Review: Fast and exciting!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
Everyone has seen at least one Bond movie, but not everyone knows that Ian Fleming, the creator of 007 was a real life spy. The Bond creator was actually Commander Ian Fleming in Great Britain's Naval Intelligence Department during WW II. He was known as intelligence officer '17F' and much of 007’s adventures were based on Fleming’s exploits. Stevenson has exhaustively researched the subject and it shows in these books’ details. The pages are so filled with tension and authentic action it feels like you’re watching a movie, which is no surprise since Stevenson is also the screenwriter of the upcoming movie Fleming.The author, an expert on Ian Fleming and James Bond also proves he is highly skilled at creating an impossible-to-put-down thriller. He introduces us to the extraordinary characters that populated Fleming’s life while painting the scenes as if he were there himself. He gives details that make you smell the smoke and taste the cocktails and yet, never lets them slow the action.It’s quite a trick for an author to combine historical events, dialogue that sounds like he secretly tape-recorded the conversations, and action that never lets up but Stevenson has done it!  Having already read and loved The Ian Fleming Files: Operation Armada, and The Ian Fleming Files: Operation Parsifal by Damian Stevenson. I’m was thrilled to see the author has released this omnibus edition so that more people can easily discover this series.In true Bond style, Fleming is paired with gorgeous women. Their adventures, spy-gadgets and exotic locales are once again reminiscent of the best 007 flicks. But this fast-paced, edgy, well written book is so much fun you won’t want to wait for the movie. It’s a must read for Bond lover, or anyone who jus loves action, suspense, mystery and thrillers! Highly recommended – five stars!