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In "License Renewed," James Bond faces a dangerously deranged opponent whose impossible scheme aims to trigger a nuclear holocaust and subjugate the Western world. The secret service must marshal all its resources to thwart this global threat. Bond’s nerve and cunning are put to the ultimate test as he navigates a perilous conspiracy that could change the course of history.
The thriller combines Bond’s classic espionage craft with a high-stakes plot centered on preventing accidental nuclear devastation, illustrating the ever‑present tension between individual agency and global security.
First publish date: November 1, 1985
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: John Gardner
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