Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz

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Go to Venice. Find Scorpia. Any you will find your destiny Alex Rider is in Venice, looking for secrets long-buried in the past. Was his father really a ruthless assassin and if so, what does that make Alex? The truth lies with a shadowy organization called Scorpia. But, as Alex draws near, Scorpia is planning a huge operation which will destroy the British and American alliance and destabilize the world. Alexs firth adventure is his most personal yet. Soon he will have to make a choice. Will he continue to work for MI6, who have manipulated and betrayed him? Or will Alex join Scorpia and get his revenge? Praise for the Alex Rider books: Every bored schoolboys fantasy, only a thousand times funnier, slicker and more exciting genius. The Independent on Sunday Horowitz is pure class, stylish but action-packed being James Bond in miniature is way cooler than being a wizard. The Daily Mirror Brings new meaning to the phrase action-packed. The Sunday Times Horowitz will grip you with suspense, daring and cheek and thats just the first page! Prepare for action scenes as fast as a movie. The Times Soft cover, 359 pages. In good preloved condition with the exception of creasing to the cover.