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I've learned that a working title for Young Bond 5 is...

The Shadow War

Pretty interesting title. "War" has never been used in a Bond title before, and as we know YB5 is about Russian and German spies and the early intrigue that led to WWII, could be perfect.

Thoughts?

Interesting. Working titles are never usually the final, but it is a taste of what we can expect. I am liking the theme, and the word shadow is very cool. Not sure of the war part yet though. On second thought, the word 'war' is integral to the mood I first received. Seriousness. This title does sound very serious compared to the others. It is a war as well with this spy game going on. Working title or not, I like it. Hell, I LOVE it.

The 'the' part of the title is off putting a tad, where as the other titles were tight and straight to the point. Perhaps just 'Shadow War' to fit in with SilverFin, BloodFever and Hurricane Gold for the final title.

Hey, with the quality of stuff Charlie's bringing out now, you can call it what you want.

I for one can't wait to find out about Oberhauser, the incident with the school maid, and the end of Bond's days at Eton.

Me either. Charlie is writing some gold here, pardon the pun. Shadow War would sound pretty good though.

Hey, something went wrong with the poll. I edited my top post and all the votes vanished. Is there a mod in the house?

I just restarted the poll.

Thanks Righty.

Great main page headline, Mister Asterix.

I agree, sharpshooter. Dropping "the" somehow kicks the title up a notch and makes it very much a Young Bond title (which is slightly different animal from a "Bond" title). I like 'The Shadow War'. I think I might love 'Shadow War'. Wonder if the publishers will have some issue using "war" in the title of a children's book?

If they make it, Shadow War. And I have to say I love it. Something I'll be looking out for.

If this is the Young Bond 5 title, I'll be a happy man. It's intriguing, it's dark and it's serious.

I do agree with zencat that a Young Bond title is a different beast to a James Bond title - what I like about this is that "The Shadow War" bridges that gap nicely. It works as both.

(Still disappointed Double or Die wasn't titled "The Deadlock Cipher", though! )

Quite agree.

Personally I like the title, though it really doesn't feel like a Bond title.

But then again neither did Blood Fever and that's one of my all-time favorite Bond books.

Indeed. I think so too, but wont be fussed either way if this is the title.

A black cover would be fitting for this kind of title, much similiar to the one featured on the YB Dossier.

I'm a big fan of this title. Would be very pleased if it ended up as the final thing.