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"Scorpia Rising" by Anthony Horowitz is the ninth Alex Rider installment. Zeljan Kurst, Scorpia's CEO, is asked to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece, setting off a chain of events. Alex is sent to Cairo to investigate, where he faces his deadliest enemy yet: himself. With Jack Starbright's help, Alex must navigate espionage and uncover Scorpia's sinister plans.

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Scorpia Rising

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ANTHONY HOROWITZ

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"Scorpia Rising" by Anthony Horowitz is the ninth Alex Rider installment. Zeljan Kurst, Scorpia's CEO, is asked to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece, setting off a chain of events. Alex is sent to Cairo to investigate, where he faces his deadliest enemy yet: himself. With Jack Starbright's help, Alex must navigate espionage and uncover Scorpia's sinister plans.

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"Scorpia Rising" by Anthony Horowitz is the ninth installment in the thrilling Alex Rider series. The story begins with Zeljan Kurst, the chief executive of the criminal organization Scorpia, being asked by a Greek billionaire to return the Elgin Marbles to Greece. This starts a series of circumstances that bring the young spy Alex Rider a high-stakes mission.

As Scorpia's executive board meets to discuss their plan, they decide to use Alex as bait to lure the British government into a trap. Meanwhile, MI6 is given a false alarm, and Alex is sent to investigate. He ends up in Cairo, where he has to face his fiercest opponent to date. With the help of his housekeeper Jack Starbright, Alex must navigate the treacherous world of espionage and uncover the truth behind Scorpia's sinister plans.

Horowitz's writing is engaging and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as Alex faces off against his enemies. The book is filled with action, adventure, and intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of the series and newcomers alike. With its fast-paced plot and well-developed characters, "Scorpia Rising" is a thrilling addition to the Alex Rider series.

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