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But there is still much unfinished business: Artemis Fowl Sr. disappeared when a daring escapade designed to free his family from their criminal--not to mention deeply lucrative--past and move the family's assets into legitimate enterprises went horribly wrong. Held captive by the Mafiya (the Russian organized crime syndicate) for over two years, he has been declared officially dead, but Artemis Jr. knows in his heart (yes, he does have one) that his beloved father is still alive, and he is determined to find him. Meanwhile Captain Short is temporarily on assignment to Customs and Excise as punishment for letting Fowl separate her and her People from their gold and is finding her stakeout duties a little dull. It soon becomes obvious that the pair have need of each other's considerable skills, and before long they are on track for an adventure that will ultimately have far-reaching consequences for both of them.
If you enjoyed the first book, you won't be disappointed by the second. Initially the pace is a little slower, and the slightly more mellow Artemis is certainly a tad unnerving at first (particularly as one of the things that made him such an unusual character was the fact that there was something distinctly unlikable about him), but once the sparks between Holly and Artemis begin to fly, and the adventure that tests their endurance to their emotional, physical, and intellectual limits begins, the pages just keep on turning.
The high-tech hocus pocus, the complex underworld, and the James Bond-style storyline will keep even the most reluctant reader enthralled. Add to the mix a fair dollop of humor, the occasional sprinkling of right-on commentary about the state of the planet, and enough hooks in the story to ensure you will be clamoring for the next book. This chilling, thrilling adventure is a seriously cool (in more ways than one!) must-read for anyone age 9 and older. --Susan Harrison
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The second novel in the extraordinary Artemis Fowl series, now with a brand-new cover look!*Soon to be a major film!*THE FAIRIES ARE IN TROUBLEGoblin gangs (exactly as bad as it sounds) are planning an uprising, and it looks like they've had human help. Holly Short is convinced it's her old nemesis, Artemis Fowl.But, for once, Artemis is innocent. He's too busy getting his father back from the Arctic Circle, where the Russian Mafia (also very bad) is holding him prisoner.All Artemis has to do is clear his name, face the biggest criminal organisations in the world and avoid freezing to death. At least it'll get him out of the house . . . Criminal Mastermind Artemis Fowl never stops scheming. Artemis' father has been missing for almost two years. His location? The Arctic Circle, where the Russian Mafiya are holding him prisoner. Now Artemis must execute a daring rescue operation to get his father back. But that's not his only problem. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780141339108
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Book Description Condition: New. Criminal Mastermind Artemis Fowl never stops scheming. Artemis' father has been missing for almost two years. His location? The Arctic Circle, where the Russian Mafiya are holding him prisoner. Now Artemis must execute a daring rescue operation to get his father back. But that's not his only problem. Series: Artemis Fowl. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFCF; YFH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240. 2006. 01st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9780141339108
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Book Description Condition: New. Criminal Mastermind Artemis Fowl never stops scheming. Artemis' father has been missing for almost two years. His location? The Arctic Circle, where the Russian Mafiya are holding him prisoner. Now Artemis must execute a daring rescue operation to get his father back. But that's not his only problem. Series: Artemis Fowl. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 5AK; YFCF; YFH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240. 2006. 01st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # 9780141339108