The Amulet of Samarkand

The Amulet of Samarkand follows the story of a young and talented magician's apprentice, Nathaniel, who summons the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus to assist him in his ambitious quest for revenge against a ruthless magician, Simon Lovelace. The narrative is cleverly told from alternating perspectives, including the sharp-witted commentary of Bartimaeus. The story is set in an alternate London filled with magic, intrigue, and danger, where Nathaniel must navigate through to retrieve the powerful Amulet of Samarkand.