Yes, he was scathing of LR in his letters to Philip Larkin (who had reviewed LR for The Times Literary Supplement) and in his review of FSS in 1982 also for the TLS.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
But Charlie has said pretty much the same with the previous three )
I'm not sure about that. I had the distinct impression that Charlie's silence about the celebrity trilogy was somewhat deafening. In any event given that he has an advanced copy at this stage of the game it means either Horowitz or his publisher wants an official review and if he tweets "AT LAST a Bond book that is everything it should be" - that's positive in my book.
I have a feeling this is going to be a stonker.
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I'm very hopeful about Trigger Mortis too. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
But Charlie has said pretty much the same with the previous three )
I'm not sure about that. I had the distinct impression that Charlie's silence about the celebrity trilogy was somewhat deafening. In any event given that he has an advanced copy at this stage of the game it means either Horowitz or his publisher wants an official review and if he tweets "AT LAST a Bond book that is everything it should be" - that's positive in my book.
I have a feeling this is going to be a stonker.
I'm sure...I know he has said similar positive things about the latter books...even when I spoke to him about his Young Bond books and wanting him to write an 'adult' Bond novel, he was full of praise for them...
Just my two cents but, I think of A Horowitz as a working writer, he's not
A celebrity name but is a solid producer of quality work. From his TV adaptations
To his own books. So at worst I expect a competent novel, but my hopes are he'll
do much better than that.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Regarding the title Trigger Mortis we have to remember that 'Trigger Finger' was an early title for Ian Fleming's 'The Living Daylights', which of course starred a female assassin called "Trigger". -{ -{
Trigger Mortis would have made a good chapter title but IMO remains a terrible choice of main title. IMHO a case of someone trying a little too hard.
I agree. Definitely not up there with the word play of Live and Let Die or You Only Live Twice.
"Trigger Mortis" already has an entry in the Urban Dictionary from 2011:
A spasm of regret, often originating in the index finger, immediately after hastily sending an email or a text message that may, on reflection, be inappropriate.
Maybe, but it was already in use back then. There was a pulp mystery titled Trigger Mortis back in 1958, written by Frank Lane.
I will concede that Trigger Mortis is a better title than Solo (expecting a "Man from UNCLE" book ) or some of the movie titles. Die Another Day? Really?
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Great news - James Bond will drive a Bentley in Trigger Mortis:
There is a very interesting article on the IFP site about 'Goldfinger' urging fans to re-read it in advance of 'Trigger Mortice'.
Great idea - I think I'll give it a whirl. It's been a while since I read GF and it'll be fun to see how Horowitz handles the continuation aspects.
Regarding 'Trigger Mortice' itself, I wonder if Sir Stirling will actually appear in the book and if he'll support the launch?
Here's to a good and successful continuation novel. {[]
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From ACE on CBn Forums (who has read an advance copy):
Trigger Mortis is the best Continuation Bond novel since Colonel Sun.
It's certainly preferable to the Devil May Care, Carte Blanche and Solo.
The Fleming fits seemlessly and it is not a cod Film plot.
Sometimes hope is not in vain.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
That's an awesome review. Colonel Sun is just so far ahead of every other continuation novel that it's almost as if Fleming wrote it himself. I have enjoyed many of the other efforts since then, but if this one really is that good, we're in for quite a treat! If true, I hope Horowitz writes more.
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about other's work.
Whereas Kingsley Amis very much spoke his mind about his successor John Gardner.
Yes, he was scathing of LR in his letters to Philip Larkin (who had reviewed LR for The Times Literary Supplement) and in his review of FSS in 1982 also for the TLS.
I'm not sure about that. I had the distinct impression that Charlie's silence about the celebrity trilogy was somewhat deafening. In any event given that he has an advanced copy at this stage of the game it means either Horowitz or his publisher wants an official review and if he tweets "AT LAST a Bond book that is everything it should be" - that's positive in my book.
I have a feeling this is going to be a stonker.
I'm sure...I know he has said similar positive things about the latter books...even when I spoke to him about his Young Bond books and wanting him to write an 'adult' Bond novel, he was full of praise for them...
A celebrity name but is a solid producer of quality work. From his TV adaptations
To his own books. So at worst I expect a competent novel, but my hopes are he'll
do much better than that.
I agree. Definitely not up there with the word play of Live and Let Die or You Only Live Twice.
"Trigger Mortis" already has an entry in the Urban Dictionary from 2011:
Maybe, but it was already in use back then. There was a pulp mystery titled Trigger Mortis back in 1958, written by Frank Lane.
I will concede that Trigger Mortis is a better title than Solo (expecting a "Man from UNCLE" book
http://www.thebookbond.com/2015/06/james-bond-will-drive-bentley-in.html
This is fabulous news and hopefully it means there will be a Bentley special edition !
Great idea - I think I'll give it a whirl. It's been a while since I read GF and it'll be fun to see how Horowitz handles the continuation aspects.
Regarding 'Trigger Mortice' itself, I wonder if Sir Stirling will actually appear in the book and if he'll support the launch?
Trigger Mortis is the best Continuation Bond novel since Colonel Sun.
It's certainly preferable to the Devil May Care, Carte Blanche and Solo.
The Fleming fits seemlessly and it is not a cod Film plot.
Sometimes hope is not in vain.
I wish the Release Date could be sooner.