Crocodile Tears

Anthony Horowitz

Nov 2009 · Alex Rider Book 8 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!

Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author!

A charity broker con artist has raised millions of dollars in donations, only to invest them in a form of genetically modified corn that has the power to release an airborne strain of virus so powerful it can knock out an entire country in one windy day. A catastrophe so far-reaching that it would raise millions of dollars more in charitable donations, all of which would be embezzled by one man. The antidote? Alex Rider, of course, who survives gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat with mercenaries--just another day in the life of an average kid.

From the author of Magpie Murders and Moriarty.

Ratings and reviews

This book is a continuation oF snake head. The main character is a teenager named alex who has no parents. I rated this book poorly Because of it's basic plot. The book reminded to much of skeleton key when I was hoping for the author to refresh the story line. It has the basic story that goes like wake up, get captured, get beat up, escape, kill some guys, kiss a girl, and then save the world . I also didn't like how they didn't introduce new characters. Not even the bad guys were new which was disappointing. It did have a few good parts like when the beginning started of with an explosion. I also enjoyed the action packed and dramatic ending. Sadly, I think the author could have made the book a lot better. Like when the car Is drownning with Alex and two other people in it, I think one person should have died to spice the book up. I Don't think the author is bad but maybe he should have taken a little more time.

When I first read the first few Alex Rider books, I honestly thought it brough original idea in the spy novel world, but I am disappointed in this one. It seems Mr.Horowitz is using the concept of a rich "egomaniac" far too much. For a fan of the series, it is predictable from beggining to end, but again, fans and I will still enjoy Alex's adventures. Though may get tired of the writing's repetivitiy.

i did not like this book compaired to the others but it was still a very good book i recomend it for people who like a good mistery saklkfjh laskjdfh laksjskksjdhaklal;kfjalfk laskjallka al aldskj alkd woir eoqiu oqieur oqirup pewoiqu pqoeiru me recomender este lebre para ninos o personas que gustan libros misticos

About the author

Anthony Horowitz (anthonyhorowitz.com) is a world-renowned screenwriter for film and television, having received multiple awards. And he is, of course, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider novels, which have become bestsellers the world over, spawned a major motion picture, and a line of graphic novels. A master of the spy thriller, Anthony is the only writer authorized by both the Arthur Conan Doyle and Ian Fleming Estates to write original Sherlock Holmes and James Bond novels, respectively. Anthony lives with his wife in London, England; they are parents to two grown boys. Follow Anthony on Twitter @AnthonyHorowitz.