First published 1999
When a routine mission goes horribly wrong, teenage spy Alex Rider finds himself ensnared in a vengeful Russian general's plot for global domination. Forced to use every ounce of his cunning and skill, Alex races from scorching Miami to the frozen reaches of Russia, teaming up with the CIA to prevent a catastrophic nuclear attack. In a life-or-death struggle, Alex must risk it all to stop a madman and avert worldwide disaster.
Genres: adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, race-against-time
Setting: England, Cuba, Russia
Period: 2000-2005
327 pages · Paperback · Philomel Books