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Nightrise

The Power of Five #3 / 5
by Anthony Horowitz
Nightrise (The Power of Five #3) by Anthony Horowitz
★ 7.12 / 17
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The battle with the Old Ones continues in the third exciting volume of the bestselling Power of Five series, from the creator of Alex Rider.

Nevada, USA. Fourteen-year-old twins Jamie and Scott Tyler are performing a mind-reading act in a dingy theatre. But when a sinister multinational corporation, Nightrise, kidnaps Scott, Jamie is left alone – and wanted for murder. He becomes embroiled in a corrupt presidential campaign and breaks into the American prison system before being propelled ten thousand years into the past, where he encounters the other Gatekeepers and witnesses the creation of Raven's Gate – and the first fateful battle against the Old Ones.

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Release date: 2007

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Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz

Long before Alex Rider became a teenage icon or Sherlock Holmes returned to the page with fresh intrigue, Anthony Horowitz was crafting mysteries of his own—first in his imagination, then on the page. Born in 1955 in Middlesex, England, Horowitz grew up surrounded by stories, both real and invented. He discovered early that fiction was more than escape; it was a place to find order in chaos, to solve puzzles that real life couldn’t.

What sets Horowitz apart in the world of crime and thriller fiction is not just the breadth of his work, but the way he reinvents the familiar. Whether he’s breathing new life into Conan Doyle’s beloved detective or twisting timelines in Magpie Murders, Horowitz writes with a sleight of hand that keeps readers constantly guessing—and always a step behind. His novels don’t simply offer whodunits; they explore the act of storytelling itself, often blurring the line between author and character, fiction and reality.

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Despite his success in adult fiction, Horowitz first became a household name through Alex Rider, the teenage spy who launched an entire generation into reading. These fast-paced, gadget-filled adventures didn’t just echo the thrill of James Bond—they reimagined the genre for young readers with a sharp intelligence and emotional depth that few had attempted. The series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of YA thriller fiction.

His versatility doesn’t end there. Horowitz has penned television scripts for long-running favorites like Midsomer Murders and Foyle’s War, where his knack for suspense and period detail shine just as vividly on screen as they do on the page. Across all formats, his work is marked by a distinct precision—tight plotting, layered characters, and an uncanny ability to turn even the most familiar premise into something surprising.

Recognition has followed, though he’s never seemed particularly interested in chasing it. Named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to literature, Horowitz continues to push boundaries with each new project. From metafictional thrillers to authorized Holmes and Bond novels, his writing isn’t just prolific—it’s inventive, self-aware, and always a few paces ahead.

In an era crowded with storytellers, Anthony Horowitz remains a quiet disruptor—unafraid to challenge form, to twist the conventional, and most importantly, to trust his readers to follow him through the maze.

The Power of Five

The Power of Five was retitled in the United States as The Gatekeepers.

The Power of Five consists of five books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Raven's Gate (The Power of Five #1)
★ 7.50 / 24
Evil Star (The Power of Five #2)
★ 7.36 / 17
Nightrise (The Power of Five #3)
★ 7.12 / 17
Necropolis (The Power of Five #4)
★ 8.28 / 14
Oblivion (The Power of Five #5)
★ 9.00 / 3


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