Scorpia

One Boy. One Secret. One Deadly Organization.

Scorpia by Anthony Horowitz, published in 2005 by Walker Books, is the fifth adrenaline-fueled novel in the bestselling Alex Rider series. Fast-paced, smart, and packed with jaw-dropping twists, it’s a gripping spy thriller that deepens the mystery surrounding Alex’s past.

A Search for Truth Becomes a Fight for Survival

After learning a chilling secret about his father, Alex Rider travels to Venice in search of answers. What he discovers is the sinister underworld of Scorpia—a criminal organization more dangerous than anything he’s faced before. When they offer Alex the truth he craves—and a place among them—he is forced to question everything he thought he knew about loyalty, family, and right versus wrong.

High-Stakes Action and Moral Dilemmas

Horowitz raises the stakes in this installment, blending explosive action with a deeper emotional journey. As Alex teeters between hero and villain, readers are drawn into a world of espionage, betrayal, and impossible choices.

Perfect for Thrill-Seekers and Young Spy Fans

Scorpia is ideal for readers aged 10+ who love intense action, clever plots, and a hero who faces danger with courage—and vulnerability. This is Alex Rider at his most personal and most dangerous.