First published 2011
Scorpia, the world's deadliest terror network, has returned with a catastrophic plan to destroy the British government. Teenage superspy Alex Rider is the only one who can infiltrate their inner circle and uncover their deadly scheme before it's too late. With his own life on the line, Alex races against the clock to thwart Scorpia's apocalyptic endgame and prevent an attack that could change the course of history.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, high-stakes, race-against-time
Setting: London, England, Greece, Cairo, Egypt, Middle East
431 pages · Paperback · Walker Books
Content warnings: violence