Eoin colfer is an irish novelist of science fiction, fantasy, adventure and childrens books. Well, really, he has several, but for this irish expat bouncer at a seedy smalltime casino, the fact that his girlfriend was just murdered in the parking lot is uppermost in his mind. In the summer of 2001, eoin colfer was a teacher in ireland who had just finished up a book called artemis fowl about a boy in search of fairy gold. Ideal if want an easy read thats not to taxing on the grey matter.
Artemis fowl creator eoin colfer heads off into zanily comic adult noir territory with plugged. Read plugged a novel by eoin colfer available from rakuten kobo. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of the artemis fowl series. Author of the sensational artemis fowl series and the adult crime novels plugged and screwed, colfer turns to darklaughs fantasy in this story of vern, a hasbeen dragon hiding out in the bayous who would rather drink vodka than set the world on fire. Please do not assign your class to post book reports on bookbrowse. The books feature the main character artemis fowl ii who is a teenager and a criminal mastermind. In 2008 colfer was announced to be writing a sequel of douglas adams widely popular science fiction and fantasy book, the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, called and another thing published in 2009. Eoin colfer plugged 2011, the overlook press, new york this overthetop, darkly comedic and at times savagely raunchy novel from eoin colfer yes, thats the same guy that wrote the famous ya series, artemis fowl is not for everyone. Artemis fowl the second is a 12yearold evil genius. A novel by eoin colfer in epub, fb3, txt download ebook. The artemis fowl series is comprised of novels in the science fiction fantasy genre written by eoin colfer, an irish author. Colfer is a new york times best selling author of this series, the first book of which found its way to number one for two straight weeks.
Eoin colfer author of artemis fowl, airman, plugged, the supernaturalist, and another thing and more. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfers legends. Plugged series book 2 eoin colfer author john keating narrator 20 the reluctant assassin w. It has the cleverness that eoin colfer brings so well in most his writings, but it is by no means artemis fowl like.
Because of the sophisticated and witty writing style and the complex characters, this is a great choice for adult fantasy fans to read along with kids. Mystery scene magazine eoin colfer, primarily known for his childrens books featuring artemis fowl, shows he can write a terrific crime novel for adults with plugged. The carson phillips journal, a young adult novel, this novel is based off a movie that he. Call us on 01254 247 874, if you would like to talk to us or order a book over the phone. Well, really, he has several, but for this irish expat bouncer at a seedy, smalltime casino the fact that his girlfriend was just murdered in the parking lot is uppermost in his mind. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eoin colfer books online. Colfer struck gold himself when his hightech fairy tale starring the intrepid 12year old criminal mastermind became a blockbuster bestseller that many considered to be the heir apparent to harry potter. With his father missing and his mother out of her mind with grief, artemis uses his time and freedom to rebuild the family fortune by hunting for the gold at the end of the rainbow. Series book 1 eoin colfer author 20 the eternity code graphic novel artemis fowl graphic novel series book 3 eoin colfer author andrew donkin author 20 artemis fowl. Fowl discovers the existence of fairies and in order to capture one, decodes their book.
Highfire signed book by eoin colfer, hardcover barnes. Mcevoy finds himself sucked into a maelstrom of outlandish criminal shenanigans, a knockabout farce with elmore leonardstyle wisecracking at every turn metro i loved the voice. Eoin colfer began his literary career as a childrens author, writing benny and omar in 1998. The second crime novel by internationally bestselling writer eoin colfer is a gritty and utterly compelling followup to the critically acclaimed plugged in screwed, colfer adds and entirely new chapter to the adventures and misadventures of daniel mcevoy, the downonhisluck irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey bar who, with the help of a.
Colfer was asked by douglas adams widow to write a sixth book to his hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, and another thing, which was published in 2009 eoin colfer began his literary career as a childrens author, writing benny and omar. Eoin left school and got a degree from dublin university. Enlisted in the irish military years ago, daniel attempts to live a more typical. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Eoin colfer has created a new hero here,very enjoyable ride.
Plugged ebook by eoin colfer 9781590207857 rakuten kobo. He attained worldwide recognition in 2001, when the first artemis fowl book was published and became a new york times best seller, as did some sequels. His breakthrough came with the publication of the first artemis fowl series novel in 2001. Eoin colfer has made millions of fans around the world with his muchloved character, artemis fowl, the star of his hugely bestselling series. Eoin colfer, primarily known for his childrens books featuring artemis fowl, shows he can write a terrific crime novel for adults with plugged. Parents need to know that artemis fowl is the start of a bestselling series named after a 12yearold millionaire criminal mastermind who takes on the race of fairies to get their gold. His first book based on his experiences in tunisia was published in 1998. Our hero is still dealing with his past in the irish peace corps. Dan, an irishman whos ended up in new jersey, finds himself embroiled in a world of murder, kidnapping and corrupt cops. The second crime novel by internationally bestselling writer eoin colfer is a gritty and utterly compelling followup to the critically acclaimed plugged. In the tradition of elmore leonard and carl hiaasen, plugged tells the story of daniel mcevoy, an irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey club.
Plugged is a damn fine adult novel from colfer, much better than the hitchhikers guide sequel he wrote a couple years ago. Its author is eoin pronounced owen colfer, a name you might recognize because he wrote the bestselling artemis fowl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1991 he moved and his wife spent 4 years from 1992 to 1996 working in tunisia, saudi arabia and italy. Read artemis fowl by eoin colfer available from rakuten kobo. Colfer was asked by douglas adams widow to write a sixth book to his hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, and another thing, which was published in 2009. The second crime novel by internationally bestselling writer eoin colfer is a gritty and utterly compelling followup to the critically acclaimed plugged in screwed, colfer adds and entirely new chapter to the adventures and misadventures of daniel mcevoy, the downonhisluck irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey bar who, with the help of a motley crew of unlikely characters, solved a. Danworks as a bouncer in a seedy club, half in love with hostess connie. In 2009 he was asked to write another book in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series. Signed copy eoin colfer plugged first edition 2011. The first five books having been written by douglas adams. Author eoin colfer is best known as the author of the bestselling artemis fowl books.
In 2001 the first artemis fowl book was published, and the series went on to sell 20 million copies around the world. He returned to wexford to work as a primary school teacher. Mcevoy and his attitude will appeal to fans of both the crime novels of elmore leonard and the wacky characters. Now, in a beautifully written novel that is already breaking records in his native ireland, colfer introduces readers to a lovable but troubled heroine, who has been given the opportunity for a special. At least thats how irish author eoin colfer artemis fowl portrays it. Artemis fowl series in order eoin colfer fictiondb.
Eoin colfer books list of books by author eoin colfer. Plugged first uk edition 1st impression published by headline london 2011. He qualified as a primary school teacher, and spent about four years working in saudi arabia, tunisia and italy. Colfers adult crimefiction debutafter his bestselling artemis fowl ya seriesintroduces a big, brash, bawdy, balding antihero. Transplanted from ireland to the picaresque vale of essex county, n. Eoin colfer, having achieved global eightfigure sales with the fantasy artemis fowl books and other juvenile ventures, is now attempting such a project with plugged, his first adult crime novel. Poison pen is a 2014 film based on a screenplay written by eoin colfer. Plugged is that rare book that mixes terrific suspense with laughoutloud humor. I heard eoin colfer speak at bouchercon 2011 and he was so hilarious i had to immediately snap this one up. After he rescues 15yearold everett squib moreau from gonebad sheriff hooke, vern ends up protecting. When he encounters a whole heap of trouble providing security at a casio. In screwed, colfer adds an entirely new chapter to the adventures and misadventures of daniel mcevoy, the downonhisluck irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey bar who, with the help of a motley crew of unlikely characters, solved a bizarre. Eoin then resigned from teaching in order to begin writing full time. Great writers can write anything, and plugged is proof.
It has its own feel, its own gritty style that works very well. Mcevoy and his attitude will appeal to fans of both the crime novels of elmore leonard and the wacky characters prevalent in the novels of carl hiaasen. The complete series list for artemis fowl eoin colfer. Colfer is not just resigned to writing only his characters. Colfers prose is generous with the jokes and nimble with plot twists. Suddenly daniels got half the new jersey mob, dirty cops and. If you can stomach it, however, its pretty fun and entertaining, even while youre shaking your head in disbelief. The longawaited crime caper so outlandish, so maniacal, so wickedly funny, it could have only come from the mind that brought you artemis fowl.
When connie is murdered on the premises, a vengeful dan finds himself embroiled in an increasingly deadly sequence of events in which his doctor friend zeb goes mysteriously. That is until lots of people around him start dying, and not of natural causes. In january 2008, colfer published a book titled airman. Well, really, he has several, but for this irish expat bouncer at a seedy, smalltime casi. Plugged introduces us to daniel mcevoy, an irish immigrant living in the relatively calm community of cloisters, n. A bestselling childrens writer, irish author eoin colfer worked as a primary school teacher and spent several years working in saudi arabia, tunisia and italy which inspired his first book, benny and omar. Twelveyearold artemis is a millionaire, a geniusand above all, a criminal mastermind. The movie, a romantic comedy was filmed in ireland and premiered on july 2014 at the 26th galway film fleadh. In the first book artemis captures holly short, a fairy and holds her for ransom in order to restore the fortune of his family.