With a Mind to Kill

LICENCE TO SNOOZE
With a Mind to Kill is a direct sequel to The Man with the Golden Gun. Horowitz sends Bond back to the Soviet Union in a perilous mission as a triple agent. The Russians believe he is on their side and have a job for him.

While the author captures the style of the Fleming originals, I considered the tale to be downbeat. It takes a considerable while to get going and then descends into a never ending first date. Even worse his love interest starts off as an intelligent and self-confident woman. She then becomes completely dependent on Bond after making love. Really?! The balance of the book is plodding, a bit tedious and workmanlike. Try his other books before this one.