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Jonathan Stroud

3 series 13 books in order 1 standalone book

Jonathan Anthony Stroud, born on 27 October 1970, is a British writer of fantasy fiction. He is best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and the Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books are typically set in an alternative history London with fantasy elements. His work is noted for satire and the use of magic to explore themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence has received the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire and Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards. Stroud's works have also been featured on ALA Notable lists of books for children and young adults.

Born
1970
Known for
Bartimaeus Sequence, Lockwood & Co., Scarlett and Browne

Series by Jonathan Stroud

Bartimaeus Sequence

4 books in order · 2003–2010

  1. Cover of The Amulet of Samarkand

    The Amulet of Samarkand

    2003 · Jonathan Stroud

    Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons the djinni Bartimaeus and orders him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the magician Simon Lovelace.…

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  2. Cover of The Golem's Eye

    The Golem's Eye

    2004 · Jonathan Stroud

    The Golem's Eye is a 2004 novel by Jonathan Stroud. In their continuing adventures, magician's apprentice Nathaniel, now fourteen years old, and the…

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  3. Cover of Ptolemy's Gate

    Ptolemy's Gate

    2005 · Jonathan Stroud

    Three years after helping prevent a cataclysmic attack on London, the magician Nathaniel, now an established member of the British Government, faces…

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  4. Cover of The Ring of Solomon

    The Ring of Solomon

    2010 · Jonathan Stroud

    Ring of Solomon is a 2010 novel by Jonathan Stroud. Wise-cracking djinni Bartimaeus finds himself at the court of King Solomon with an unpleasant…

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Lockwood & Co.

5 books in order · 2013–2017

  1. Cover of The Screaming Staircase

    The Screaming Staircase

    2013 · Jonathan Stroud

    A book follows three young operatives of a Psychic Detection Agency as they battle an epidemic of ghosts in London. The story is part of a series for…

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  2. Cover of The Whispering Skull

    The Whispering Skull

    2014 · Jonathan Stroud

    In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. has made little progress.…

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  3. Cover of The Hollow Boy

    The Hollow Boy

    2015 · Jonathan Stroud

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  4. Cover of The creeping shadow

    The creeping shadow

    2016 · Jonathan Stroud

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  5. Cover of The empty grave

    The empty grave

    2017 · Jonathan Stroud

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Scarlett and Browne

3 books in order · 2021–2025

  1. Cover of The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne

    The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne

    2021 · Jonathan Stroud

    Action! Humor! Fantasy! "Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing…

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  2. Cover of The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

    The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

    2022 · Jonathan Stroud

    "Stroud is a genius." —Rick Riordan The now notorious outlaws Scarlett and Browne are back in their second death-defying adventure—and this time it’s…

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  3. Cover of The Legendary Scarlett and Browne

    The Legendary Scarlett and Browne

    2025 · Jonathan Stroud

    The death-defying conclusion to the "audacious," "razor-sharp," and "raucous" exploits of the notorious outlaws Scarlett and Browne from the…

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Standalone books

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Jonathan Stroud written?

We list 13 books by Jonathan Stroud across 3 series, published between 2003–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Jonathan Stroud's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Amulet of Samarkand.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Jonathan Stroud's books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.