The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, #3)

by Eoin Colfer

Holly sent a solitary spark down her finger. It wiped away the bruise like damp cloth cleaning a coffee ring. “You could have used the Neutrino to stun them, you know.” “The Neutrino? Where’s the fun in that?” Captain Short removed her helmet, glaring up at the teenage human. “This is not supposed to be fun, Juliet. It’s not a game. I thought you realized that, considering what happened to Butler.” Juliet’s grin disappeared. “I know it’s not a game, Captain. Maybe this is the way I deal with things.” Holly held her gaze. “Well then, maybe you’re in the wrong line of work.” “Or maybe you’ve been in this line of work too long,” argued Juliet. “According to Butler, you used to be a bit of a wild card yourself.”