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Alex Rider

by Anthony Horowitz

15 books Started 2000 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Alex Rider is a Horror / Crime Fiction series by Anthony Horowitz, made up of 15 books published between 2000 and 2024. It begins with Stormbreaker (2000), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Nightshade Revenge (2024), spanning 24 years of storytelling.

15books
24years active
3decades
~1.7yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Stormbreaker 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Point Blank 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Skeleton Key 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Eagle Strike 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Scorpia 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Ark Angel 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Snakehead 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Crocodile Tears 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 Quite a Ride 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Scorpia Rising 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Russian Roulette 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Never Say Die 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Secret Weapon 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
14 Nightshade 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Nightshade RevengeLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Alex Rider series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Alex Rider series?

Start with Stormbreaker (2000), the first book in the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Alex Rider series?

There are 15 books in the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, published between 2000 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Alex Rider series?

The first book in the Alex Rider series is Stormbreaker, published in 2000 by Anthony Horowitz.

What is the latest book in the Alex Rider series?

The most recent book in the Alex Rider series is Nightshade Revenge (2024) by Anthony Horowitz.

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About Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz is a British author known for his bestselling crime and mystery novels. Born in 1955 in Stanmore, England, he began writing at a young age. Horowitz gained recognition with his "Alex Rider" series, following the adventures of a teenage spy. The books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been adapted into a film and television series. He has also written acclaimed adult thrillers, including "The House of Silk," "Magpie Murders," and "The Word Is Murder." His work has earned him numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger, the Edgar Award, and the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention's Anthony Award. Horowitz's books have been praised for their suspenseful plots, sharp dialogue, and memorable characters. He is considered one of the most successful and beloved crime writers of his generation.

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About the Alex Rider series

Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series is the books that made spy fiction irresistible to a generation of young readers. Fourteen-year-old Alex is reluctantly recruited by MI6 after his guardian's death, becoming a teenage secret agent armed with ingenious gadgets and thrown against world-threatening villains.

The appeal is pure adrenaline: globe-trotting missions, narrow escapes, and a hero young readers can imagine being. Horowitz keeps the action cinematic and the stakes high, while never losing sight of the cost of forcing a child into a deadly adult world.

Read in order from "Stormbreaker" — Alex's reluctant career and the toll it takes build across the series.