by Eoin Colfer
Part of Artemis Fowl, book 0.5
First published 2004
Twelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a criminal mastermind, and he's about to take on the fairyfolk. With the help of his loyal bodyguard Butler, Artemis hatches a plan to steal the fairies' gold and restore his family's fortune. But the fairies of the LEPrecon unit are on high alert, and their top operative, Captain Holly Short, is determined to stop Artemis in his tracks. In a battle of wits and technology, Artemis must use his unparalleled intelligence to outwit the fairies and claim their treasure. But as he gets drawn deeper into their world, Artemis begins to question his own morality and the true meaning of family.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Angleterre
208 pages · Paperback · Disney-Hyperion