Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer

Harry Potter better watch his back, because Artemis may soon be the victor. This first book in the charming book series details the first great illegal venture of his criminal life. And no, he is not an adult, but a mere twelve year old boy with an incredible intelligence quotient. Artemis Fowl II, an Irish boy whose father was taken by the Russian Mafia and began a vast criminal empire, is now continuing the empire his father began. The action begins when Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police Reconnaissance unit (LEPrecon), the first female officer, comes up to the Irish surface from the underground Fairy capital of Haven City to restore her magic. Artemis, having captured the Fairy Bible in Ho Chi Mihn City, finds Holly Short and captures her. Through a series of complicated and interesting events, we meet Butler, Artemis' bodyguard, Juliet, Butler's sister, Julius Root, Angeline Fowl, Foaly, Trouble and Grub Kelp, and many other interesting and unique characters.

This book is the first in the Artemis Fowl series, followed by Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident. What I love about this book is that it is a mix of Harry Potter, Ocean's Eleven, and Lord of the Rings. It has suspence, humor, wit, romance, different races, and action. This book is for anyone who enjoys science-fiction and fantasy, and will hook readers from the first page. I was driven by my curiosity and interest to continue reading the series, and now that I have finished all of the books, I am anticipating the release of Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox next year. My overall scoop: A 10 out of 10 on the must read scale (Isn't that the case with all of my topics?)