Eagle Strike (20 page)

Anthony Horowitz
is one of the most popular and prolific children’s writers working today, and in 2003 he was delighted to win the Red House Children’s Book Award for
Skeleton Key
, as it was voted for entirely by children;
Stormbreaker
was shortlisted for the same award in 2000 and
Point Blanc
in 2001. His other titles for Walker Books include the hugely successful Diamond Brothers series,
Groosham Grange
and its sequel
Return to Groosham Grange
,
The Devil and His Boy
,
The Switch
and
Granny
.

Anthony writes extensively for TV, with programmes including
Midsomer Murders
,
Poirot
and the hugely popular drama series
Foyle’s War
, which won the Lew Grade Audience Award in 2003. He is married to television producer Jill Green and lives in north London with his two sons, Nicholas and Cassian, and their dog, Loopy.

You can find out more about Anthony Horowitz and his books by visiting his website, at

www.anthonyhorowitz.com

EAGLE STRIKE

Alex Rider’s fourth explosive adventure features all the trademark action, gadgets and twists to be expected from Anthony Horowitz. However, this time he has upped the stakes. “Although Alex is still fourteen, he is definitely growing up fast. This book is more personal, with more at stake for Alex. And the last chapters include a revelation that may take many readers by surprise.”

“Horowitz hasn’t exhausted his inventiveness yet!”
The Sunday Times Culture magazine

“Even more action-packed, intense and thrilling.
More please.”
School Librarian

“An ingenious, fast-paced action adventure.”
Books for Keeps

“Every bored schoolboy’s fantasy, only a thousand times funnier, slicker and more exciting … genius.”
The Independent on Sunday

“Horowitz is pure class, stylish but action-packed … being James Bond in miniature is way cooler than being a wizard.”
The Daily Mirror

“Brings new meaning to the phrase ‘action-packed’.”
The Sunday Times

“Horowitz will grip you with suspense, daring and cheek – and that’s just the first page! …
Prepare for action scenes as fast as a movie.”
The Times

“The perfect hero … genuine 21st century stuff.”
The Daily Telegraph

“Done with enormous style, fun and suspense.
Wannabe James Bonds will be completely hooked and eager for more.”
The Guardian

“Adults as well as kids will be hooked on the adventures of Alex Rider … Harry Potter with attitude.”
Daily Express

For MG

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or, if real, are used fictitiously. All statements, activities, stunts, descriptions, information and material of any other kind contained herein are included for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied on for accuracy or replicated as they may result in injury.

First published 2003 by Walker Books Ltd
87 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HJ

This edition published 2005

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Text © 2003 Anthony Horowitz
Cover design by Walker Books Ltd
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© 2003 Stormbreaker Productions Ltd

The right of Anthony Horowitz to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

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ISBN 978-1-84428-095-7

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