In the year marking six decades of existence and 50 years since his first theatrical appearance, James Bond, the unforgettable character created by British writer Ian Fleming—and one of the most famous in literature, with over 100 million books sold worldwide—is back. In Carte Blanche, American Jeffery Deaver, renowned author of thrillers and bestsellers such as *The Bone Collector*, which was successfully adapted for the big screen with Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie, reconstructs the saga of the world's most famous spy, set against the backdrop of the globalized and highly technological 21st century. Praised by critics and Bond fans, the book sold over 16,000 copies in its first few weeks in England. In this book, Deaver, chosen by Fleming's heirs to continue his legacy, reboots the series with a modernized and rejuvenated 007 for the new millennium. "I wanted to bring back the literary Bond," the author stated in an interview with the American newspaper USA Today. Now, with the end of the Cold War, the dangers facing Agent 007 are different: a world dominated by religious and political conflicts, in a landscape marked by globalization and the omnipresence of technology and the internet. James Bond, a veteran of the Afghan War, didn't hesitate before accepting the offer to become a spy for a secret British intelligence unit. His sole purpose is to protect the United Kingdom, but at a high price: the inability to have a serious relationship with anyone. When a message about a plan that could kill thousands is intercepted, Bond has only one week to discover who is behind this macabre plot and prevent the worst from happening. He will need to oppose a mysterious and shadowy businessman, his psychotic bodyguard, and even the bureaucracy of British defense agencies. But he has one trump card: carte blanche, allowing him to use any means necessary to achieve his goal. Which, in times of distrust, proves more difficult than it seems. With the help of the latest technology and other agents, 007 sets off on a frantic race against time and embarks on an adventure around the world full of dangers and beautiful women, which has everything to please fans of the most famous spy of all time.
