Colfer deplores the compearin o his popular, pseudo scifi fairy tale tae the harry potter series bi j. Interview with bestselling author eoin colfer michael a. Eoin colfer books, author biography, and reading level. Eoin colfer is the megaselling author of the artemis fowl series, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, airman and the legend of. Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series. His breakthrough came with the publication of the first artemis fowl series novel in 2001. Keep up to date with upcoming eoin colfer releases 2020. Colfers basis for the new detective novel seems to be a combination of. He does a good job bringing two different worlds together in a frantic game of cat and mouse. The hangmans revolution by eoin colfer available from rakuten kobo. 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. I knew it had to be a mysterious name that would make an instant impact on the reader, like titus groan or hannibal lecter. The start of 2020 has already delivered new books from some of the biggest names in science fiction.
The reluctant assassin warp book 1 colfer, eoin on. Eoin colfer is an irish novelist of science fiction, fantasy, adventure and childrens books. Eoin colfer used to spend his days teaching elementary school and his nights writing stories. 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. Eoin colfer was born on may 14, 1965 in wexford, located on the south east coast of ireland. My guest today is eoin colfer, international best selling author of the artemis fowl series, which won the british childrens book of the year award and has sold over 18 million copies. The reluctant assassin is the first of a major new series by eoin colfer, the bestselling author of artemis fowl. Eoin colfer new releases, 2020 books book release dates.
Eoin colfer was born on may 14, 1965 in wexford, county wexford, ireland. Warp book 1 the reluctant assassin warp, book 1 warp 1 9781423164951. If he was not writing, he would still be teachingor doing his dream job, which is drawing comic books. The file is in pdf format so you will need the free acrobat reader from adobe. First of all, how did you come up with the name for antihero artemis fowl. Eoin colfer pronounced owen is the new york times bestselling author. It is an assignment that i imagine would be very flattering to receive, very enviable to others, but also potentially impossible to satisfy. Arctic incident, the artemis fowl, book 2 aug 7, 2009. His debut artemis fowl book, published in 2001, became a new york times bestseller. There are seven upcoming artemis fowl related books. The possibility of a sixth book seemed to have died with him until eoin colfer, who had established himself with the artemis fowl series of books, was approached by the adams family to write a sixth book.
It seemed like a very good idea to have someone else do the hard work for the second bookwitch eoin colfer interview, so i asked eoins biggest fan, charlie, to come along to cheltenham at the weekend to talk to him. And theres a maxim in publishing that says people dont buy books by authors whose names they cant pronounce. Eoin colfer author of artemis fowl, airman, plugged, the supernaturalist, and another thing and more. Poison pen is a 2014 film based on a screenplay written by eoin colfer.
To date, more than half of his books have reached the new york times list at least once. 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. Jonathan maberry, new york times bestselling author of deep silence. Keep one eye on your computer screen and the other on the world around you. Warp book 2 the hangmans revolution paperback september 15, 2015.
Here at, we have the official list of new and upcoming eoin colfer releases. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of the artemis fowl series, as well as warp book 1. I am editing the last warp book which is coming out in june and working on a graphic novel with andrew donkin and giovanni rigaono. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of the artemis fowl series as well as two adult crime. In the summer of 2001, eoin colfer was a teacher in ireland who had just finished up a book called artemis fowl about a boy in search of fairy gold.
We have a growing list of new eoin colfer books and novels for you to enjoy in 2020. He advises anyone who wants to become a writer to become an observer. And like any new parent, i like to keep my child close by so i can keep an eye on it through the night. Eoin colfer books list of books by author eoin colfer. Hes also the author of half moon investigations, which was the basis for a. He is a writer and actor, known for artemis fowl 2020, half. Colfer launched his land of stories universe with the novel the wishing spell, which became a no. His father was an elementary school teacher and history book writer, his mother was also an artist and stage writer. Eoin colfer audio books at simply audiobooks simply. 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. Among his other popular works are half moon investigations, the wish list, the supernaturalist, and a series of eoin colfers legends. The gauntlet, the warp trilogy, airman, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, eoin colfers legend. Best known for his immensely popular artemis fowl series, eoin colfer departs from his usual territory and delves into the world of crimesolving with his latest book, half moon investigations. His other output includes several other fantasy series and a gig writing and another thing, the sixth book in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy trilogy.
Thanks to the good people at puffin we have the first chapter of warp the reluctant assassin available to download right here. Hiding witnesses in the past to protect the future until now. It all began with the fbi and warp witness anonymous relocation programme. Over a period of four years, he was a teacher in saudi. Young fbi agent chevie savano arrives back in more. Eoin colfer was born in wexford, ireland dated may 14th 1965. He attained worldwide recognition in 2001, when the first artemis fowl book was published and became a new york times best seller, as did some sequels. Her boss is professor felix smart, son of charles smart, who built the time travelling warp pods. Artemis fowl by eoin colfer overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Buy warp book 3 the forever man reprint by colfer, eoin isbn. For information address marvel press, 125 west end avenue, new york, new york 10023. In his new series, colfer bounces between two different time periods in london with new characters as well as a couple from the past. Riley is saved from having to commit the grisly act when the intended victim turns out to be a scientist from the future, part of the fbis witness anonymous relocation program warp riley is. He attained worldwide recognition in 2001, when the first artemis fowl book was published and became a new york times best seller. Our newsletter will gently land in your inbox at random intervals, bearing tidings of comfort and joy about new releases and other mysterious items. A massive thanks to all our users who participated in the recent survey we know they can be annoying. The hangmans revolution is the second book in a major new series by eoin colfer, the bestselling author of artemis fowl. He also wrote the critically acclaimed warp trilogy, and many other titles for young read. The reluctant assassin by eoin colfer childrens books. He studied in dublin, returning to wexford to teach primary school children.
Many readers are wondering, are there new eoin colfer books releasing in 20202021. My son finished all the harry potter books and needed something new. 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. The reluctant assassin, airman, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, and the wish list. This time the main character is a plucky native american teenage girl, orphaned and trained by the fbi. He has two children, sean and finn, with his wife, jackie colfer. Five fast facts about eoin colfer houston public library.
Chris colfer exclusively debuts the cover for his next book, and also teases its major themes. The hangmans revolution, airman, half moon investigations, the supernaturalist, and the wish list. The reluctant assassin is the first of a major new series by eoin colfer, the bestselling author of artemis fowl it all began with the fbi and warp witness anonymous relocation programme. Eoin colfer was born in wexford, republic of ireland. Eoin colfer was born in wexford, on the south east coast of ireland, in 1965. The movie, a romantic comedy was filmed in ireland and premiered on july 2014 at the 26th galway film fleadh. Having called negative attention to the agency on her first.
Welcome 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. Immediately download the eoin colfer summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching eoin colfer. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Join the worlds largest signed first edition book club 0 items. I really wanted to do something that was quirky and funny, the author says from his home in wexford, ireland. Book 1 in the series is the reluctant assassin warp book 1. Born to a family long linked with arts and literature, colfer was always encouraged in regard to his passion with writing and keen appreciation for arts. Eoin colfer talks to michelle pauli at the edinburgh international book festival about the first book in his new series warp. In 2014, he was named irelands laureate for childrens literature. He wrote the sixth book in the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series, titling the longanticipated sequel and another thing. Young fbi agent chevie savano arrives back in modernday london after a timetrip to the victorian age, to f.
When he wrote artemis fowl, he made them into goblins. Eoin colfer born 14 mey, 1965, wexford, ireland is an erse owthor, kent for haein written the artemis fowl series an the novelle the wish list alang wi the supernaturalist. Now, for something completely different, colfer steps away from his youthoriented. Eoin colfer pronounced owen was born in wexford on the southeast coast of ireland in 1965. This is the first book i have read by eoin colfer and i am sure it will not be the last. Eoin colfer is the new york times bestselling author of eight books in the artemis fowl series and well as iron man. The hangmans revolution is the second book in a major new series by eoin colfer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.