Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer

12-year-old Artemis Fowl is a genius, a millionaire... and also a criminal
mastermind. Artemis takes over the family business of crime and plots one of his
most daring actions yet; to exploit the secret underground magical civilization that
he has discovered exists. However, even Artemis doesn't know whom he's
messing with when he abducts Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. Artemis
demands tons and tons of fairy gold for the return of Holly Short, and things get
dirty.
This is one of my favorite books of all time because of its originality,
magic, mystery, fast-paced plot, and the many story twists. Eoin Golfer's original
new voice is, dare I say, intriguing, fun, riveting, and highly entertaining. Artemis
is a genius with a deadly bodyguard, Butler, and the adventures they go through
together are professionally cold and suspenseful. The first in a three book series,
with hopefully more on the way, you'll stay up all night reading this one!
Michael Breen