fleming and Chairman of Ian Fleming Publications Ltd

“Anthony Horowitz has written the ultimate Bond novel – Forever and a Day is a thrilling ride from the very first page. It’s a book that will not only appeal to Bond fans but it will introduce Bond to a whole new generation of readers with the extraordinary story of how he got his licence to kill.”
Michal Shavit, Publishing Director, Jonathan Cape

Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz will be published in print, ebook and audio editions on 31st May 2018 by Jonathan Cape, an imprint of Vintage Publishing, in the UK and Commonwealth.

Forever and a Day is currently available to pre-order from Amazon UK.

David Leigh founded The James Bond Dossier in 2002. A fan of 007 since the age of 8, he is also author of The Complete Guide to the Drinks of James Bond. You can order a copy here if you don't own it already.

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2 Responses to “Ian Fleming Publications announce Casino Royale prequel by Anthony Horowitz”

  • Steve Black

    This sounds amazing. Horowitz’s last book was outstanding and I have every faith this one will be too.
    Can’t wait
    Steve

  • Greg Ayliffe

    I have started the countdown until this book is released .
    If it is anything like Trigger Mortis , well stand back or sit down and enjoy the ride .
    A prequel what a fine idea.