Young Bond author Charlie Higson and Alex Rider creator Anthony Horowitz will appear together on stage at the 60th Cheltenham Literature Festival on Friday, 16 October 2009.

Horowitz, who is acting as Guest Director of the Festival, has already thrown down the gauntlet by asking, “If Alex and young Bond had to  fight each other, who would  win? Will anyone dare ask...?”

Oh, it is ON, Horowitz!

The hour long event (B48) will be held in Town Hall at 5:00pm and costs £7 for adults and £6 for children. Booking is available online at the Cheltenham Festival website.