How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #1
He had started learning karate when he was six years old. One afternoon, with no explanation, Ian Rider had taken him to a local club for his first lesson. (2.45)
Although Alex doesn't understand why Ian pushes him to learn self-defense skills, they'll come in handy when he's stuck in Sayle's evil lair.
Quote #2
"Tough luck, Double O Nothing," Wolf said. […]
The next thing Alex knew, the heel of Wolf's palm had rammed into his chest, pushing him back with astonishing force. (5.31-32)
Wolf is pulling a real macho move with this one. What kind of jerk would get violent with a fourteen-year-old kid? A big one, that's what kind.