First published 2013
Yassen Gregorovich, once a young idealist, is now a ruthless assassin. Haunted by his past, he must confront the choices that transformed him into a killer. As Yassen's story unfolds, a chilling truth emerges: his path crossed with Alex Rider's uncle, a spy, with fatal results. Now, in a high-stakes game of Russian roulette, Yassen must face the ghosts of his past while Alex races to uncover the truth before history repeats itself.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Russia (Federation)
Period: 1991-
416 pages · Hardcover · Walker Books LTD