It’s time to admit a couple of truths when it comes to the world of James Bond movies. One is that we are sad to see the lack of movement on the next installment, especially when 2024 was the “earliest” point that Bond 26 was set to film. However, the silver lining to this particular cloud is that while the world of Bond films is at a standstill, the realm of 00-literature is alive and well. And we are so excited to share with you all that the James Bond franchise is finally giving a beloved character the spotlight, thanks to a new novel set for release in the near future.

Dear friends and visitors, Q has officially left the building. Announced with the vague timeframe of “Autumn 2025,” a series known as The Q Mysteries is about to kick off! Penned by author Vaseem Khan, "Quantum of Menace" is supposedly bringing this beloved member of the MI6 family into the wild. As this announcement dropped on both social media, as well as on Ian Fleming Publications’ website, fans also got their first plot details for this killer tale.