Eoin Colfer

  • 41

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1999 to 2024

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Eoin Colfer writes fast-paced, imaginative fiction that mixes adventure, humor, and high-stakes plotting. From Airman’s airborne escapades and inventive tech to the cunning time-twists of Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony, his stories center clever protagonists who outwit bigger forces while facing moral choices and surprising consequences.

Colfer balances comic lines with tense set pieces: Airman pairs swashbuckling escape and inventive gadgets, while Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony revisits a shrewd young mastermind navigating supernatural law and family loyalty. Both books emphasize resourceful problem-solving, layered schemes, and a knack for turning clever ideas into vivid action.

Best Place To Start

Airman

Hyperion Book CH • 2009 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Adventure-driven plots • Clever, witty narration • Young protagonists in extraordinary situations

Genres and themes: Middle-grade fantasy • Action and adventure • Humour and ingenuity

Who this author is best for: Great for middle-grade and young-teen readers who like fast-paced adventures with smart, resourceful heroes and playful humour.

Start with a popular middle-grade title or browse by series to follow recurring characters and tone.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Airman

    Hyperion Book CH • 2009 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2009 • 416 pages.

  2. Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony

    Puffin • 2017 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2017.

  3. Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve (a Fowl Twins Novel, Book 3)

    Hyperion Books for Children • 2022 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2022 • 352 pages.

  4. Artemis Fowl and the Eternity Code

    Puffin Books • 2011 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 329 pages.

  5. Artemis Fowl

    Miramax • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 304 pages.

  6. Artemis Fowl Files, The

    Hyperion • 2008 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  7. The Opal Deception

    Miramax Books • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 320 pages.

  8. The Eternity Code

    Perfection Learning • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 309 pages.

  9. The Supernaturalist

    Puffin Books • 2004 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 291 pages.

  10. Artemis Fowl (Galaxy Children's Large Print Books)

    Galaxy • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2002 • 312 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Airman gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Artemis Fowl And The Lost Colony leans later in the catalog.
  • Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve (a Fowl Twins Novel, Book 3) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Airman.

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