The Opal Deception

Artemis Fowl, Book 4

By: Eoin Colfer

Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

After his last run-in with the fairies, Artemis Fowl had his mind wiped of his memories of the world below ground. Any goodness he had grudgingly learned is now gone, and the young genius has reverted to his criminal lifestyle.

Artemis is in Berlin preparing to steal a famously well-guarded painting from a German bank. Little does he know that his every move is being watched by his cunning old rival, Opal Koboi. The evil pixie has spent the last year in a self-induced coma, plotting her revenge on all those who foiled her attempt to destroy the LEPrecon fairy police. And Artemis is at the top of her list. In a brilliant move, Opal escapes by cloning herself and masquerading as a human in order to carry out her schemes. Her first act is to lure Captain Holly Short and Commander Root into a deadly trap. Her next step is to destroy Artemis by turning his own genius against him.

Once again, it's up to Artemis Fowl to stop the human and fairy worlds from colliding. Only this time, Artemis faces an enemy who may have finally outsmarted him.

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©2005 Eoin Colfer (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Highest Stakes Yet

If Artemis Fowl were Star Wars, this would be like the conclusion of the original trilogy. I always think of the following books as belonging to a kind of different segment of the series, not in terms of quality at all but just because Book 5 is a major turning point in the lore. The Opal Deception has some of the hallmarks of a finale too, wrapping up certain arcs amidst peril on the grandest scale yet. There's definitely the most at stake in this book compared to the preceding three, as well as the most drama and tension for the characters. Artemis has to go through an accelerated character progression when he is thrown back into the world of the fairies, so in a way his journey in this book sums up his journey over Books 1-4. All the ingredients are here and it's just as enjoyable a read as the rest of the series, which is pretty high praise considering how fun they all are.

Nathaniel Parker is perfect as always. My only complaint is that we didn't get to hear more of his American accent, which is frankly hilarious. He does a great job in every role, and I never get tired of hearing him play maniacal villains.

great book

loved it it was amazing like all the books in this cerise artemis is a genius

Nice listen

Really enjoyed. Nice paced and well read. It's fun, don't put a lot of thought into it.

an amazing book read by amazing people.

I love this book, it is admuraive and action packed, it has an amazing plot and is so much fun to read. I have read this book series over 10 times and it is just as fun as the first time I read it.

Great

The book was great and the narator was even better!!

action action action

it is an easy listen for adults. characters are engaging. i can hardly wait for the next book in the series.
the voices are brilliant!

Awesome Story

Would you consider the audio edition of The Opal Deception to be better than the print version?

Don't get me wrong reading a book is awesome, but a great narrator makes the book come to life (more for me at least)

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mulch Diggums due to his awesome set of abilities and smart-allic nature.

What does Nathaniel Parker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great accents that I wouldn't of put to the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Narrator and story equally superb!

Would you listen to The Opal Deception again? Why?

Yes. The narrator is so entrancing and the story is so intricate. It's like Harry Potter (I am a faithful fan) with more humor and violence. In a good way, of course.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Opal Deception?

Well, anytime Mulch's bumflap is mentioned, I giggle, and I am over 50 years old...
But maybe it was Artemis's plan to foil Opal's plan while moving at incredible speed, with all those layers of deceit that had to work or else...

What does Nathaniel Parker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does all the accents and personalities so well, I just can't get enough of him. If only I wasn't already married.... In fact, I listen to various Artemis Fowl books several times. I never tire of the voices or stories.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

An incredible mix of courage, genius, and various types of interesting beings...held together by magic, loyalty and high tech gadgets!

Any additional comments?

Like I said, I am over 50 and the main character in this series is just becoming a teenager, yet the story still thrills me.

Love this series

This series keeps you enthralled from the beginning to the end! Recommend for everyone to read.

Colfer never disappoints!

Eoin Colfer and Nathaniel Parker are the perfect team. My family is loving this series!