The hazy days of Wimbledon are the unlikely first link in a terrifying chain
of events. Alex Rider, reluctant teenage spy, is forced into hiding after his
recce mission as a ballboy makes him a target for a murderous Chinese gang.
Sent to the island Skeleton Key, Alex is thrown into further danger as from
there, General Sarov an insane Russian has plans to destroy the world.
Alone, with just a handful of gadgets, Alex must outwit Sarov as the seconds
tick away.