Revenge, deception and non-stop action – life as the world’s first teenage spy just got more intense.
In RUSSIAN ROULETTE, you’ll to know a whole new side of the bestselling ALEX RIDER series by Anthony Horowitz. This prequel gives readers an insider look at how the infamous villain Yassen (who you may recognize from the series) became the killer he is today.
Whether you’re already a fan of these critically acclaimed spy novels or ready to dive into the series for the first time, RUSSIAN ROULETTE is a must-read.
The ALEX RIDER series follows the life and misadventures of a 15-year-old spy named Alex Rider. When Alex’s uncle, Ian Rider, is killed at the hands of assassin Yassen Gregorovich, Alex is unwittingly forced into the world of international espionage. He vows to get revenge on behalf of his slain uncle and will stop at nothing to succeed: after all, what’s more important than family? But when Alex discovers that it was his very own father who trained and mentored Yassen to become the coldblooded killer that he is today, he is thrown for a loop – and begins questioning family loyalty, the definition of evil and what it means to have morals while living a life of deception and crime.
The two characters are similar in some ways and both share a connection with Alex’s father. It is largely the different paths they’ve chosen in life and the decisions they’ve made that have now turned them into lethal enemies. They’re engaged in a war for power – and their lives are the collateral.
What makes a person good? Or bad? Is it simply the choices we make, like in Yassen’s case, or is there something in our subconscious that has already decided for us?
Follow Alex on his journey as he wrestles with these questions and his own morals in RUSSIAN ROULETTE! Look for it in your nearest bookstore or check it out online.