Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own any books of the Alex Rider series.
Book 6 of the Alex Rider series is supposed to be a prequel. Since Mr. Horowitz writes only one book per year, we don't get to know what happens to him after he is shot until 2006. The entire series is also supposed to end once Alex turns 15. Personally, I couldn't wait that long.
The voice over the phone was ominous, and the sniper felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.
"If we are satisfied with the results of the job, you will receive your second payment."
"I shot the boy. I saw him go down. I just want my money." Stuttered the sniper nervously.
"I'm sure you did…but a little wait won't hurt you. You have worked with us before, we will not cheat you. You will get the money as soon as the boy is decomposing in the ground."
There was a click, and then, the monotonous tone of the phone echoed in the sniper's ears. The hairs on his scalp prickled again. The sniper was not inexperienced, but he couldn't figure out WHY this particular assignment was giving him the chills.