Trying to put the memories of his deadly mission to Point Blanc behind him, Alex takes a holiday on the Cornish coast. But when an old foe resurfaces, Alex finds himself dragged back into the world of spycraft.

Determined to track down Blunt and warn him about Yassen's return, Alex unknowingly puts himself on a collision course with The Department, who are simultaneously hunting a dangerous cyber-terrorist. But are the two cases more closely related than either side realizes?

Alex refuses to walk away from his investigation into the attack on Ed Pleasance. With Sabina and Tom’s help, he discovers a new lead connecting it to the Pentagon hack, putting him in the crosshairs of the hacker who goes by the name Smoking Mirror.

In order to learn more about the mysterious video game phenomenon Feathered Serpent and its upcoming sequel, Alex must infiltrate a prestigious event and confront the charismatic billionaire behind the game, Damian Cray.

To unlock the secrets of Feathered Serpent 2, Alex seeks expert assistance from an old friend. But with his own investigation spiralling out of control, how long before Blunt puts a stop to Alex’s dangerous inference?

Alex, Tom, and Kyra journey to Amsterdam to infiltrate the heart of Damian Cray’s operation. Meanwhile, The Department turns its scrutiny on Cray’s forthcoming meeting with the President of the United States.

In order to escape Amsterdam and deliver vital evidence to The Department, Alex needs Jack’s help- putting her career in jeopardy. But with the President’s touchdown in the UK already underway, is Alex too late to stop Cray?

As Feathered Serpent 2 finally launches and the full scope of Cray’s plan is revealed, Alex races against the clock to avert a catastrophic attack.