They told him his uncle died in a car accident. Fourteen-year-old Alex knows that's a lie, and the bullet holes in his uncle's windshield confirm his suspicions. But nothing prepares him for the news that the uncle he always thought he knew was really a spy for MI6 - Britain's top secret intelligence agency. Recruited to find his uncle's killers and complete his final mission, Alex suddenly finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

After the disappointment from the Young Bond books I wasn't sure if I'll like this book. The idea is similar to the Young Bond books: the Britich secret service has to enlist a teenager to save the day. But unlike young James Bond who is protrayed as a rediculous superhero who never make a mistake, Alex Rider knows his limitations and makes lots of mistakes. The book is enjoyable although it's not in the same class as Riordan or Rowling books. Looking forward to reading the next book in the serie.