Someone is threatening Number One's supremacy - very dangerous. The same person is trying to kill Otto, star pupil of H.I.V.E. - even more dangerous, in this hilarious, thrilling and villainous sequel - to H.I.V.E., action-packed and more fun than Charlie Higson.

Otto and Wing have special permission to leave H.I.V.E.'s secret island location to attend a funeral (all too common in their line of business). But before they reach their destination they are ambushed. Who would risk assassinating Otto Malpense, star pupil of the Higher Institute of Villainous Education and favourite of Number One, the most powerful villain alive? A new power is rising to challenge Number One's authority, and they need H.I.V.E. and its powerful computer to do so. Otto thought the only thing he wanted was to escape from H.I.V.E., but now he's desperately trying to save it, and himself.

"'A comedy thriller, full of baddies, action and lashings of humour'" - Sunday Express

"'An exhuberant Dahl-esque escapade'" - Financial Times

"'Exciting, clever and all in all brilliant'" - Sunday Telegraph