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The Man with the Golden Gun

The Man with the Golden Gun

ComicClassicsCrime
Pages
162
Published
1965
Language
English

Synopsis

James Bond is given a dangerous assignment: stop the assassin known as "Pistols" Scaramanga, a master of his craft with a golden gun. After being brainwashed by the Soviets, Bond must regain M's trust by eliminating Scaramanga before he can strike MI6 again. Bond travels to Jamaica, infiltrates Scaramanga's criminal empire, and prepares for a final, deadly duel.

Prose complexity
4/10

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Genres

Classics Crime Espionage Mystery Spy Thriller Comics Graphic Novels

About the author

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Ian Fleming

A British author and journalist. IAN FLEMING, creator of the world's best-known secret agent, was consultant on foreign affairs to the London Sunday Times. In all, he wrote thirteen James Bond novels. The twelfth, You Only Live Twice, is published in hardcover by New American Library; the thirteenth, The Man with the Golden Gun, was published in the spring of 1965. Mr. Fleming died August 12, 1964, at the age of fifty-six.

Characters

James BondProtagonist
Francisco ScaramangaAntagonist
ScaramangaAntagonist
All characters in The Man with the Golden Gun

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Man with the Golden Gun a standalone story?

    This novel is the final complete work in the original James Bond series by Ian Fleming. While it features established characters, the central conflict and resolution are contained within this book.

  • Is there a film adaptation of The Man with the Golden Gun?

    A film adaptation starring Roger Moore as James Bond was released in 1974. The movie significantly alters the plot and character motivations from Fleming's novel.