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Russian Roulette

The Story of an Assassin

#10 in series

by Anthony Horowitz
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Alex Rider will soon be a star in his very own TV series! 
The final book in the #1 bestselling Alex Rider series with over 6 million copies sold in the U.S. alone!
Alex Rider’s life changed forever with the silent pull of a trigger.
 
When Ian Rider died at the hands of the assassin Yassen Gregorovich, Alex, ready or not, was thrust into the world of international espionage—the world’s only teenage spy. Alex vowed revenge against Yassen and the two have battled ever since. Yet, years ago, it was none other than Alex’s own father who trained and mentored Yassen, turning him into the killer he would eventually become.
What makes us choose evil? Why did one boy choose to kill while another chose to risk his life to save others? In some ways, Alex Rider and Yassen Gregorovich are mirror images of each other. Yet the paths they traveled turned them into mortal enemies.
This is Yassen’s story. A journey down a darkened path.
International #1 bestseller Anthony Horowitz delivers a blockbuster thrill ride in this, his final Alex Rider novel. Perfect for young fans of James Bond.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Alex Rider

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 1, 2013

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781101638590

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781101638590
      • File size: 4337 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.4
    • Lexile® Measure: 770
    • Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from January 6, 2014
      Horowitz’s final novel in the popular Alex Rider series relates the story of Rider’s sworn enemy, Yassen Gregorovich. It was Yassen who killed Alex’s uncle Ian Rider and launched the 14-year-old’s career as a super spy—and this installment examines Yassen’s life and the choices he made along the way to becoming a contract killer. Narrator Prebble offers an absolutely gripping performance in this audio edition. His delivery is hard not to love: wise, commanding, and endlessly entertaining. Additionally, Prebble’s pacing is flawless; the narrator understands how to increase tension through slight shifts in tone and never fails to do so at the right moment. The result is an unforgettable conclusion to an entertaining story that fans will love. Ages 12-up. A Philomel hardcover.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2014
      The life story of Yassen Gregorovich, teen spy Alex Rider's archenemy, humanizes the assassin as it details his courage through the (sometimes unbelievable) hardships leading to his murderous career. Alex appears only in the frame story, but series fans will welcome the flipped perspective. This page-turner can stand alone and will likely make any new readers curious about the main series.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.4
  • Lexile® Measure:770
  • Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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