Scorpia Rising - The Final Mission
Alex Rider • Book 9
by Anthony Horowitz, Simon Prebble
Narrated by Simon Prebble
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Nine books of running, and this time Scorpia actually wins — Simon Prebble narrates the ending Alex Rider fans have dreaded with quiet, devastating precision.
- Great if you want: a satisfying, high-stakes close to a beloved spy series
- Listening experience: tense and propulsive — the Middle East setting raises the stakes relentlessly
- Narration: Prebble's crisp delivery makes the final confrontation feel inevitable, not rushed
- Skip if: you haven't read the earlier Alex Rider books
About This Audiobook
Alex Rider finds himself drawn into what may be his most dangerous mission yet when the shadowy terrorist organization Scorpia resurfaces with a devastating new scheme. Operating in the volatile political landscape of the Middle East, this criminal network poses a threat that extends far beyond any of their previous plots. As international tensions escalate and innocent lives hang in the balance, the teenage spy must navigate a web of deception where old enemies emerge with renewed vengeance and the stakes have never been higher.
Simon Prebble delivers a masterful narration that captures both the relentless pace of Horowitz's thriller and the emotional weight of Alex's journey. His vocal range brings distinct personality to each character while maintaining the tension that drives the story forward across its ten-hour runtime. Prebble's crisp delivery and expertly timed pauses enhance the action sequences, making listeners feel as though they're experiencing each dangerous encounter firsthand. The audio format particularly suits this high-octane adventure, allowing the suspense to build naturally through Prebble's skilled pacing and dynamic performance.
Browse Related Lists
More in Alex Rider
More narrated by Simon Prebble
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Alfred Lansing
10h 21m
The Day of the Jackal
Frederick Forsyth
13h 22m
Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
18h 32m
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
8h 27m
The Black Ascot
Charles Todd
10h 50m
Break in by Francis, Dick
Dick Francis
9h 14m