Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz

In this thrilling installment of the Alex Rider series, the teenage spy finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and corruption. After a charity event goes awry, Alex uncovers a sinister plot involving a ruthless pharmaceutical tycoon who plans to unleash a deadly virus to profit from the ensuing chaos. Racing against time, Alex must navigate through a series of perilous challenges, from the Scottish Highlands to the depths of Africa, using his wits and skills to thwart the villain's catastrophic scheme and save countless lives.

Purchase from Bookshop.org