How many Alex Rider books are there?

There are 13 Alex Rider books, as of September 2026.

Is the Alex Rider series finished?

No, Anthony Horowitz is still adding to it.

Did Anthony Horowitz write other series?

Yes: Pentagram, The Diamond Brothers, Horowitz Horror, The Power of Five and Legends.

Alex Rider books in order A series by Anthony Horowitz

The Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz has 13 books (8 novels and 5 shorter works), from Stormbreaker (2000) to Nightshade Revenge (2023). Read it in order, starting with Stormbreaker.

Reading order: 1 Stormbreaker (2000) · 2 Point Blanc (2001) · 3 Skeleton Key (2002) · 4 Eagle Strike (2003) · 5 Scorpia (2004) · 6 Ark Angel (2005) · 7 Snakehead (2007) · 8 Crocodile Tears (2009) · 9 Scorpia Rising (2011) · 10 Russian Roulette (2013) · … all 13 below

Updated September 2026

All 13 Alex Rider books in order

1.
Stormbreaker (2000)
234 pages★ 3.9 (37 ratings)Adapted for film
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2.
Point Blanc (Sep 2001)
274 pages★ 4.3 (25 ratings)
Buy
3.
Skeleton Key (Aug 2002)
327 pages★ 4.1 (26 ratings)
Buy
4.
Eagle Strike (Sep 2003)
328 pages★ 4.0 (27 ratings)
Buy
5.
Scorpia (Apr 2004)
364 pages★ 4.1 (27 ratings)
Buy
6.
Ark Angel (Apr 2005)
331 pages★ 4.2 (20 ratings)
Buy
7.
Snakehead (Sep 2007)
406 pages★ 4.3 (14 ratings)
Buy
8.
Crocodile Tears (Nov 2009)
388 pages★ 4.5 (11 ratings)
Buy
9.
Scorpia Rising (Mar 2011)
417 pages★ 4.7 (6 ratings)
Buy
10.
Russian Roulette (2013)
384 pages★ 3.8 (6 ratings)
Buy
11.
Never Say Die (2017)
349 pages★ 5.0 (6 ratings)
Buy
12.
Nightshade (Apr 2020)
421 pages
Buy
13.
Nightshade Revenge (2023)
352 pages
Buy

Alex Rider on screen

Stormbreaker (2006)Film · from Stormbreaker

Alex Rider FAQ

How many Alex Rider books are there?: There are 13 Alex Rider books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Alex Rider books in?: In publication order, starting with Stormbreaker (2000): 1 Stormbreaker (2000) · 2 Point Blanc (2001) · 3 Skeleton Key (2002) · 4 Eagle Strike (2003) · 5 Scorpia (2004) · 6 Ark Angel (2005) · … all 13 below.
What is the first Alex Rider book?: Stormbreaker (2000).
What is the latest Alex Rider book?: Nightshade Revenge (2023).
Is the Alex Rider series finished?: No, Anthony Horowitz is still adding to it.
Did Anthony Horowitz write other series?: Yes: Pentagram, The Diamond Brothers, Horowitz Horror, The Power of Five and Legends.