Alex Rider Books in Order
series of spy novels by British author Anthony Horowitz
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Anthony Horowitz
Stormbreaker is a young adult action-adventure novel written by British author Anthony Horowitz. It is the first book in the Alex Rider series. The…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Anthony Horowitz
Point Blanc is a 2001 novel by Anthony Horowitz. Investigations into the deaths of two powerful men reveal both had sons attending Point Blanc…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Anthony Horowitz
Skeleton Key is the third book in the Alex Rider series, written by British author Anthony Horowitz. It was released in the United Kingdom on July 8,…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Anthony Horowitz
Sir Damian Cray is a philanthropist, peace activist, and the world's most famous pop star. He believes he must do more to save the world, but his…
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Buy on Amazon2004 · Anthony Horowitz
Scorpia is a 2004 novel by Anthony Horowitz. Teenage MI6 superspy Alex Rider travels to Italy and infiltrates the criminal organization Scorpia…
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Buy on Amazon2005 · Anthony Horowitz
A 2005 novel by Anthony Horowitz in which Alex Rider, recovering in hospital after being shot, foils the kidnapping of the son of billionaire Nikolai…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider is sent to infiltrate the snakeheads, a dangerous gang involved in smuggling drugs, weapons, and people across Southeast Asia. He is…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider is an average kid whose life takes a dangerous turn when a con artist plans to create the biggest disaster by using genetically modified…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Anthony Horowitz
The ninth, and possibly concluding, installment of the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, released in March 2011. It portrays the ultimate…
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Buy on AmazonRussian Roulette - Alex Rider #10
2013 · Anthony Horowitz
This installment steps away from Alex to tell the story of Yassen Gregorovich, the assassin who has shadowed the series. Tracing his journey from a…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Anthony Horowitz
Alex returns to San Francisco after the events of Scorpia Rising, struggling to cope with the death of his best friend and caregiver, Jack…
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2019 · Anthony Horowitz
Secret Weapon is a 2019 book by Anthony Horowitz. It is book 12 of the series Alex Rider.
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Buy on Amazon2020 · Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider's life changed after the events of Never Say Die, when the criminal organization Scorpia was destroyed. He hoped for a return to normal…
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Buy on Amazon2023 · Anthony Horowitz
Alex faces the lingering threat of Nightshade as the organization regroups and prepares a devastating new operation. Still haunted by his encounter…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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2013 · Anthony Horowitz
Roulette russe belongs to the Alex Rider series of spy novels by English author Anthony Horowitz, centered on the teenaged spy Alex Rider and aimed…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Alex Rider books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and booksellers (e.g. bookseriesinorder-style guides) and consistent with the author's serialized storyline Start with “Stormbreaker.”
How many books are in the Alex Rider series?
We list 16 books by Anthony Horowitz , published between 2001–2023.
Where can I buy the Alex Rider books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.