From a strikingly original voice in fiction comes the story of Artemis Fowl, a very unusual hero. Artemis combines the astuteness of Sherlock Holmes with the sangfroid of James Bond and the attitude of Attila the Hun. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories. These fairies are armed and they're dangerous. Artemis thinks he's got them just where he wants them, but then they stop playing by the rules . . .
Full of unexpected twists and turns, ARTEMIS FOWL opens up a riveting world of magic, mystery, and humor.
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"Eoin Colfer is a very, very funny guy. This is a great series, and well worth listening to, especially in a car full of boys. The criminal aspect of it may seem alarming, but give this book and series a shot. You'll be surprised how many moral issues are raised and answered. "
— Amy (5 out of 5 stars)
A new thriller fairy tale will grab your interest, no matter what your age.
— New York Post“Into this world of adventure, corruption, and extraordinary technology comes narrator Nathaniel Parker, who has a distinct voice for everyone…Parker creates a complete pantheon of accents and pacing to complement Colfer’s worlds…encouraging the listener to suspend disbelief and become completely immersed in the escapades, often laced with humor…Parker’s splendid narration should lead to family listening that might just encourage discussion of truth, friendship, and loyalty. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile“Billionaires are not to be trusted and they deserve to have every obstacle in the world thrown at them. That reality is one of the many things that makes Artemis Fowl a much more thoughtful novel than it appears to be when taken purely at face value.”
— GizmodoKids will absolutely love it.
— Good Morning America" Really enjoyed this story with my eight year old boy. He and I both were enthralled. "
— leonidas, 1/22/2019" It is sooooo great I would read it again and the person who read it is terrific!!!! "
— lion, 8/20/2017" An amazing book very well written and i highly reccommend it. "
— Gwendy, 2/9/2014" Great book for middle school boys "
— Lori, 2/5/2014" Artemis Fowl was entertaining and I'll be checking out further adventures from the library. "
— Amy, 2/1/2014" One of the things I love about fantasy novels is their ability to draw you into a new world...this book didn't do that for me. I didn't love the characters...except for the fairies. I liked them. The humans in this story were completely annoying. I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone. Not because it was bad, but because it just wasn't any good. "
— Katina, 1/29/2014" Very entertaining but probably for boys only. Lots of action, mystery, and fantasy. "
— J, 1/25/2014" Nicely woven tale.But the author sometimes tend to linger on certain situations which can be boring sometimes still an enthralling read ! Mixing of the fairy world and Humans is great ! "
— Tejas, 1/25/2014" omw! its amazing i love his books they so full of adventure and so much more "
— Amina, 1/18/2014Eoin Colfer is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the Artemis Fowl series and several stand-alone novels. He was born and raised in Ireland, where he was appointed Children’s Laureate.
Nathaniel Parker has appeared in several films, including The Bodyguard, Wide Sargasso Sea, and Hamlet, while his theatrical roles include Wellbred in Every Man in His Humour, Kudryash in The Storm, Florizel in The Winter’s Tale, and Don Pedro in The Rover. Among his television credits are A Village Affair, David, Absolute Hell, and the part of Gabriel Oak in Far from the Madding Crowd.