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[edit] John Gardner titles

Licence Renewed

Licence Renewed, first published in 1981, was the first original James Bond novel since 1967's Colonel Sun. It's title is more of a result of the resurrection of the literary Bond franchise beginning with this book. The title itself is not actually used in the novel, in fact readers learn early on that the 00 section has been abolished, although Bond, still called 007 for more of a sentimental reasoning, is retained as a troubleshooter. John Gardner originally pitched the title to Glidrose as "Meltdown", which was the name of the plan used by the villain Dr. Anton Murik.

For Special Services

Ian Fleming was contacted by William Donovan to write a lengthy memorandum describing the structure and functions of a secret service organisation. Parts of this memorandum were later used in the official charter for the Office of Strategic Services, which was later dissolved after World War II in 1945. For appreciation of Fleming's work Donovan presented Fleming with a .38 Police Positive Colt revolver with the inscription, "For Special Services." Similarly, at the end of this adventure Bond is awarded an identical firearm with the same inscription from the President of the United States.

Icebreaker

In this novel, Bond is forced to join an international team that will be sent on a dangerous mission involving an equally dangerous and treacherous alliance of agents from the United States (CIA), the Soviet Union (KGB) and Israel (Mossad). The team is dubbed "Icebreaker."

No Deals, Mr. Bond

John Gardner has stated that he was opposed to this novel being given the title No Deals, Mr. Bond, a title he calls "dreadful" along with other titles suggested by his publishers including "Oh No, Mr. Bond!" and "Bond Fights Back". Gardner originally suggested the title "Tomorrow Always Comes." The published title is only alluded to in the novel. Bond is simply on his own in the adventure without the help of the British Secret Service, without his immunity; if caught there would be "no deals" for his release.

Scorpius

The title comes from the character Vladimir Scorpius who is the villain.

Death is Forever

Death is Forever derives from the twenty-fourth chapter in Fleming's Diamonds Are Forever, "Death Is So Permanent." Gardner quotes one line at the beginning of his novel which is said from the point of view of Mr. Wint. As Bond passes by Wint's dead body lying on the floor, the body figuratively speaks to him saying, "Mister, nothing is forever. Only death is permanent. Nothing is forever except what you did to me." While the novel, Death is Forever, makes no direct reference to the title, every chapter includes the word 'death', except the last chapter which is simply RIP. Gardner has also stated that the title comes from a line of dialogue in a Stephen King book.