Alex Rider's parents are both dead and he is living with his uncle, Ian Rider. When Ian dies in a car accident, Alex discovers that Ian was murdered and that Ian was a spy for MI6, similar to the CIA, in England. MI6 contacts Alex and forces him to take Ian's place on the mission he was investigating. Alex is sent to investigate Stormbreaker, a new revolutionary computer that is being given to all of the schools in England. Ian had discovered something wrong at the factory and Alex has to find out what it is. When he goes to investigate, his life is also in danger. With only seconds left, Alex stops the biohazard that is contained in the computers. There are six more books in the series. In each one, Alex works with MI6 to solve crimes and investigate unusual circumstances.
