Today we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive first look at Kev Walker’s all-new cover art for the U.S. paperback edition of Charlie Higson’s Blood Fever, due for release on March 10, 2009. (CLICK TO VIEW)

The book will also carry a new tagline on the back: “James Bond has had his first taste of danger. He’s ready for more.”

Publisher Disney Hyperion (who we have to thank for this beautiful preview) decided to refresh the U.S. Young Bond covers following the very positive reaction to the hardcover Double or Die art. As you can see, the new Blood Fever artwork matches Double or Die’s “Bond vs Villain” theme, as does the new SilverFin artwork we revealed on Friday.

Check back here on Wednesday for a first look at the U.S. paperback edition of Double or Die.

The Blood Fever cover refresh is available for pre-order on Amazon.com along with all the new Young Bond releases for 2009:

SilverFin (New Cover) - March 10, 2009

Blood Fever (New Cover) - March 10, 2009

Double or Die (Paperback) - March 10, 2009

Hurricane Gold (Hardcover) - April 7, 2009