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Zero Minus Ten (James Bond 007) (Paperback)

by Raymond Benson (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Coronet Books; New edition edition (5 Mar 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340684496
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340684498
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 190,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Bahamas, Hong Kong, China, Australia--James Bond visits all of these places in Zero Minus Ten, conquering women en route. Set 10 days before Hong Kong is handed back to the Chinese, Bond is faced with a number of disturbing events: A nuclear bomb exploding in Australia; the gunning down of customs officers in England and an explosion killing the entire Board of Directors for Eurasia Enterprises in Hong Kong. What is the connection between these events? 007's mission is to investigate--before the friction between China and Britain escalates.

The usual assortment of dysfunctional, larger-than-life adversaries is on display: General Wong, a ruthless tyrant with a penchant for torture using a rattan cane; Guy Thackaray, the alcoholic Managing Director of Eurasia Enterprises and Li Wei Tam, the leader of a deadly Triad. Bond's companion is the beautiful, almond-eyed, long-legged Sunni Pei, met working as a "hostess" in a Triad-owned club in Hong Kong. Will she be just "another in a long line of affairs which provided a few fireworks for a while and eventually fizzled out."?

Amidst the action, Zero Minus Ten provides some interesting insight into Hong Kong during this tense period in history and there is a special edge to the sparring between Bond and the newly appointed "M"--a woman towards whom he feels both respect and fear. Bond's love of adventure and killing is evident throughout: "Blasting away the guards had actually felt good. My God, he thought. This was what he lived for. It was no wonder that he inevitably became restless and bored when he was between assignments."Zero Minus Ten is a rich adventure thriller, ranking highly in the Gardner/Benson series. --Julian Broster

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It's June 1997 and M despatches James Bond to Hong Kong to investigate a recent spate of unexplained incidents including a car bomb and an explosion on a floating restaurant. Bond's enquiries bring him into conflict with ruthless Triad gangs, a Chinese general, and the beautiful Sunni Pei.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Which Benson Bond Book Should I Read First?, 2 Jun 2001
By John Cox (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews
ZERO MINUS TEN is Benson's first Bond novel and it's quite good. I particularly enjoyed the lengthy description of the Mahjong game, Bond's ordeal in the Australian outback, and that fact that his villain is kind of a drunk. Having read and re-read all the Fleming and Gardner Bond books, and I can tell you Benson really knows his Bond! But if you're looking to just sample a Benson/Bond, I recommend you leap right to his latest book, NEVER DREAM OF DYING, which is his best so far. Then, if you get hooked, read the first two books of his "Union Trilogy," HIGH TIME TO KILL and DOUBLESHOT which are both excellent (NDOD is the concluding chapter of that trilogy, but it's not critical to read the books in order -- unless you want to). Then come back and read ZERO MINUS TEN and THE FACTS OF DEATH which are equally good. Benson has also written novelizations of two Bond films, TOMORROW NEVER DIES and THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, but I think his original work is far superior. Enjoy!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BOND BACK AT HIS ROOTS, 2 April 2000
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In a style of 007 story telling that finally allows Ian Fleming to rest in peace, Raymond Benson brings James Bond back to basics. The womanizing, smoking, drinking, and gambling secret agent that was born in the 50's and was altered terribly by Benson's predecessor, John Gardner. Bond's gun is back, the Double-0 section, and Q. Zero Minus Ten brings back the old Bond with a rebirth of modern times. Though some disagree with Benson adding a touch of the cinematic Bond, I believe mixing is a nice touch as long as the literary Bond is the larger amount. One of the most interesting aspect of this novel was the fact that the situation of Hong Kong's return to China in July of 1997 was an actual occurrence, with an interesting twist of fiction thrown in. The girl in this outing is one of the most interesting in Bond history and 007 seems like a real person unlike his cinematic counterpart and Gardner's characterization of him. Definitely an excellent read for anyone Bond fan or not. After a mediocre 14 novels by John Gardner, Raymond Benson gives us a well written and researched 007 yarn that's a page turner because he, unlike Gardner, is himself a Bond fan and knows what's good. His following novels are no exception.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good Bond book, 9 Jan 2003
The normal storyline of any Bond book, Gadgets, girls, and of course, terrorism across the world that Bond resolves in his own way, usually by blowing stuff up. A typical Bond book, buts thats not neccaserilly a bad thing, is it?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Benson's onto a winner.
Anyone who's ever seen a James Bond movie may think they know what to expect from this book: guns, cars, gambling, exotic women and a predictable plot. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good start to the Benson series
After John Gardner finally gave up the ghost of his Bond series, I begun this book with some apprehensions about its quality. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent continuation of Ian Fleming's legacy !
Raymond Benson has admirably suceeded in following in Ian Fleming's footsteps. The Bond of this novel is completely credible and the story is superb. Give it a try !
Published on 9 May 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars You had to be there...
I was lucky enough to be reading this as the Hong Kong handover to the Chinese was taking place, and that made it quite special. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and highly entertaining!
It's great to have the old Bond back! Raymond Benson has successfully captured the essence of Ian Fleming's world. Read more
Published on 4 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pastiche!
I had my doubts that an American could follow in Ian Fleming's footsteps (never mind John Gardner)... but Benson has done it. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars This book promised so much and delivered so little.
I have read most of the Bond novels available and after the first couple of chapters thought this was going to be special but it just started losing its way. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 1999

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