There are few things in the world that we don't know. Science has explained everything away.

You cannot defeat your enemies until you know who they are.

What is this place? Hogwarts? -- Alex Rider

I don't know what I'd do without you. There's no one else to look after me. And it's not just that. I sometimes think you're the only person who really knows me. I only feel normal when I'm with you.

You couldn't trust anyone or anything that belonged to the world of espionage.

Let me ask you a question Alex. What do you think is the greatest evil on this plant today?" "Is that including, or not including you?

I hear it still. As I lay down my pen and take to my bed, I am aware of the bow being drawn across the bridge and the music rises into the night sky. It is far away and barely audible - but there it is! A pizzicato. Then a tremelo. The style is unmistakable. It is Sherlock Holmes who is playing. It must be. I hope with all my heart that he is playing for me . . .