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THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN

Book • 1965
In this novel, James Bond returns after a year missing in action, having been brainwashed by the KGB to assassinate his boss, M. To redeem himself, Bond is sent on a mission to eliminate 'Pistols' Scaramanga, known as 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.

The story unfolds in Jamaica, where Bond infiltrates Scaramanga's organization and confronts a web of illegal activities including arson, drug smuggling, and industrial sabotage.

The novel is marked by its fast-paced action, suspense, and themes related to the nature of murder and espionage during the Cold War era.

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