In late 1981, John Gardner was asked to revive the James Bond novel series. And so, from 1981 to 96', Gardner wrote a total of 14 novels. He also wrote two novelization of two films, GoldenEye and License to Kill.

Though his work was generally well received, many criticized him for his work, on someone he had not even created. Many stated his literary Bond was ''opposite'' of Fleming. Out of rage, Gardner retired in 1996, with his final book appropriately titled "COLD Fall".

Reymound Benson then picked up the series in early 1997.

John Gardner books (1981 - 1996)

License Renewed	1981
For Special Services	1982
Icebreaker	1983
Role of Honour	1984
Nobody Lives Forever	1986
No Deals, Mr. Bond	1987
Scorpius	1988

Win, Lose or Die	1989
Brokenclaw	1990
The Man from Barbarossa	1991
Death is Forever	1992
Never Send Flowers	1993
SeaFire	1994
COLD Fall	1996