Artemis Fowl i s a 12 year old boy, with a huge secret. His family has been involved in criminal business for as long as he can remember. His father tried to make it legal, but now Artemis Fowl Senior is M.I.A and declared dead by the court. His son has no intention of being as nice. When it comes time to make some money, does he try to earn some? No, he steals it. Not from any rich person. From the People. Fairies, goblins, dwarfs, warlocks, sprites,and pixies so to speak. When the opportunity to capture LEPrecon's captain Holly Short rolls into his hands he doesn't even hesitate. Now Holly is captured and there are only two options, to let her deranged commander try and rescue her or do what Artemis Fowl wants. She might have an idea of her own though. This book is a bit confusing and I don't recommend it for anyone who isn't a strong reader unless you take it slow. There really are a lot of interesting bits that you smack yourself for not predicting because they seem so simple after you read them. The author does a great job of putting in a little bit of humor right when the situation needs it. There is a excellent mix of people too. Geniuses, lunatics, power crazed pixies, and some plain dumb muscle. Eoin Colfer does a spectacular job over all and I can't wait to read the next one. I give it a 5 out of 5.
