Russian Roulette by Anthony Horowitz

The Story of an Assassin

An origin story of Yassen Gregorovich, tracing his transformation from a boy in a devastated Russian town to a disciplined assassin within Scorpia. As he endures loss, exploitation, and brutal training, he navigates moral compromises and the lure of power, revealing the human cost behind his lethal skills. The journey builds to a fateful mission tied to the Rider family, forcing him to confront loyalty, guilt, and the possibility of choice.

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