Scorpion (novel)

Scorpion is a young adult dystopian novel by Alex Rider author Anthony Horowitz, published in 2011. The novel follows the story of Liam, a troubled teenager from a care home who discovers a connection to the sinister organization SCORPIA, a shadowy group of assassins that plays a recurring role in the Alex Rider series.

Liam is recruited by SCORPIA and trained as an assassin, uncovering dark secrets about his past and his connection to the organization. As he delves deeper into SCORPIA, he begins to question their motives and the morality of his actions. The narrative explores themes of identity, manipulation, and the nature of good and evil.

While the book features SCORPIA, a prominent antagonist from the Alex Rider series, Scorpion is a standalone story and does not directly involve Alex Rider. The novel delves into the inner workings of SCORPIA and provides further insight into their operations and philosophy. The target audience is similar to the Alex Rider series, appealing to young adults interested in action, suspense, and spy thrillers.