Order of Bartimaeus Books
British author Jonathan Stroud crafted the Bartimaeus series as compelling children's fantasy novels that blend magical adventure with alternate history. These captivating books chronicle the journey of Nathaniel, an ambitious young magician who successfully summons the powerful djinni Bartimaeus—though maintaining control over this ancient spirit proves more challenging than expected. The story unfolds in a reimagined world where London operates under the rule of a magical oligarchy.
Originally conceived as a trilogy, Stroud launched the series with The Amulet of Samarkand in 2003, followed by The Golem's Eye in 2004, and concluded with Ptolemy's Gate in 2005. Five years later, he expanded the series by adding The Ring of Solomon in 2010, which serves as a prequel to the main trilogy. The books listed below follow both their original publication sequence and chronological story order:
