Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz

In this action-packed adventure, 14 year old Alex Rider from England is very smart for his age. He is working with a government agency to help stop a criminal mastermind from getting control of nuclear weapons named General Sarov. Sarov, after losing his country and his family, wants to put an end to the world by taking control of nuclear weapons. Although lacking any romance, this book will put you on the edge of your seat with it's action packed scenes and suspense. This book is recommended for boys that like action books, and like books with a lot of back story.