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In the third installment of Ian Fleming’s original 007 series, James Bond gains only five days to unravel the dark motives of Sir Hugo Drax, a self‑made millionaire and celebrated head of the Moonraker rocket programme. Drax’s public image as a national hero masks a dangerous agenda, and Bond must cut through deception, espionage, and high‑stakes intrigue to prevent a catastrophic threat. The story blends thrilling action with the classic spycraft that defined the Fleming universe.
First publish date: June 1975
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Ian Fleming
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