Russian Roulette

Written by Anthony Horowitz

Book #10 in the Alex Rider series

A teen spy's quest for revenge uncovers a mysterious assassin's mercy.

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432 pages· 97,777 words· Est. 9 hour read· 770L

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Bookroo's summary

Teen spy Alex Rider's life is upended when his uncle is killed by assassin Yassen Gregorovich. As Alex seeks revenge, he discovers Yassen's unexpected mercy. Why did Yassen spare him? Dive into the shadowy world of espionage and uncover the secrets behind Yassen's choices. This thrilling tale explores the darker side of spycraft, where every decision could mean life or death. Can Alex unravel the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series! Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who’s saving the world one mission at a time–from #1 New York Times bestselling author! Alex Rider’s life changed forever with the silent pull of a trigger. Every story has a beginning. For teen secret agent Alex Rider, that beginning occurred prior to his first case for MI6, known by the code name Stormbreaker. By the time Stormbreaker forever changed Alex’s life, his uncle had been murdered by the assassin Yassen Gregorovich, leaving Alex orphaned and craving revenge. Yet when Yassen had a clear shot to take out Alex after he foiled the Stormbreaker plot, he let Alex live. Why? This is Yassen’s story. A journey down the darker path of espionage. Like a James Bond for young readers, international #1 bestseller Anthony Horowitz delivers a blockbuster thrill ride. From the author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty.

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