The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, #3)

by Eoin Colfer

Mulch took the photo. What he saw on the paper hit him like a gas attack. It was Fowl Manor. Therefore, Artemis was the target. This little psychopath metal man was being sent to kidnap Artemis. Frazetti sensed his discomfort. “Something wrong, Mo?” Don’t let it show on your face, thought Mulch. Don’t let them see. “No. It’s…eh…that’s quite a setup. I can see alarm boxes and outdoor spots. It’s not going to be easy.” “If it was easy, I’d do it myself,” said Carla. Loafers took a step forward, looking down at Mulch. “What’s the matter, little man? Too tough for you?” Mulch was forced to think on his feet. If Carla Frazetti thought he wasn’t up to the job, then they would send somebody else. Somebody with no qualms about leading the Mob to Artemis’s door. Mulch was surprised to realize that he couldn’t let that happen. The Irish boy had saved his life during the goblin rebellion, and was the closest thing he had to a friend. Which was pretty pathetic when you thought about it. He had to take the job, if only to make sure that it didn’t go according to plan.