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Eoin Colfer


Born
in Wexford, Ireland
May 14, 1965

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Genre
Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Thrillers


Eoin Colfer (pronounced Owen) was born in Wexford on the South-East coast of Ireland in 1965, where he and his four brothers were brought up by his father and mother, who were both educators.

He received his degree from Dublin University and began teaching primary school in Wexford. He has lived and worked all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. After the publication of the Artemis Fowl novels, Eoin retired from teaching and now writes full time. He lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.

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In a London exclusive, the global bestselling author of sci-fi fantasy series Artemis Fowl introduces a blockbusting new spin-off series, The Fowl Twins.



Hear from Eoin Colfer as he explores the very genesis of magic, the essence of criminality and the inherent hilarity of head lice.



Marvel as he ponders age-old questions, such as: Are criminal masterminds born or made? Is it sometimes necessary t

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Average rating: 3.95 · 1,625,066 ratings · 53,413 reviews · 148 distinct works • Similar authors
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl,...
3.86 avg rating — 560,550 ratings — published 2001 — 116 editions
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The Lost Colony (Artemis Fo...
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The Arctic Incident (Artem...
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The Time Paradox (Artemis F...
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The Atlantis Complex (Artem...
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Series by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl The Arctic Incident The Eternity Code The Opal Deception The Lost Colony The Time Paradox The Atlantis Complex
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The Reluctant Assassin The Hangman's Revolution The Forever Man
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The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges Get What They Deserve
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Quotes by Eoin Colfer  (?)
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“Confidence is ignorance. If you're feeling cocky, it's because there's something you don't know.”
― Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl
tags: confidence, humor, ignorance, knowledge
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“It's like learning to ride a unicorn. You never forget.”
― Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl
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“I never tell anyone exactly how clever I am. They would be too scared.”
― Eoin Colfer, The Eternity Code
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