Dive into the thrilling world of espionage and high-tech mystery with Quantum of Menace, the captivating first installment in the brand-new James Bond spin-off series featuring the iconic Q. This charmingly written, drily humorous, and intelligently crafted novel will appeal to dedicated Bond fans and enthusiasts of smart, modern crime fiction like Slow Horses and The Thursday Murder Club.

After being unexpectedly ousted from his role developing technology for MI6, Major Boothroyd (Q) finds himself adrift. His quiet life is shattered when his childhood friend, quantum computer scientist Peter Napier, dies under mysterious circumstances. Frustrated by the official police investigation which deems the case closed, Q is compelled to investigate, starting with a cryptic note left for him by Napier. Q soon uncovers that Napier's groundbreaking work may have attracted dangerous, sinister forces, forcing Q to decode the truth before the danger closes in.

• The first book in the new James Bond spin-off series, Q Mysteries.
• Features Major Boothroyd (Q) as the protagonist investigating a mysterious death.
• A blend of nostalgia, cutting-edge technology, and solidly plotted mystery.
• Praised as "Punchy, witty, smart and thrilling" by Janice Hallett.
• Described as "Cosy crime goes high-tech ... Brilliant" by Reverend Richard Coles.

• Author: Vaseem Khan
• Series: Q Mysteries (Book 1 of 2 listed)
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: April 23, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1804188689
• ISBN-13: 978-1804188682
• Dimensions: 13.8 x 2.5 x 20 cm
• Weight: 260 g

If you enjoy clever mysteries interwoven with high-stakes intrigue and sharp wit, secure your copy of Quantum of Menace today and follow Q as he navigates a world where the stakes are suddenly life or death.