Thirteen-year-old criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl creates the C Cube, a supercomputer built from stolen fairy technology that outpaces any human invention. When a meeting with corrupt businessman Jon Spiro turns into a violent ambush, Butler is fatally wounded and the device is stolen. To save his bodyguard and prevent Spiro from cracking the encrypted fairy code, Artemis must reunite with Captain Holly Short and the LEP. The mission requires a high-stakes break-in at the high-security Spiro Needle in Chicago before the billionaire exposes the underground fairy civilization to the world.
Fans of high-tech heists and urban fantasy read this book for its blend of tactical planning and magical combat. It appeals to those who enjoy seeing a cold, calculated protagonist forced to rely on teammates and face the consequences of his own arrogance. Readers finish the story with a clear understanding of the shifting dynamic between Artemis and the fairy authorities, specifically regarding the heavy price of professional secrecy and the strategic necessity of trust.
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
