Alex Rider is a normal teenager who lives with his uncle, a boring bank manager... Or so it seems until Ian Rider dies in mysterious circumstances. Alex discovers his uncle was in fact a spy and has been murdered by one of the most dangerous assassins in the world. Recruited into MI6, the schoolboy is thrust into the world of espionage. Linguist, scuba diver, mountaineer, expert shot, and martial arts expert, Alex has all the attributes required to make the perfect teenage super spy.