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The third instalment of high-tech, criminal whizz-kid adventures set in the fairy-magic-filled world of Master Artemis Fowl may be reassuringly familiar but it is also bulging with author Eoin Colfer's trademark wit and thrilling seat-of-the-dwarf-pants adventure. Following on from Artemis's opening encounter with the fairy underworld in Artemis Fowl and its thumping sequel Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Encounter, The Eternity Code takes the books' eponymous young anti-hero, who with each successive adventure turns out to be a little less bad after all, on his most dangerous mission yet.

Artemis and his bodyguard Butler have set up a meeting in Chicago with dangerous international businessman Jon Spiro. In his latest eager attempt to make money, using a priceless futuristic cube of purloined Fairy gadgetry that can do just about anything, Artemis has underestimated Spiro and arrived at the rendezvous under-prepared. Big mistake. It is an ambush, and though Artemis escapes with his life, Butler is mortally wounded.

The cube may be lost but Artemis refuses to accept his friend's demise and quickly deep freezes Butler in the restaurant kitchen. He calls on the only people he knows who might be able to get him back--Holly Short of the subterranean Fairy police and her race's super-advanced technology. Holly and Artemis must find a way to bring Butler back from the dead and retrieve the lost Eternity Cube that could change the balance of power between humans and fairies forever. It is a Herculean task and the price exacted upon Artemis for such assistance is very high indeed.

What Colfer's latest plot may lack in depth or sophistication is more than made up for by the sheer verve and energy of his settings, characters and action. These books are very entertaining indeed and hugely readable, and once you're a Fowl fan you'll be hooked until Artemis decides to go straight. Recommended for ages nine and above. --John McLay

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Magic at it's best, 11 Jan 2004 By  "raindroptears" - See all my reviews Eoin Colfer hasn't disappointed with this third book following the adventures of Artemis Fowl. It is just as witty and clever as the first and second books and like the others impossible to put down. In this book, after the return of his father, Artemis has to make up his mind about how he really wants to act his life. Mastarmind criminal, or a 'hero' as his father now intends. Whilst trying to get back the C Cube an incredibal box created from fairy technology, stolen by businessman Jon Spiro. The story has magic, humour and all the clever scemes you would expect from it and more. It's not your average fairy tale and real enough to believe it's true. It's suitable for young and old alike but i think it best suits teenagers, who will understand the plot and still have a slight childlike belief in magic and fairies. It is a fun book to read and full of magic and the magic of technology and gadgets.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: The Eternity and Ethical code., 15 May 2003 By  "pinkism" - See all my reviews Brilliant, fast paced and outrageously funny! Colfer is back on form with the best Artemis fowl instalment to date. As a 23 year old fowl reader ( I am sure most would be too embarrassed to admit to this ) I must confess I almost peed my pants! This book is electric! I voraciously, systematically and obsessively flew through the pages in one sitting. I believe it to be one of the best works of fiction, for children… EVER It is a shame Colfer is so often hidden in the shadows of the “Harry Potter” phenomenon. Artemis is truly a new way of approaching children’s literature. Goblins and Elves being a common ground for both authors in no way suggests that they are any more alike than Chalk and cheese. Both are story telling Gods but nothing beats that Irish wit. This is praise indeed as I am often found with my nose in the Potter pages. Artemis is a criminal with the IQ similar to that last seen in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He is a couple of years older and that ruthlessness has been put aside by lady conscience. However: fairy magic, Butler family woes and some dubious negotiating could change all this forever… Enter the ‘C Cube’. A revolutionary piece of fairy/human hybrid technology and the stakes are higher for the pale faced mudboy than they have ever been before. Juliet reminds me of a high kicking Bruce Lee with great hair and accessories to boot. This is not a book to miss  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: More high tech, forthright fairy fun, 3 May 2003 By A Customer If you've read Artemis Fowl books 1 and 2, then you'll recognise the format, but that's no bad thing. Why change a winning formula? This book has all the elements which made the first two books so good, without being predictable. As before, the book combines a little magic with a lot of very hi-tech wizardry. This story features a super computer, cryogenic treatment, a sound bomb, an unbreakable code, and lots more techno trickery. Fans will be pleased to hear that all the best characters are back; Butler, Juliet, wise-cracking Foaly, short-tempered Commander Root, Mulch Diggums, and of course, our heroes, Holly and Artemis. In short, the Eternity Code is a very good book, with an exciting plot full of interesting invention. The complex nature of the technology means you can never be sure of what to expect. Artemis is a wonderful hero - he's not goody-goody by any means, but he's beginning to show twitchings of conscience and vulnerability which make him irrestistably likeable. Not to mention that he's very intelligent, not interested in sport, drinks Earl Grey tea, is yet still cool! That's probably the greatest achievement of all!  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 48 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews artimis foul the eternity code:a epic edventure.(maxwell finney) in this 3rd instalment of the artimis foul series the young mastermind criminle inbarks on what he suspects is his last adventer so to maxsimise the foul fortune he dicides to... Read more Published 23 months ago by Am Tattersall jr. journalist My fav of the 3 books was The Eternity Code. I loved its storytelling techniques and the characters are nothing short of amazing. Read more Published on 8 April 2004 by jr. journalist So Cool! As always I have nothing to give but praise to Colfer's books. Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code was my favorite of the three Artemis books, however I know people who disagree... Read more Published on 6 Mar 2004 by Fowl Fan Watch out - Artemis is about..... Artemis is back - and this time he needs Holly more than ever! This is Artemis as we've never seen him before - foiled! Or is he? Read more Published on 2 Oct 2003 by hmcni Brilliant! The third installment is no disappoint. Still fresh, funny and unput-downable. Forget about Mr Potter and enjoy the adventures of Artermis, Butler and Co. Published on 6 Sep 2003 by Cheeky Monkey Honest - I don't believe it! How could Artemis Fowl be an honest citizen. I was never going to believe it, but thats his intentions after one last criminal act. Read more Published on 5 Sep 2003 by han76 Artemis Fowl- The Eternity Code The Eternity Code is no doubt a very great book in the saga of Artemis Fowl, from the exciting beginning to the the ending. Read more Published on 19 Aug 2003 by Dottore Massimo Fairy Dust Magic Artemis Fowl is back for one last heist, before comtemplating an honest life. One last deal, and he walks the straight and narrow in accordance with his dad's wishes. Read more Published on 14 Aug 2003 by dudara ARTEMIS FOWL MUST FIND MULCH DIGGUMS! ARTEMIS FOWL MUST FIND MULCH DIGGUMS! This is the message told to you in the Eternity code along the bottom of the pages. Read more Published on 25 Jun 2003 Artemis Fowl i though the first 2 books were really good and im looking forward to reading the third book! I think Eoin Colfer is a wonderful auther an i have only read the frist chapter of... Read more Published on 12 Jun 2003 by Emma Search Customer Reviews