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Bartimäus Series

This series follows the adventures of a witty and sarcastic djinni named Bartimaeus, who is summoned by various magicians in a world where magic is real. The narrative is rich with humor and clever commentary on society, politics, and the nature of power. Each book presents a new story that explores the relationship between the djinni and his human masters. Readers will enjoy the blend of fantasy, humor, and thought-provoking themes.

The Ring of Solomon
Ptolemy's Gate
The Golem's Eye
The Amulet of Samarkand

Recommended Reading Order

  1. The Amulet of Samarkand

    • 259 pages
    • 10 hours of reading

    When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will, Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, both djinni and apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, murder and rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages.

    The Amulet of Samarkand1
    4.1

  2. The Golem's Eye

    • 579 pages
    • 21 hours of reading

    The young magician Nathaniel is fast rising through the government ranks. His most urgent task is to put an end to the mysterious Resistance, but Kitty and her friends continue to elude him. As the pressure mounts, London is suddenly threatened by a new series of terrifying attacks. Is it the Resistance - or something even more dangerous? Nathaniel is forced to embark on a perilous mission to the enemy city of Prague; and to summon once again the troublesome, enigmatic and quick-witted djinni, Bartimaeus. The thrilling sequel to The Amulet of Samarkand is a roller-coaster ride of magic, adventure and political skulduggery as the fates of Nathaniel, Bartimaeus and Kitty explosively collide.

    The Golem's Eye2
    4.1

  3. Ptolemy's Gate

    • 528 pages
    • 19 hours of reading

    "Dangerous adventures continue for the djinni Bartimaeus and his master, seventeen-year-old Nathaniel, a powerful magician who is serving as England's minister of information.".

    Ptolemy's Gate3
    4.3

  4. The Ring of Solomon

    • 404 pages
    • 15 hours of reading

    Fans of Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus books will devour this book - a cracking adventure brimming with magic, intrigue and a treasure trove of characters that the reader can't help but fall for.

    The Ring of Solomon4
    4.2