This much-awaited new book in the bestselling Alex Rider series continues Alexs fight against the deadly assassins encountered in the last book Nightshade. Alex still has unfinished business with this sinister group made up of brainwashed children not least trying to reunite MI6 chief Mrs Jones with her long lost son and daughter. The adventure takes us deep into the life-changing world of augmented reality where even Alex will struggle to succeed against the technology. With daring chase scenes a brilliant immersive gaming sequence and a nail-biting final showdown this new adventure brings the worlds best-loved teen superspy his biggest challenge yet. Praise for Nightshade Pacy and ingenious. The Sunday Times Anthony Horowitz is on cracking form here: the plot is gripping the characters both familiar and new are fully fleshed and it sparkles with his characteristic wit. We could do with Alex Rider now... Daily Mail
