His breakthrough came with the publication of the first artemis fowl series novel in 2001. He worked as a primary school teacher before he became a fulltime writer. In 2009 he was asked to write another book in the hitchhikers guide to the. Eoin colfer was born on may 14, 1965 in wexford, located on the south east coast of ireland. He also wrote the critically acclaimed warp trilogy, and many other titles for young read. Transplanted from ireland to the picaresque vale of essex county, n. References this article about a crime novel of the 2010s is a stub. His latest novel is the fowl twins, a new series set in the world of artemis fowl. Im too used to eoin colfers artemis fowl books, and in a way, this hasnt grown up. Its author is eoin pronounced owen colfer, a name you might recognize because he wrote the bestselling artemis fowl. Eoin colfer has made millions of fans around the world with his muchloved character, artemis fowl, the star of his hugely bestselling series.
Its author is eoin pronounced owen colfer, a name you might recognize because he wrote the bestselling artemis fowl books for young. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Plugged marks a major departure in both subject matter and tone for author eoin colfer. At the beginning of the book, his father has disappeared, along with the familys fortune, and as. Originally, chris was only signed on to write two novels in lands series, but they were successful enough that his publisher signed him on for more books in the series, including a picture book, called the curvy tree that is an original tale that colfer wrote and is included in the story of the wishing spell. In the tradition of elmore leonard and carl hiaasen, plugged tells the story of daniel mcevoy, an irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey club. The second crime novel by internationally bestselling writer eoin colfer is a gritty and utterly compelling followup to the critically acclaimed plugged. Colfer is a new york times best selling author of this series, the first book of which found its way to number one for two straight weeks. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.
Author eoin colfer, who created those artemis fowl books, lives in ireland. A bestselling childrens writer, irish author eoin colfer worked as a primary school teacher and spent several years working in saudi arabia, tunisia and italy which inspired his first book, benny and omar. Author of the sensational artemis fowl series and the adult crime novels plugged and screwed, colfer turns to darklaughs fantasy in this story of vern, a hasbeen dragon hiding out in the bayous who would rather drink vodka than set the world on fire. In screwed, colfer adds an entirely new chapter to the adventures and misadventures of daniel mcevoy, the downonhisluck irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey bar who, with the help of a motley crew of unlikely characters, solved a bizarre. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals. Colfer was asked by douglas adams widow to write a sixth book to his hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, and another thing, which was published in 2009. Read plugged a novel by eoin colfer available from rakuten kobo. Author eoin colfer is best known as the author of the bestselling artemis fowl books.
Colfers prose is generous with the jokes and nimble with plot twists. Colfer was asked by douglas adams widow to write a sixth book to his hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, and another thing, which was published in 2009 eoin colfer began his literary career as a childrens author, writing benny and omar. Plugged is a 2011 crime novel by eoin colfer the cover was first shown in an interview with artemis fowl confidential. Irish fiction in english 21st century bouncers missing persons policewomen detective and mystery stories. Eoin colfer author biography eoin colfer pronounced owen was born in wexford on the southeast coast of ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father an elementary school teacher, historian and artist of note and mother a drama teacher. Eoin colfer author of artemis fowl, airman, plugged, the supernaturalist, and another thing and more. Artemis fowl series in order eoin colfer fictiondb. Enlisted in the irish military years ago, daniel attempts to live a more typical. Great writers can write anything, and plugged is proof.
Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of the artemis fowl series. When connie is murdered on the premises, a vengeful dan finds himself embroiled in an increasingly deadly sequence of events in which his doctor friend zeb goes mysteriously. Colfers adult crimefiction debutafter his bestselling artemis fowl ya seriesintroduces a big, brash, bawdy, balding antihero. Eoins books have won numerous awards including the british childrens book of the year, the irish book awards childrens book of the year and the german childrens book of the year. Colfer s prose is generous with the jokes and nimble with plot twists. The second crime novel by internationally bestselling writer eoin colfer is a gritty and utterly compelling followup to the critically acclaimed plugged in screwed, colfer adds and entirely new chapter to the adventures and misadventures of daniel mcevoy, the downonhisluck irish bouncer at a seedy new jersey bar who, with the help of a. May 20, 2011 eoin colfer, having achieved global eightfigure sales with the fantasy artemis fowl books and other juvenile ventures, is now attempting such a project with plugged, his first adult crime novel. Eoin colfer, having achieved global eightfigure sales with the fantasy artemis fowl books and other juvenile ventures, is now attempting such a project with plugged, his first adult crime novel. Mcevoy finds himself sucked into a maelstrom of outlandish criminal shenanigans, a knockabout farce with elmore leonardstyle wisecracking at every turn metro. Poison pen is a 2014 film based on a screenplay written by eoin colfer. A disney film adaptation will be released in 2019, directed by kenneth branagh and starring dame judi dench.
A bestselling childrens writer, irish author eoin colfer is best known as the author of the artemis fowl series as well as the sequel to douglas adams the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, and another thing. Enlisted in the irish military years ago, daniel attempts to live a more typical life as the doorman of slotz, an ultraseedy strip club casino. He is also the author of a series of novels for kids about twins named alex and conner. Books by eoin colfer authors like eoin colfer what. Jan 01, 2011 plugged sure was something different from the other books ive read by this author since this one is more for the adult crowd. Now, in a beautifully written novel that is already breaking records in his native ireland, colfer introduces readers to a lovable but troubled heroine, who has been given the opportunity for a special. Plugged is a damn fine adult novel from colfer, much better than the. Eoin colfer is the author of the new york times bestselling artemis fowl series, which was adapted into a major motion picture from the walt disney studios.
In 2009 he was asked to write another book in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series. With his father missing and his mother out of her mind with grief, artemis uses his time and freedom to rebuild the family fortune by hunting for the gold at the end of the rainbow. And im really glad that i ended up liking it a lot, though its not really surprising because its eoin colfer. Eoin colfer is an irish novelist of science fiction, fantasy, adventure and childrens books. Books by eoin colfer authors like eoin colfer what should. Plugged is the story of daniel mcevoy dan to his friends, an irishman in new jersey who works as a bouncer at a seedy strip club. Highfire signed book by eoin colfer, hardcover barnes. Screwed plugged, book 2 by eoin colfer fantastic fiction. Danworks as a bouncer in a seedy club, half in love with hostess connie.
He was brought up along with his four brothers by his father, who was an artist, elementary school teacher, and historian, and his mother, a drama teacher and stage writer. The movie, a romantic comedy was filmed in ireland and premiered on july 2014 at the 26th galway film fleadh. From the new york times bestselling author of the artemis fowl series. After he rescues 15yearold everett squib moreau from gonebad sheriff hooke, vern ends up protecting squib. He is best known for being the author of the artemis fowl series. Known mostly for his bestselling artemis fowl series of childrens books, here colfer turns his gaze towards a strictly adult audience.
Eoin colfer plugged 2011, the overlook press, new york this overthetop, darkly comedic and at times savagely raunchy novel from eoin colfer yes, thats the same guy that wrote the famous ya series, artemis fowl is not for everyone. Plugged by eoin colfer last month we had childrens author john boynes first adult offering, this month its artemis fowl creator eoin colfer. He was born and raised in ireland, where he was appointed childrens laureate. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of numerous books, including the artemis fowl series and several standalone novels. Plugged is that rare book that mixes terrific suspense with laughoutloud humor. Eoin colfer is the author of the internationally bestselling artemis fowl series, which has been translated into over forty languages. Read artemis fowl by eoin colfer available from rakuten kobo. Plugged ebook by eoin colfer 9781590207857 rakuten kobo. Plugged, his first crime novel for adults, was shortlisted for. Plugged by eoin colfer, 97807553802, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cover was first shown in an interview with artemis fowl confidential. The first five books having been written by douglas adams. Artemis fowl creator eoin colfer heads off into zanily comic adult noir territory with plugged.
Dan, an irishman whos ended up in new jersey, finds himself embroiled in a world of murder, kidnapping and corrupt cops. As a kid, chris colfer would use writing and acting to escape his real life problems and to entertain people. At the beginning of the book, his father has disappeared, along with the familys fortune, and as a result his mother has gone into a catatonic state. Well, really, he has several, but for this irish expat bouncer at a seedy, smalltime casino the fact that his girlfriend was just murdered in the parking lot is uppermost in his mind. Well, really, he has several, but for this irish expat bouncer at a seedy, smalltime casi. Eoin colfer has 160 books on goodreads with 2080284 ratings. The longawaited crime caper so outlandish, so maniacal, so wickedly funny, it could have only come from the mind that brought you artemis fowl. Born in ireland, eoin was educated at dublin university. In september 2008, colfer was commissioned to write the sixth instalment of the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Jan 19, 2012 plugged by eoin colfer, 97807553802, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Plugged introduces us to daniel mcevoy, an irish immigrant living in the relatively calm community of cloisters, n. Aug 23, 2011 the longawaited crime caper so outlandish, so maniacal, so wickedly funny, it could have only come from the mind that brought you artemis fowl. Colfer struck gold himself when his hightech fairy tale starring the intrepid 12year old criminal mastermind became a blockbuster bestseller that many considered to be the heir apparent to harry potter.
Eoin colfer, primarily known for his childrens books featuring artemis fowl, shows he can write a terrific crime novel for adults with plugged. Plugged sure was something different from the other books ive read by this author since this one is more for the adult crowd. If you can stomach it, however, its pretty fun and entertaining, even while youre shaking your head in disbelief. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Mcevoy finds himself sucked into a maelstrom of outlandish criminal shenanigans, a knockabout farce with elmore leonardstyle wisecracking at every turn metro i loved the voice. The complete series list for artemis fowl eoin colfer. Interview in conversation with eoin colfer author, plugged. Artemis fowl the second is a 12yearold evil genius. Twelveyearold artemis is a millionaire, a geniusand above all, a criminal mastermind. Mystery scene magazine eoin colfer, primarily known for his childrens books featuring artemis fowl, shows he can write a terrific crime novel for adults with plugged. Eoin colfer, author of the artemis fowl novels, turns his outstanding talent to a world as criminally funny as it is dark and compelling. Eoin colfer books list of books by author eoin colfer. At least thats how irish author eoin colfer artemis fowl portrays it.
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