Historian Dan Jones to write new James Bond novella set in 1954 Ceylon

On 5 October 2026, Ian Fleming Publications announced that historian Dan Jones will write a new James Bond novella titled All In, honouring Ian Fleming's fourth novel, Diamonds Are Forever, 70 years after its publication. The story is set in 1954 in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the British departure. The novella will be published as a special edition on 3 December 2026 via ianflemingshop.com. Jones, known for his history books, expressed excitement about the project, which is part of the National Year of Reading celebrations.