Casino Royale: A James Bond Novel (James Bond, 1)

JAMES BOND PLAYS A DEADLY GAME OF CHANCE IN IAN FLEMING’S LEGENDARY FIRST 007 NOVEL

“Le Chiffre” is a ruthless operative and the accountant for a soviet SMERSH cell in France, but he’s on the verge of disaster after gambling away his client’s money. Taking the last of his stash, he lures a dozen wealthy players to a high-stakes baccarat game, hoping to hustle his way whole.

The British Secret Service would like to see this red thorn plucked from the hide of Europe, and sends their best card sharp, James Bond, to bankrupt Le Chiffre for good.

With the cards running against him and SMERSH operatives threatening to kill him and his beautiful ally, Vesper Lynd, 007 needs his luck to turn before he wagers away their lives.

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Published May 23, 2023

224 pages

Average rating: 7.18

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Mar 26, 2025

8/10 stars

Fun. Whirlwind at the beginning, but the conservative use of words is clipped and precise.

novelishdelish

Dec 11, 2024

2/10 stars

Honestly couldn't get past the first 25 pages. To me it is really dry writing and way too much scene setting instead of actual story line. I really wanted to read this since I enjoy the movies alongside my husband, but just couldn't get into this book at ALL.

JackboxAudience

Sep 12, 2023

8/10 stars

Makes for a better book than Fast & Furious

Skinko Beanwall

Sep 06, 2023

8/10 stars

They should make this into a movie.

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