Nad

1.) The Amulet of Samarkand

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.

2.) The Golem's Eye

Two years have passed since the events of The Amulet of Samarkand and the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the government ranks. But his career is suddenly threatened by a series of terrifying crises. A dangerous golem makes random attacks on London and other raids, even more threatening, are perpetrated by the Resistance. Nathaniel and Bartimaeus travel to Prague, enemy city of ancient magic, but while they are there uproar breaks out at home and Nathaniel returns to find his reputation in tatters. Can he rescue it from his Machiavellian adversaries in the government bent on his destruction?

3.) Ptolemy's Gate

'Once, long ago, I was second to none. I could bore through mountains... fell forests with a single breath...'

Two-thousand years have passed since Bartimaeus was at the height of his powers - invincible in battle and befriended by the great magician Ptolemy.
Now, trapped on Earth and treated with disdain by his master, Nathaniel, his energies are fading fast. With Nathaniel preoccupied by the problems of a failing empire, and more rigid and insensitive than ever, the long-suffering djinni's patience is finally at and end.

Meanwhile, undercover in London, the fugitive Kitty Jones has been stealthily completing her research on magic and demons. She has a plan that she hopes will break the endless cycle of conflict between djinn and humans - but first she must uncover the secrets of Bartimaeus's past.

Chrissy

Read the first book, liked it.

Nad

I've got the whole box set sitting on my book shelve, so I'll get to them eventually.

Are you planing the rest of the series as well?

Chrissy

I do.

But so many books, so little time.

Tomorrow's skies

I really want to read this series. I had intended to read them this year, but 2011 definitely

Nad

Reading this series is one of my resolutions for the new year, hopefully it'll come true

Tomorrow's skies

I've been told that the first was great as is (stood alone), so that'll be good to know if I have to hold off on the others for awhile

Nad

That's what I've heard as well

Tomorrow's skies

I hope I'll have a chance to start the series this year, anyway