Red Nemesis (Young Bond, #9)

by Steve Cole

Well two average Young Bond books and two fantastic ones feature in Steve Cole's Young Bond. Red Nemesis concludes the series with an action packed treasure hunt and a Russian sleeper cell plot all tying back into something Bond's father stumbled across. Teaming up with Anya Kalashnikova, James and Anya work to avenge their families and protect Britain from treachery.

This was really enjoyable. I would've liked to see more of Charmian and Perry but at least they appeared. I loved the treasure hunt game James and his father used to play and that he keeps it going with Perry. Anya was yet another strong, fierce girl character - this series only has those types which is beyond awesome. I would've loved to see more of the ballerina angle but I enjoyed what there was.

The author notes at the end were interesting and enlightening as to Steve Cole's thoughts while writing. I found it interesting that he was trying to show the transition of Bond's isolation and kind of prepare readers for reading the original series in a way. Since I will be reading the original series next it can only be a plus.

4 stars, a great end to a great series.