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Alex Rider Books In Order (Full List)

Alex Rider is a series of 13 books by Anthony Horowitz. The first book published in the series is Storm Breaker in 2000. Here is a complete list of Alex Rider books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. Storm Breaker (2000)

Storm Breaker, by Anthony Horowitz, is a thrilling spy novel that follows teenage spy Alex Rider as he is thrust into a dangerous mission to uncover a sinister plot that threatens the world's safety. With non-stop action and heart-pounding suspense, this page-turner is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

  • 📇 256 Pages
  • 📝 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

2. Point Blank (2001)

In Anthony Horowitz's gripping novel, "Point Blank," teenage spy Alex Rider embarks on a high-stakes mission to uncover the sinister secrets hidden within a boarding school for troubled kids. Betrayal and danger lurk in every corner as Alex races against time to save himself and the world.

  • 📇 274 Pages
  • 📝 68,500 - 82,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

3. Skeleton Key (2002)

In "Skeleton Key" by Anthony Horowitz, teenage spy Alex Rider plunges into another deadly mission. This time, he must infiltrate a mysterious billionaire's Caribbean island to uncover a sinister plot that threatens the world. An action-packed and pulse-pounding adventure awaits.

  • 📇 327 Pages
  • 📝 81,750 - 98,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

4. Eagle Strike (2002)

In Anthony Horowitz's thrilling novel "Eagle Strike," young teen spy Alex Rider finds himself targeted by an enigmatic assassin, leading him on a high-stakes mission to uncover the truth behind a mysterious plot with global consequences. A gripping adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.

  • 📇 352 Pages
  • 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

5. Scorpia (2004)

In the enthralling fifth installment of the Alex Rider series, Scorpia, master storyteller Anthony Horowitz unleashes a dangerous plot that puts our teenage spy hero on a deadly collision course with a nefarious criminal organization. Filled with nail-biting action, captivating twists, and relentless suspense, Horowitz delivers yet another thrilling adventure.

  • 📇 388 Pages
  • 📝 97,000 - 116,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 13 Hours Reading Time

6. Ark Angel (2005)

In "Ark Angel", Anthony Horowitz takes readers on an exhilarating ride as teenage spy Alex Rider finds himself aged 14, back at MI6 and facing his most dangerous mission yet, involving a sinister space hotel and a ruthless criminal mastermind.

  • 📇 352 Pages
  • 📝 88,000 - 105,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

7. Snakehead (2007)

In Anthony Horowitz's gripping thriller "Snakehead", Alex Rider - the teenage spy with the heart of a lion - finds himself caught in a deadly web of international criminal networks as he infiltrates the dangerous underworld of human trafficking.

  • 📇 416 Pages
  • 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

8. Crocodile Tears (2009)

"Crocodile Tears," written by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz, takes readers through a thrilling adventure as teenage spy Alex Rider unravels a dangerous plot involving a charity organization that masks a sinister secret. Can Alex save the world once again?

  • 📇 285 Pages
  • 📝 71,250 - 85,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

9. Scorpia Rising (2011)

In this thrilling finale to the Alex Rider series, teenage spy Alex faces his deadliest mission yet as he goes head-to-head with Scorpia, a ruthless criminal organization plotting to unleash chaos on the world. Full of heart-stopping twists, Scorpia Rising will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.

  • 📇 416 Pages
  • 📝 104,000 - 124,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

10. Russian Roulette (2013)

In "Russian Roulette" by Anthony Horowitz, delve into the gripping and sinister past of one of literature's most notorious villains, Alex Rider's arch-nemesis, Yassen Gregorovich. Discover the hidden motives, intricate web of secrets, and the roots of his deadly legacy.

  • 📇 405 Pages
  • 📝 101,250 - 121,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 14 Hours Reading Time

11. Never Say Die (2017)

In "Never Say Die" by Anthony Horowitz, teenager Alex Rider embarks on a thrilling globe-trotting mission to rescue his best friend and uncover an international conspiracy. Full of nail-biting suspense and heart-pounding action, this pulse-pounding novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats till the very last page.

  • 📇 349 Pages
  • 📝 87,250 - 104,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

12. Secret Weapon (2019)

In Anthony Horowitz's Secret Weapon, prepare to be swept away into a thrilling world of espionage and adventure as you follow a brave young spy on a mission to uncover a hidden secret that could change the course of history.

  • 📇 368 Pages
  • 📝 92,000 - 110,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

13. Nightshade (2020)

In "Nightshade," Anthony Horowitz takes readers on a thrilling journey through the shadowy underbelly of espionage, as reluctant spy Alex Rider embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover a deadly plot that threatens global security.

  • 📇 442 Pages
  • 📝 110,500 - 132,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 15 Hours Reading Time