Dr. No

In the novel that inspired the original Bond film, British Secret Service agent James Bond, a.k.a. 007, is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of an MI6 operative and his secretary. There he encounters the subject of their observations, the reclusive and nefarious Dr. No.

James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in 20th-century literature. In addition to the 12 novels and 9 short stories written by Ian Fleming, there have been over 40 novels and short stories written about the spy by other authors, and 26 films produced, starring actors such as Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as 007.