I did already blather enough about why this series is so unique in the review of the first novel, but I have to repeat that more unconventional, critical, and subtle literature like this would be an immense enrichment in the reading habits of young people, instead of all that stereotypical, quite always the same, mainstream stuff. An emo teen Artemis, an infatuated Artemis, a pro environmental protection eco hippie Artemis? And still criminal of course, for the contrast and exaggeration, and always followed by the mighty shadow of his bodyguard. The main protagonist is slowly developing away from the ingenious badass supercriminal to a more realistic and less arrogant person, which could get interesting in the following parts as it expands the options. I´m wondering why technology besides fantasy and superhero abilities tends to have so less space in general YA fiction. The author uses many MacGuffins and Chekhovs, giving the whole thing an extra layer next to the suspenseful and quick main plot, leaving the reader asking what this funny thing might still get used for. It´s great how it dealt with the nuclear theme and critical topis in general, describing things commonly avoided in this genre and even in some adult genres, making it the perfect read for progressive little bookworms. Organized crime, hostages, contraband, a junior criminal mastermind, those are the elements for becoming the stuff of legend. The world that Colfer creates is as vivid and fantastical as any shire, gotham, or galaxy far, far away in recent memory. As a result, these onetime adversaries must now join forces-a mix that proves to be both charming and volatile.

But soon she learns that Artemis isn’t behind the chaos, and if she’s to have any hope of stopping it, she will need his help. Clues lead Captain Holly Short straight to Artemis, and she exacts a small bit of revenge by kidnapping him, just as he once kidnapped her. An unknown traitor has stolen forbidden weapons and armed a horde of trolls, setting them loose to wreak havoc on the citizens. Meanwhile, down in the underground world, chaos has arisen. He convinces them he’s innocent and agrees to help them if they help him free his father. Artemis has received a ransom demand for his father but is captured by the LEP who suspect him of supplying the goblins with dangerous Human technology (batteries). Artemis Fowl wants to find his father, held hostage in Russia Holly Short wants to find who’s supplying the goblins with human technology Foaly wants to find out who’s disabled all the LEP Technology and pointed the finger at him.

The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer