• The Last Guardian

  • Artemis Fowl, Book 8
  • By: Eoin Colfer
  • Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
  • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,325 ratings)

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The Last Guardian

By: Eoin Colfer
Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
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Is this Artemis Fowl’s last stand?

Artemis Fowl’s archenemy Opal Koboi has masterminded a way to simultaneously secure her release from prison and bring the human and fairy worlds to their knees. And, unless Artemis can stop her, the evil pixie’s next move will destroy all human life on Earth.

Ground zero is the Fowl Estate, where Opal has reanimated fairy warriors who were buried there thousands of years ago. Their spirits have possessed any vessels they can find - corpses, Artemis’s little brothers, assorted wildlife - and they are bound to obey Opal’s every command. Defeating the motley troops and their diabolical leader will require all of Artemis’s cleverness - as well as Butler’s bravery, Holly’s skill, and Foaly’s gadgetry. But if their best efforts aren’t enough, Armageddon will surely follow.

New York Times best-selling author and comic genius Eoin Colfer will leave Artemis Fowl fans gasping up to the very end of this thrilling finale to the blockbuster series.

©2012 Eoin Colfer (P)2012 Listening Library

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A surprisingly good finish

I grew up with the Artemis Fowl series and continue to enjoy the occasional re-listen when I am working on something else. Imagine my surprise when I log onto audible and there is another artermis fowl book. I was a little wary about purchasing this book because I did not feel that the previous two books were up to snuff compared with the others, but finally I decided that I should listen to the conclusion, if only to know the resolution to a series that I loved when I was younger. And let me tell you, I was very happy I did. Unlike the previous two books, this Artemis Fowl book has the same feel and wit of the first five books, and brought back the single best villain of the Artemis Fowl series, Opal.

So bottom line, if you were like me and felt that the series was kind of falling apart with the books 6 and 7, you should definitely give this book a chance, you will be glad you did. Worth the listen even now that I am older.

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Good but not the best!!

Another good book for the series. However, the story was not taking me in... I was not left with the "I want more" factor.

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Fabulous End to a Captivating Series

Enjoyed every bit of it. This author and storyteller never fails to deliver. Excited to read about the twins’ adventures next.

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A Perfect Conclusion

Spoiler Alert... the end is a loop back to the beginning of the first book, adding deeper meaning to the whole series via a strong emotional connection.

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Intelligent Fun for all ages.

Edge of your seat plot, good twists, hate for it to end. Eoin Colfer does it again with this light hearted yet meaningful story of an elf, a pixie, and a boy too smart for his own good, not to mention for the rest of civilization.

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Amazing!

I loved the Artemis and Holly moments. Those were my fave parts!
Best series ever! I wish there were more books of the series.

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I LOVE ARTEMIS FOWL book 8!!!!!!!

This book was amazing and perfect! But I was really sad that this was the last book and I didn't wanna say good bye to Artemis Fowl! :( I had to get this book the day it was out. Loved it and you should get it RIGHT NOW!!! Hope u love it as much as I do!

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I rate it 8 out of 8 m8

This series is the best thing ever it is a great book for all ages BYE IT

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Truly entertaining!

This final Fowl adventure is chock full of shocking moments and humorous interludes as the gang gathers for a final battle with the ever-evil Opal!

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maybe the last book but good just like al the rest

some times they are repeating plots or the same kind of wins, but they always seem to be really good. A good way to end.

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