The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer follows Artemis Fowl II, a teenage criminal mastermind, as he navigates an action-packed world where high-tech inventions clashes with magical realms. In the first book, Artemis kidnaps Holly Short, a fairy and LEP recon officer, intending to ransom gold to restore his family’s fortune—but the plan sets off a series of unexpected events. The series evolves from Artemis’s many adventures and journey to redemption, as he allies with Holly and other fairies to battle dangerous enemies threatening both the human and magical worlds. There are eight books in total, with an age rating of 8+.