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James Bond couldn't face more danger than crafty 14-year-old Alex Rider does in his second mission for MI6, the British secret service. Simon Prebble provides the perfect British voice for a lively adventure starring a young hero with a bulletproof ski outfit and enough clever gadgets to ensure top-notch intrigue. Prebble's villains scream "nasty," and the good guys pop up with voices of calm at just the right moments. Action-packed from beginning to end, the audio sizzles as Alex uncovers a mad scientist with a diabolical scheme to rule the world. D.P.M. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB / MAR 03]