Stormbreaker introduces us to Alex Rider, a 14-year-old whose world is turned upside down when his guardian dies under suspicious circumstances. Recruited by MI6 and undergoing rigorous SAS-style training, Alex is sent on a covert mission. He must investigate Herod Sayle—a wealthy businessman donating "Stormbreaker" computers to schools—whose benevolent offer hides a chillingly sinister agenda. Armed with gadgets and bravery, Alex races to uncover the truth before it's too late.