On Her Majesty's Secret Service A James Bond Novel

Contends with From Russia with Love for the post of favorite Bond novel. Tracy is a marvelous creation who outdoes all other Bond girls (except, perhaps, Vesper Lynd) as a thoroughly independent and fiery woman. Blofeld continues to be a thrilling antagonist (particularly notable as the only recurring one in the series). The risk of the shocking ending makes it even better but I won't spoil it...more

Contends with From Russia with Love for the post of favorite Bond novel. Tracy is a marvelous creation who outdoes all other Bond girls (except, perhaps, Vesper Lynd) as a thoroughly independent and fiery woman. Blofeld continues to be a thrilling antagonist (particularly notable as the only recurring one in the series). The risk of the shocking ending makes it even better but I won't spoil it for those who've not had the pleasure.   hide

Another masterpiece from the pen of Fleming - his descriptive passages bring to life the beautiful settings and desirable ladies better than ever!

You cant beat these books, politically incorrect and full of great action sequences. The film of this book remained quite faithful to the book. A nice easy read.

Maybe the best of the original Bond novels. This is a true tale of espionage that fleshes out Bond's character even more than _Casino Royale_ with an ending that evokes real pathos.