Discover books similar to "James Bond" series

Frederick Forsyth

The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal is a tense thriller about a professional assassin who is hired to kill the French president. The book features detailed research and a meticulous plot, making it a must-read for fans of espionage fiction.

Ian Fleming

Casino Royale

If you enjoyed the James Bond series, you might want to start with the first book, Casino Royale. It introduces the world to the suave and sophisticated British spy, James Bond, as he takes on a high-stakes gambling game in Montenegro.

Ian Fleming

Moonraker

In Moonraker, Bond faces off against a wealthy industrialist who plans to destroy London with a nuclear weapon. Expect action, intrigue, and a healthy dose of Fleming's signature style.

Ian Fleming

The Spy Who Loved Me

The Spy Who Loved Me is a unique entry in the Bond series, as it is told from the perspective of a female protagonist who becomes embroiled in a plot involving Bond and a criminal organization.

Ian Fleming

Thunderball

Thunderball sees Bond take on SPECTRE, the criminal organization that has stolen two atomic bombs. The book features some of the most thrilling action sequences in the series.

Ian Fleming

The Man With the Golden Gun

In The Man with the Golden Gun, Bond faces off against a skilled assassin in Jamaica. The book is a fitting end to Fleming's series, with a tense and thrilling showdown between Bond and his nemesis.

Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

If you enjoyed the action and intrigue of the Bond series, you might enjoy Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Identity. The book follows the story of a man with amnesia who discovers he is a skilled assassin, and must uncover his past while evading those who want him dead.

Tom Clancy

The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October is a classic military thriller about a Soviet submarine captain who defects to the United States. The book features detailed descriptions of submarine warfare and political intrigue, making it a great choice for fans of spy fiction.

Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed is a thrilling alternate history novel about a group of German soldiers who plan to kidnap Winston Churchill during World War II. The book features a large cast of characters and a meticulously researched plot, making it a great choice for fans of military fiction.

Ken Follett

The Key to Rebecca

The Key to Rebecca is a gripping thriller about a British spy who must uncover a German spy ring in Cairo during World War II. The book features detailed descriptions of the desert war and a tense, thrilling plot, making it a great choice for fans of spy fiction.

Frederick Forsyth

The Dogs of War

The Dogs of War is a thrilling novel about a group of mercenaries who are hired to overthrow the government of a small African country. The book features detailed research and a meticulous plot, making it a great choice for fans of military fiction.

Len Deighton

The Ipcress File

The Ipcress File is a classic spy novel about a British intelligence officer who must uncover a plot to kidnap top scientists. The book features a unique, first-person narrative and a gritty, realistic portrayal of spy work, making it a great choice for fans of espionage fiction.

Erskine Childers

The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sands is a classic spy novel about a group of British sailors who uncover a German plot to invade England. The book features detailed descriptions of sailing and a tense, thrilling plot, making it a great choice for fans of adventure fiction.