First published 2010
In the glittering court of King Solomon, a sarcastic djinni named Bartimaeus finds himself bound to an arrogant master in ancient Jerusalem. When a deadly assassin named Asmira infiltrates the palace with her own secret mission, Bartimaeus becomes entangled in a high-stakes political conspiracy centered on Solomon's legendary magical ring. Political factions, royal intrigue, and supernatural power converge as Bartimaeus must navigate treacherous alliances and use every ounce of his magical cunning to survive. With the ring's immense power hanging in the balance, Bartimaeus and Asmira are forced into an uneasy confrontation that will determine the fate of kingdoms and magical forces beyond imagination. One wrong move could unleash catastrophic consequences.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: Jerusalem
Period: 10th century B.C.
434 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday