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The Amulet of Samarkand

By: Jonathan Stroud
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The Amulet of Samarkand is the first title in the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood & Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.

When a young magician’s apprentice secretly summons an irascible 5,000 year old djinni to do his bidding, neither are prepared for the peril that ensues.

Nathaniel is plotting the downfall of his nemesis – a ruthless magician by the name of Simon Lovelace – and tasks Bartimaeus to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from him, in order to exact his revenge.

But before long, Nathaniel and Bartimaeus are caught up in a terrifying adventure much bigger than either of them anticipated, involving intrigue, rebellion and murder…

Set in an alternate London controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying series will enthral readers of all ages.

Drama, humour and hypnotically engaging storytelling – Independent

A thrilling tale of magic and adventure with deliciously pointed comedy – The Times

©2007 Jonathan Stroud (P)2007 Penguin Audio Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Funny Magic Users Witty

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Critic reviews

"The truly original touch is the way Stroud alternates Nathaniel's story with the djinni's own knowing and irascible first-person narrative." (Guardian Review)
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the narrator broguht the story alive. rich and cohesive voice talent word salad please

the narrator was tremendous

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Steven Pacey is an awesome narrator! The range of voices and accents he can slip into with ease makes you totally immerse yourself in the story. Amazing!

Fantastic narration!

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Magic given a different twist.

Very well read.

Loved the book, cant wait to here the next one

The Amulet of Samarkand

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Today, I have just finished listening to the third book in this series and I have thoroughly enjoyed all three. Intriguing story, interesting characters and maybe the best narrator I have heard in a very long time. Download them all - you won't be disappointed!

Wonderful Narration

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Really enjoyed this book and thoroughly recommend it. I finished it in a very short time because it was so exciting.

Exciting and entertaining

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A really enjoyable book marketed for reading ages 12 to 17 but also enjoyed by me, an older adult, thanks to Steven Pacey’s excellent narration.

Book 1 in the Bartimaeus Trilogy

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After listening to Steven pacey read a different book, I brought this…
Absolutely fantastic.. a enjoyable story and Steven Pacey brings it all to life, I can’t wait to download the next one
Hooray!!!

Brilliant for all ages

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Great characters that are painted so well you see numerous sides to them and at times feel sorry for them, hate them and love them. But all mixed into a great story of spells and intrigue that keeps you involved. If you like Tom Holt you will like this and its a natural follow on to that Potter boy. Excellently narrated I have specifically looked at books narrated by Pacey. once read I bought the whole Barti. set.

Simply spell binding

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Wow what a book! I thoroughly enjoyed this. It makes you laugh out loud and the narrator is brilliant. I had never heard of these books before. I am a Harry Potter fan, but was looking for something new. Found this by accident. What a find. Will keep an eye out for all Bartimaeus stories, I love Hiim.

Excellent! I'm Hooked!!

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This is a great reading of this book (which I have read a number of times before). Steven Pacey hits just the right note in his delivery of the characters, especially Bartimaeus, and slips between the various narrative styles seamlessly. I downloaded the other two in the series as well based on this and was not disappointed there either. I would certainly recommend this title.

Well performed and a great read

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