Crocodile Tears

Anthony Horowitz’s eighth book in the Alex Rider series is titled “Crocodile Tears.” In this exciting young adult novel, Alex Rider must complete yet another perilous task. A con man has found that generosity can be very profitable, particularly during times of calamity. The con guy intends to use genetically modified grain to cause the greatest catastrophe in human history.

This corn can release a virus strong enough to wipe out an entire nation on a windy day. Armed with bravery and tenacity, Alex Rider must battle mercenaries in close quarters, with gunfire, and explosions to defeat his most formidable foe to date.