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Series

Artemis Fowl

7 books

Here are 7 books from the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. Start with Artemis Fowl (2001), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl, a twelve-year-old criminal mastermind and millionaire, embarks on his most audacious plan yet: kidnapping a fairy. He targets Captain Holly Short of the technologically advanced LEPrecon Unit, unaware of the formidable adversaries he is about to face. This isn't a tale of whimsical sprites; these are highly trained, dangerous beings with advanced weaponry and a fierce determination to protect their world. Prepare for a thrilling, action-packed adventure filled with unexpected twists, clever schemes, and a battle of wits between a boy genius and the magical underworld.

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The Arctic Incident

Eoin Colfer

In this thrilling installment, young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl finds himself entangled in a dangerous international plot when his father is taken hostage in Russia. Simultaneously, the Lower Elements Police (LEP) are investigating a series of devastating attacks by heavily armed trolls, with all evidence pointing to a mysterious traitor. As Artemis races against time to rescue his father, he must forge an uneasy alliance with Captain Holly Short, a determined elf detective. Together, they must unravel a conspiracy that threatens both the human and fairy worlds, navigating a treacherous landscape of betrayal, advanced technology, and ancient magic.

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The Eternity Code

Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl's father has been missing for two years, held captive by the Russian Mafiya in the Arctic Circle. Now, the young criminal mastermind must orchestrate a daring rescue, but his troubles don't end there. Accused by the elfin Captain Holly Short of supplying illegal human power cells to goblin gangs, Artemis finds himself at the center of a brewing underground uprising. This thrilling adventure plunges Artemis into a dangerous world where most new acquaintances want him dead, forcing him to rely on his wits and cunning to survive.

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The Opal Deception

Eoin Colfer

Opal Koboi, the malevolent pixie mastermind, has emerged from a year-long coma, her mind consumed by a burning desire for vengeance against those who thwarted her previous schemes. Her primary target: Artemis Fowl, whose memories of the fairy world were wiped clean after their last encounter. Now, with Opal's cunning plans threatening to shatter the fragile peace between humans and fairies, Artemis must confront an enemy who may have finally found a way to outmaneuver him. This thrilling installment plunges readers back into a world of high-stakes conflict, where the lines between good and evil blur and the fate of two worlds hangs precariously in the balance.

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The Time Paradox

Eoin Colfer

When Artemis Fowl's mother falls gravely ill, the only hope for a cure lies in the brain fluid of an extinct lemur, a species Artemis himself inadvertently doomed years ago. Driven by desperation, the young genius embarks on a perilous journey through time, aided by his loyal fairy allies, to retrieve the creature and save his mother's life. However, his mission is complicated by a ruthless poacher targeting Captain Holly Short and the formidable challenge of confronting his own ten-year-old self. Artemis must navigate the treacherous currents of time and outwit his past to secure a future for his family.

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The Atlantis Complex

Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl, the brilliant teenage criminal mastermind, finds himself in a battle of wits against his own mind when he contracts the debilitating Atlantis Complex. This psychological affliction threatens to expose the hidden world of fairies and magic to humans, putting both species in grave danger. As Artemis grapples with his deteriorating mental state, he must race against time to protect the underwater fairy metropolis of Atlantis from a sinister plot. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Artemis must confront his inner demons and rely on his loyal fairy allies to prevent global catastrophe.

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The Last Guardian

Eoin Colfer

Opal Koboi, a power-crazed pixie, unleashes a terrifying plan to exterminate humanity and seize control of the fairy world. Her scheme involves resurrecting ancient fairy warriors, who will possess the nearest available bodies to wreak havoc. Unbeknownst to most, the Fowl twins, Myles and Beckett, are inadvertently drawn into this apocalyptic conflict, potentially becoming vessels for destruction. Artemis Fowl and Captain Holly Short must race against time to thwart Opal's ultimate plan and save both the human and fairy realms from annihilation.

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