King Zero by Charlie Higson - the new James Bond continuation novel

Penguin Michael Joseph in partnership with Ian Fleming Publications have revealed a new James Bond continuation novel: King Zero by Charlie Higson.

The title was officially announced via a projection stunt at three locations around London last night.

Charlie Higson presenting his first full-length James Bond novel King Zero at Marble Arch in London on March 31st, 2026

The projections which emblazoned locations including Marble Arch (with Higson in attendance) and County Hall, featured a countdown, which glitched at 0:07 to hint at what would be revealed. The full video can be seen here.

About King Zero

The new continuation novel will star James Bond as he encounters a new villain in a changing world. It starts with a murdered agent in the Saudi desert. Only a traitor could have known enough to bring him down.

But even James Bond can’t guess at the secret that was worth killing him to keep. As Bond follows the trail across the globe, he doesn’t realise the countdown has already begun. And hiding in the shadows is a man with more power than he could ever have imagined.

Prepare for a villain unlike any before. Prepare for KING ZERO.

Higson's latest James Bond novel King Zero will be released on 26 September 2026, pre-order now on Amazon UK or Amazon USA.

About the author

Charlie Higson is a celebrated British author, comedy writer, producer and actor, known among Bond fans for writing the successful Young Bond series (2005 - 2008) and the 2023 James Bond novel On His Majesty's Secret Service, commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications to celebrate the coronation of King Charles. 

Charlie Higson
photo © Stuart Bertie

Higson was chosen for his ability to emulate Fleming’s fast-paced, instinctual writing style and his respect for the original source material.
 

Where to order

Higson's latest James Bond novel King Zero will be released in September 2026, and can be pre-ordered now on Amazon UK for £22 or Amazon US for $26.