The story occurs shortly after the fairy people's initial contact with Artemis Fowl, and before The Arctic Incident. At this time, Artemis's mother had been returned to health by LEP Captain Holly Short, but his father was still missing, presumed dead, in Northern Russia. He inspects the tiara, and finds that it is a fake. Insert dramatic music. At this moment, a certain someone steps out of an Egyptian sarcophagus. This mysterious someone is none other than Artemis Fowl, soon followed by his bodyguard Butler. "Artemis Fowl," Mulch whispers. So then it's time for Plan B.