The Artemis Fowl series of books are a series of children's books written by Irish author Eoin Colfer. They star pre-teen evil genius Artemis Fowl, along with a host of characters.

This series is written in a half-serious language alternating with dark moments, found in a number of popular children's authors, including J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter) and Roald Dahl (The Witches).

Main Characters

Humans:
  • Artemis Fowl the Second, the central character
  • Artemis Fowl the First, his father
  • Angeline Fowl, his mother
  • Domovoi Butler, his bodyguard
  • Juliet Butler, Butler's sister
  • Jon Spiro, an American businessman and criminal

Fairies:
  • Captain Holly Short, the first female LEPrecon official
  • Foaly, a centaur, the LEP's local technology-in-charge
  • Commander Julius Root of the LEPrecon
  • Commander/Private Cudgeon of the LEPrecon
  • Mulch Diggums, a kleptomaniac dwarf

Books in the Series