Hands down one of the best bks in the entire series... The suspense, desperation, and the trademark hype moments of the series have been artfully depicted. While a must read for any person who has ever even slightly liked the Alex rider series, I wouldnt be too hesitant to recommend it to someone who hasn't read the books, for it is just that remarkable. This installment has been the perfect follow up providing background story to one of the most mysterious characters of the series... You won't be going wrong with this one