“ You've already said you were going to kill me," Alex said, "but I didn't think that meant you were going to bore me to death. Anthony Horowitz
“ He was a commander in the Russian army at a time when the Russians were our enemies and still part of the Soviet Union . This wasn't very long ago, Alex.The collapse of communism. It was only in 1989… Anthony Horowitz
“ Strange though it is,Sarov still cares about you. He told me to leave you alone. But I think, this time, I must disobey the general. You are mine! And I intend to make you suffer...""Just talking to y… Anthony Horowitz
“ Your name?"The movements of the man's mouth didn't quite match what he was saying, so seeing him speak was a bit like watching a badly dubbed film."Alex Gardiner," Alex said. "Your real name?""I just… Anthony Horowitz
“ What happened?" he demanded. "I heard an explosion!""Yeah.That was me. I set the boat alight.""What?""I set fire to the boat.""But we're on the boat!""I know. Anthony Horowitz
“ You can kiss me if you like," she said.Alex let go of her and turned away. "Thanks, Fiona," he said. "But frankly I'd prefer to kiss the horse. Anthony Horowitz
“ But then, he thought, most politicians are small and shabby, the sort of people who have been bullied at school.That's why they become politicians. Anthony Horowitz
