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Strike Lightning (Young Bond Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Steve Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 246 ratings
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A flash of lightning illuminates a horrific sight. A tragic accident, claims the school administration – But James Bond knows better. He suspects murder. In search of the truth – and revenge – Bond risks his life to learn of a new secret weapon that could change the course of history.The trail leads across Europe to a ruthless warmonger who stands ready to unleash hell upon the world. To survive, James must brave traps, trials and terrifying experiments - and triumph over his most powerful opponent yet.James Bond is back in Strike Lightning, Steve Cole's third thrilling Young Bond adventure.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Book 8 of 9
    Young Bond
  3. Print length
    255 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publisher
    Ian Fleming Publications
  6. Publication date
    September 1, 2016
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  8. Word Wise
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1782952428
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M0V51M6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ian Fleming Publications (September 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3379 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 246 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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John Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars Steve Cole's Strike is a HIT!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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Steve Cole's first two Young Bond novels were good. But Strike Lightning is a HUGE step up. In my opinion, it is far and away Steve's best Young Bond novel, and one that even challenges Charlie Higson's books. I'd even place it in my top ten best James Bond continuation novels. Maybe what I like best about this adventure is it has a strong narrative flow and a great sense of the period (the 1930s). Also, this time Steve doesn't overpopulate the book with Bond's friends along for the ride. Here we only have a Bond ally (Perry Mandeville) and a Bond girl (Kitty Drift). Classic. In fact, this one truly nails all the aspects of a classic James Bond adventure, and continues the story of Young Bond very effectively. I can't wait for Steve's next.
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Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars Received and Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2018
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Really liked this book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bond and Beyond
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016
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Steve Cole continues to grow into the role of the Young Bond chronicler. The style of this adventure closely matches the earlier efforts of Charlie Higson so well done. The challenge for the Young Bond continuation is to move the time line along to take Bond away from "what I did in my holidays" towards the man he is to become.
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Nancy Gazzerro
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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Glad to find this book
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E. M. Wolf
4.0 out of 5 stars keep them coming!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017
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a bit more science fictiony than my taste, much like the Moore Bond of the 70's and 80's. but still, a fast paced yarn with lots of great Fleming touches throughout.
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Craig A. Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but certainly not great.
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016
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Another fun outing for the young James Bond, and even though it was interesting and engaging plot, there is still a serious lack of character development of the surrounding people. The villain especially was pretty much a nobody.
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Robert Prestifilippo
4.0 out of 5 stars More of the same
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
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Another quick enjoyable read of a famous character's backstory.
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A Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivery within timescales and book condition as described.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2020
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Delivery within timescales and book condition as described.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2018
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good book
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Hightech-Freak
3.0 out of 5 stars Gets better
Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2016
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As written before, a step towards the great Charlie Higson's books, but still not there. By the way: the really bad translations of german phrases (reminding me of terrible 60's movies) are really annoying - as if Google Translate were used?! Why not asking a native speaker for correct translations?
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Aleksander Dukic
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good condition. As expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2017
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Arrived on time. Very good condition. As expected. I love it! Thank you! :)
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Jim J-R
4.0 out of 5 stars It's another really great adventure in this series that paints a good picture ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2016
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The third book in Steve Cole's Young Bond series (which itself is a continuation of Charlie Higson's five-book series) sees the teenage James Bond take up a place at Fettes - a traditional Scottish public school. Idyllic school life doesn't last long though - when Bond encounters a suspicious teacher and his assistant, and one of his schoolfriends is struck by lightning.

It's another really great adventure in this series that paints a good picture of its locations and time in the 1930s. I've read a number of historical young adult novels recently and it's really great how authors are telling thrilling but authentic stories from this time.

There is a touch of science fiction to the story, and I'm in two minds as to whether or not this works. It is a staple of Bond fiction and film to depict technology that's a step ahead of reality, but that's easier to consume when it's in a contemporary setting than in the past.

Overall an enjoyable read that adds another view of the era that shapes the character that we see in the later, original novels, as well as being an entertaining and age-appropriate adventure for younger readers.
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