About Scorpia

Alex Rider is in Venice, looking for secrets long buried in the past. Was his father really a ruthless assassin - and if so, what does that make Alex?

The truth lies with a shadowy organization called Scorpia. But, as Alex draws near, Scorpia is planning a huge operation which will destroy the British and American alliance and destabilize the world.

Alex's fifth adventure is his most personal yet. Soon he will have to make a choice. Will he continue to work for security services that have manipulated and betrayed him? Or will Alex join Scorpia - and get his revenge?