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Nightshade

Alex Rider #12 / 14
by Anthony Horowitz
Nightshade (Alex Rider #12) by Anthony Horowitz
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Get ready for action, adrenaline and adventure in this explosive, brand new Alex Rider mission by bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz.

In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure in the number one bestselling series, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations, to infiltrate a new and sinister organisation known only as Nightshade. Alex is on his own, with the fate of thousands of people resting in his hands.

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Updated 04/13/2025
Category: Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery
Release date: April 7, 2020

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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.

Alex Rider

Before he ever asked for danger, it came looking for him.

The Alex Rider series drops readers into a sleek, shadowy world where espionage wears the face of a schoolboy and trust is always a calculated risk. At its heart is a reluctant teenage spy—a boy who should be worried about exams, not explosives. But when MI6 comes knocking after a devastating personal loss, he’s forced into a life of covert missions, double agents, and secrets far older—and deadlier—than he ever imagined.

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What sets this spy thriller series apart isn’t just the action, though it delivers that in cinematic bursts, from rooftop chases to underwater infiltrations. It’s the emotional complexity that pulses beneath the surface. There’s grit here, but also grief. There’s adventure, but also a growing awareness of how much that adventure costs. As the story unfolds across the series, the stakes evolve—not just globally, but personally—making each installment more layered than the last.

Blending pulse-pounding suspense with a distinctly British cool, the series reinvents the spy genre for a new generation. The high-tech gadgets and high-stakes plots might draw readers in, but it’s the sharp moral undercurrent—and the boy forced to grow up too fast—that keeps them coming back.

A cultural touchstone for teen thrillers, this series hasn't just shaped young adult fiction—it’s challenged what it means to tell a spy story at all. Here, the danger feels real. The consequences linger. And growing up means learning that even heroes bleed.


Alex Rider consists of thirteen books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Stormbreaker (Alex Rider #1)
  ★ 9.00 / 2
Nightshade (Alex Rider #12)
not yet rated
Nightshade Revenge (Alex Rider #13)
  ★ 8.00 / 1
Alex Rider Book 14 (Alex Rider #14)
  ⧗ 8.00 / 1


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