The US eBook of King Zero is the lightest way to read Charlie Higson’s new Bond. The King Zero eBook, published as King Zero: Featuring Ian Fleming’s James Bond by Blackstone Publishing, appears on 17 November 2026.
In the books
Charlie Higson’s King Zero opens with a British agent murdered in the Saudi desert, apparently by a weapon never seen before, and a betrayal from inside. Bond follows the trail across the globe. It was published in collaboration with Ian Fleming Publications. Higson, best known for the Young Bond series, has described it as his first full adult Bond adventure.
Reading it now
The eBook is published by Blackstone Publishing on 17 November 2026, with ISBN 9798212817639, so at the time of writing, October 2026, it is a pre-order. It is the practical choice for a flight, and Blackstone’s page lists the other formats if you would rather have the hardcover. Check the format on the page before you buy.
It is a good place to start with the continuation novels, and Mark Edlitz’s guide in our books and media section helps place it. For the screen Bonds, see the Bonds page and the films page.
Specifications
| Author | Charlie Higson |
|---|---|
| Title | King Zero: Featuring Ian Fleming’s James Bond |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing, US |
| Publication date | 17 November 2026 |
| Format | eBook |
| ISBN | 9798212817639 |
Questions
Who wrote King Zero?
Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series, in collaboration with Ian Fleming Publications.
What is King Zero about?
A British agent is murdered in the Saudi desert, a traitor is suspected, and Bond follows the trail around the world.
