Crocodile tears

Description

It's just another day in the life of an average kid. If you're Alex Rider, that is.A con artist has realized there is big money in charityu the bigger the disaster, the greater the money flow! So that is what he will produce: the biggest disaster known to man, all thanks to genetically modified corn that can release a virus so potent it can knock out an entire country in one windy day. But Alex Rider will face whatever it takesugunfire, explosions, hand-to-hand combat with mercenariesu to bring down his most dangerous adversary yet.Often imitated, never equaled, the series that triggered a reading phenomenon is back, exhilarating and addictive as ever.

Description

"Targeted by a hitman and under threat of his past being exposed by the media, Alex reluctantly turns to MI6. But their help doesn't come cheap: they need Alex to spy on the activities at a GM crop plant. There he spots Desmond McCain, a high profile charity organiser, who realises that Alex is on to him and the real plans for the money he's raising. Kidnapped and whisked off to Africa, Alex learns the full horror of McCain's plot: to create an epic disaster that will kill millions. Forced to ask MI6 for protection, Alex finds himself being manipulated in a deadly game that could lead to the destruction of an entire East African country"--Amazon.com.

Subjects

Series Statement

• Alex Rider adventures -- 08

Other Editions

• Crocodile tearsPhilomel Books2009-01-01
• Crocodile Tears2009-01-01
• Crocodile TearsElectronic resourcePenguin USA, Inc.2009-01-01
• Crocodile TearsWalker Books, Limited2009-01-01
• Crocodile TearseBookWalker Books Ltd2009-01-01
• Crocodile tearsClavis2010-01-01