The Arctic Incident

Artemis Fowl, Book 2

By: Eoin Colfer

Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker

Artemis is at boarding school in Ireland when he receives an urgent e-mail from Russia. In it is a plea from a man who has been kidnapped by the Russian Mafia: his father. As Artemis rushes to his rescue, he is stopped by a familiar nemesis, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon fairy police. But this time, instead of battling the fairies, he is going to have to join forces with them if he wants to save one of the few people in the world he loves.Listen to the entire Artemis Fowl series.©2002 Eoin Colfer (P)2004 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

• Book Sense Book of the Year Award Finalist, Children's Literature, 2003

"The world Colfer creates is as vivid and fantastical as any shire, Gotham, or galaxy far, far away." (Entertainment Weekly)

Right Up My Alley

As a big fan of Terry Pratchett, my wife introduced me to the Artemis Fowl series. It doesn't disappoint--just the right blend of humor, fantasy, even sci-fi (faerie tech). All my favorite genres for fiction. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Also, Nathaniel Parker does a bang up job with the reading--great with accents and voices. I'd bet he can give Jim Dale a run for his money.

My favorite Artemis Fowl

Will Artemis find his father? Will his heart remember how to do more than beat? Will his gucci loafers survive? The answer this and many more questions can be had with the 2nd (and best in my opinion) in the Atemis Fowl series. This exciting story of warmth, love and family is wrapped in package of faires, snow, radiation and a spoiled genius. The descriptions and details of the fairy world are great - and Artemis - as always - is sassy as ever.

spectacular read!

seriously, read this series. just do it. teenagers, parents, teachers, just read about Artty

Great book

Like the narrators accent he does a great job with the different characters. also the book itself is good nice blend of humor and seriousness.

Another great artemis fowl story!

If you liked the first, here's more of the same with more details on Artemis and his family. Good plot and keeps you interested the whole story! Star of the show goes to Mulch Diggems... again!

another great entry

this series has been surprising me the entire time. very much an entertaining and thrilling SciFi fantasy story.

absolutely love it

love the narrator. I've read every book in the series and it's a great Refresher

A Bang-Up Sequel to Artemis Fowl

This is a fantastic follow up to the first book in the series! Taking place primarily in the Lower Elements (with a side trip to Russia), this book was action packed and a very enjoyable listen/read. It picks up one year after “Artemis Fowl,” and begins with Artemis’ quest to find his father. Still convinced that his father is alive, Artemis is doing his best to find him and funneling large amounts of cash into every lead that might hint at his father’s whereabouts. When an e-mail message appears with a grainy photograph of his father, Artemis leaps into action.

At the same time, down in the Lower Elements, the goblins are becoming more organized in their criminal activities, and Commander Root and Captain Holly Short are convinced that they’re not doing it alone. When they discover that the goblins are trading with the Mud People, they instantly point the finger at Artemis Fowl.

What ensues is an adventure that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat all the way to the very end!

one of the best

One of the best series, the characters are exceptional yet relatable and on top of that, the book is just well written.

Really enjoyed

Artemis Fowl books are all very good. exploring how the characters develop their relationships its hard to have to put the device away and not just listen all day. you will enjoy these books immensely.