Oliver Stone, from Kidlington, pictured meeting Mr Horowitz
FANS in Oxford queued for hours to meet popular author Anthony Horowitz.
Mr Horowitz, creator of Foyle’s War and writer for Midsomer Murders and Poirot, signed his latest release in Waterstone’s.
Scorpia Rising is the last in the series of the popular children’s books, featuring Alex Rider.
Mr Horowitz said: “It was a fantastic day and a great crowd. Unforgettable.”
The stories follow the adventures of the world’s most successful 14-year-old spy.
Mr Horowitz told fans on his website that it may be the best book he has written.
Oliver Stone, from Kidlington, pictured meeting Mr Horowitz, also got his book signed.
The 11-year-old said: “I started queueing at 11am and it opened at 1pm. I was first in the queue.”
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