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Artemis Fowl And The Last Guardian is the 8th and final installment in Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. In The Last Guardian, Artemis Fowl has to stop Opal Koboi, the power-crazed pixie from exterminating the human race. Summary Of The Book Artemis Fowl, the titular character, is an Irish teenage criminal mastermind. Along with his bodyguard, Domovoi Butler, and his friends Holly Short and Foaly, he saves the humans and fairies from danger. In the beginning, Artemis Fowl uses his skills to increase his family’s fortune, but later shares his booty and helps the public. The series traces Artemis’ transformation from a selfish criminal to a selfless hero. In Artemis Fowl And The Last Guardian, we find Artemis and his friends up against their old villain Opal Koboi. Opal is adamant on destroying the human beings and becoming the Fairy Queen. She devises a new plan to completely destroy mankind. She plans her release from prison, and opens the magical Berserker's Gate. When the Berserkers rise, they inhabit the bodies of Artemis' four-year-old brothers Beckett and Myles Fowl. Butler's sister Juliet, is also possessed by these demonic creatures that cause mass destruction. How will Artemis and his friends fight against their own families? Will Artemis and Holly be able to return the Berserkers to the portal? Will Artemis and his friends be able to save the planet in time? Or will he be too late? Published in 2012, Artemis Fowl And The Last Guardian has garnered positive acclaim from fans and critics. Artemis Fowl And The Last Guardian won The American Library Association's Honor Odyssey Award, and the 2012 Irish Book Award. The Artemis Fowl series has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. About Eoin Colfer Eoin Colfer is a bestselling Irish novelist. Other books by him include Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex, Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox, Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception, Benny and Omar, Ed's Funny Feet, The Supernaturalist, and Half Moon Investigations. Born in 1965 in Ireland, he previously worked as a primary school teacher. He completed his graduation from Dublin University. Colfer is also involved in theater and has many plays to his credit. He is expected to write a sequel of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He currently lives with his wife, Jackie, and his two kids in Wexford, Ireland.