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The Opal Deception (Artemis Fowl) (Hardcover)

by Eoin Colfer (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Miramax Books (30 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0786852895
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786852895
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 14 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 885,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This fourth outing for Eoin Colfer’s teenage criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl, is--as ever--full of dramatic action, explosions, treachery, high speed chases, windy escapes from Trolls and a generous helping of fairy magic. There are plenty of laughs amidst the action and more new technical gizmos than you could fit into James Bond’s latest car. At the end of Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code, Artemis was left with his memory erased of all previous dealings with the fairy folk, any underground realms he may have visited, a certain LEPrecon police officer called Holly Short he may have been acquainted with--even the flatulent, burrowing, kleptomaniac dwarf, Mulch Diggums. Everything. It was part of the deal he struck when he helped save the fairies and they aided his rescue of Fowl Snr. from captivity. But, having been accused of a heinous crime, Holly now needs Fowl’s expertise once more to clear her name and save Fairykind from oblivion.

Opal Koboi, the most dangerous pixie who ever lived, has eluded capture and is out for revenge. She’s framed Holly and tried to kill Artemis and his trusty bodyguard Butler. Holly must try to bring Artemis up to speed quickly in order to foil Opal’s dastardly plan to expose the fairies down below to the humans on top.

Like J K Rowling, Colfer has complete mastery over the cast of characters he has created in this popular series of novels. Half of the pleasure of the Harry Potter novels is to be had by simply enjoying how the familiar characters interact--savouring their established foibles and characteristics and revelling in all the new things they get up to. In The Opal Deception, Colfer pairs up his heroes and villains brilliantly and has the same amount of tremendous fun with them. It’s witty and enjoyable and will be appreciated by all. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Times Education Supplement, June 1st 2005
A wickedly entertaining mix of technology and wit. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Keep it up Colfer, 25 Nov 2006
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This is a good book in a great series that makes a fun and quick read. The villain from The Arctic Incident returns to plague all the characters we love, including young Artemis Fowl, manservant Butler, the elf Captain Holly Short and her commander Julius Root, the centaur Foaly, and the notorious criminal dwarf Mulch Diggums. Add the usual sarcasm, hillarious moments, and criminal ingenuity, you have another amazing book in this amazing series. I truly enjoy the entire series and look forward to the next book. In fact I like reading series. A new series of so far three books, that I recently discovered, and will definitely continue reading, is "Why Some Cats are Rascals" - Delightful.
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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a brilliant fourth book, 3 May 2005
The fourth Artemis Fowl book from Eoin Colfer is another brilliantly written story that is original and enjoyable. This time, the fairy people realise they need Artemis Fowl again after an old friend (the clue is in the title) returns to get her revenge. However there is one teensy problem ...

... Artemis remembers nothing about fairies. His mind wiped at the end of the book 3, he is rendered far less useless than he has ever been. With Holly accused of murder, and an ally they will definitely need in jail, the race is on, with very little time to save the fairy and human world - and with everyone against them, it is going to be incredibly difficult.

Despite a few shaky points where you consider the possibility of plot holes and inconsistencies with the other books, this book is highly enjoyable. Eoin Colfer never resorts to a typical formula, each book taking on a new form - and this is no exception. Instead of Artemis hatching a plan (books 1 and 3) or him making a deal with the fairies for them to both complete missions (book 2) they are now solely depending on him, with him not remembering anything about what the last few books have contained.

One of the brilliant things about the books is the incredible plans that Artemis creates to get out of impossibly scenarios. They never fail to amuse and amaze, and always extend the credibility of his character - a fair task when he is 13 and a criminal genius. One problem with Eoin Colfer's writing is his way of flipping back between times so much (ie telling the same scenario through different eyes). The fact that he does it is not the problem, it is more the order in which he does them that is annoying - a fact that may be visible to people reading the book.

Well, writing this took 10 minutes. I think that's substantial. I look forward to the next book - there'd BETTER be one!

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The best adventure!, 8 May 2005
this is one of the best books that has come out this year, it's thrilling and grippping. the books leads you to another place, that for around 3hours you can enjoy, until the book ends. The ending leaves us all waiting for more just like all the rest in the series. The book is well written with insights into how this made-up world might autually be alive and true. All the famous and infamous characters from other books are included in this books, such as Foaly, the kelp brothers, Mulch, Butler, Opal Koboi and ofcouse Artemis and Holly. This books is a great read that will be enjoyed through the ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars By far the best book yet!
I started to read the Artemis Fowl books when I was 8, my uncle was a great fan and I was stuck with nothing to read in his house but them. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Emma M

5.0 out of 5 stars By far my favourite in the series.
Not only is it my favourite Artemis Fowl book, it instantly became my favourite book ever.
Eoin Colfer mixes magic with science in a way that, in my opinion, no other author... Read more
Published 20 months ago by L. Forder

5.0 out of 5 stars "You are exactly how you were when we first met"
Colfer has been doing an impressive job with this series, with great character development, enthralling plots and full-speed action. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sebastian Fernandez

4.0 out of 5 stars Great story brought to life in full.
Another great Artemis Fowl story brought to life by Nathaniel Parker with all his wonderful character accents. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2006 by Jo Public

5.0 out of 5 stars artemis fowl
The Opal Deception is written by Eoin colfer the book is a series of 7 fantasy books that have funny jokes in them. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2006 by E. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars simply brillient, as if by magic
Personally I think Eoin Colfer is a great author but with the Artemis Fowl books he has really out done himself. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2006 by Mr. J. P. Stafford

5.0 out of 5 stars Great like always
So this is alredy the 4th Artemis Fowl book, and we'll see if it was the last one too...

I just love Artemis Fowl (even thou I'm not as fond of Colfer's other books)... Read more
Published on 13 Jul 2006 by Faith

5.0 out of 5 stars Im glad its back!
I, like many others, feared for the worst when the 3rd book ended with little hope for a 4th.But Eoin Colfer stepped up to the plate once again producing the Opaldeception,... Read more
Published on 20 May 2006 by Outraged Teen

5.0 out of 5 stars Monstrous good fun!
This book, like all of Eoin Colfer's so far, has delivered a powerful warning shot to all the legions of Harry Potter disciples - there are other childrens/adults books out there,... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not mindblowing
The fourth Artemis Fowl book is what all us fans out there were waiting for from the moment we turned the last page. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2005

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