Who is Ian Rider? Why was he killed? How was he killed? Why is his family told he was killed in a car accident? Was he? Where did Ian work? What was his job? Why did he travel so frequently? What did his family think of his job? What was locked on the top floor of Ian's house? What happened to that during the funeral?

Who is Alex Rider? How does he think his uncle died? How did Alex come to live with his uncle? Explain. Why does Alex begin investigating the death of his uncle? What does he learn? Where does this knowledge lead Alex? How does Alex feel about the people to blame for his uncle's death? What does he plan to do?

Why does Alex initially refuse the offer to finish what his uncle began with his final investigation? What are...