Zero Minus Ten is the first James Bond novel ever to be written by an American author. As the novel opens, the clock is ticking for Hong Kong. On July 1, 1997, the British Crown Colony will be handed over to the People’s Republic of China. Hopes for a peaceful transition are shattered, however, when a series of terrorist acts threatens the already fragile relationship between Britain and China. With less than two weeks of British sovereignty remaining, James Bond is dispatched to Hong Kong to investigate these incidents and avert a political crisis that could jeopardize the upcoming historical event. Bond must navigate a startling maze of nefarious underworld characters, ultimately uncovering a devastating plot of revenge…. Raymond Benson’s tale begins a new era of adventure, danger, and nonstop excitement for James Bond as well as for 007 fans everywhere.