How many books has Jonathan Stroud written?

Jonathan Stroud has published 12 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Jonathan Stroud's books in?

Read each series in its own order: start Bartimaeus Sequence with The Amulet of Samarkand and Lockwood & Co. with The Screaming Staircase. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.

What is Jonathan Stroud's most famous book?

The Screaming Staircase (2013) is Jonathan Stroud's most widely read book.

Are Jonathan Stroud's books connected?

6 books belong to 2 series (Bartimaeus Sequence and Lockwood & Co.); the other 9 books stand alone.

Jonathan Stroud books in order

British writer of fantasy fiction

Born: 1970
Country: United Kingdom
Books: 15
Series: 2

Jonathan Stroud has published 12 novels and 3 children's books, beginning with The Amulet of Samarkand (2003). The 2 series include Bartimaeus Sequence (4 books, starting with The Amulet of Samarkand) and Lockwood & Co. (2 books, starting with The Screaming Staircase). The best-known is The Screaming Staircase (2013). The latest is The Notorious Scarlett and Browne (2022).

Updated September 2026

Bartimaeus Sequence books in order (4)Series page

Reading order: 1 The Amulet of Samarkand (2003) · 2 The Golem's Eye (2004) · 3 Ptolemy's Gate (2005) · 4 The Ring of Solomon (2010)

1.
The Amulet of Samarkand (Sep 2003)
462 pages★ 3.9 (34 ratings)
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2.
The Golem's Eye (Jan 2004)
576 pages★ 3.9 (23 ratings)
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3.
Ptolemy's Gate (Sep 2005)
522 pages★ 4.0 (21 ratings)
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4.
The Ring of Solomon (Oct 2010)
448 pages★ 4.2 (11 ratings)
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Lockwood & Co. books in order (2)

Reading order: 1 The Screaming Staircase (2013) · 2 The Whispering Skull (2014)

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The Screaming Staircase (Aug 2013)
418 pages★ 4.5 (24 ratings)
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2.
The Whispering Skull (2014)
464 pages★ 4.7 (15 ratings)
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Where to start with Jonathan Stroud

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The Screaming Staircase
Jonathan Stroud's most-read book and the first of the 2 Lockwood & Co. books.
Highest rated
The Amulet of Samarkand
Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 34 readers.
Newest
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne
Published 2022.

Standalone novels in order

Buried Fire (1999)
308 pages
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The Leap (2001)
213 pages
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Heroes of the Valley (2009)
402 pages
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The Ghost of Shadow Vale (2009)
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Lockwood and Co (2015)
480 pages
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The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne (2021)
448 pages
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The Notorious Scarlett and Browne (2022)
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Children's books in order

The Last Siege (2003)
297 pages
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Lockwood & Co (2015)
448 pages★ 4.5 (13 ratings)
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About Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan Anthony Stroud is a British writer of fantasy fiction, best known for the Bartimaeus young adult sequence and Lockwood & Co. children's series. His books have received note for their satire, and use of magic to reflect themes of class struggle. The Bartimaeus sequence is the recipient of 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. In 2020, Netflix announced a TV series based on Lockwood & Co., with filming initiated in July 2021.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Jonathan Stroud FAQ

How many books has Jonathan Stroud written?: Jonathan Stroud has published 12 novels and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Jonathan Stroud's books in?: Read each series in its own order: start Bartimaeus Sequence with The Amulet of Samarkand and Lockwood & Co. with The Screaming Staircase. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
What is Jonathan Stroud's latest book?: The Notorious Scarlett and Browne (2022).
What is Jonathan Stroud's most famous book?: The Screaming Staircase (2013) is Jonathan Stroud's most widely read book.
Are Jonathan Stroud's books connected?: 6 books belong to 2 series (Bartimaeus Sequence and Lockwood & Co.); the other 9 books stand alone.