Book two of the Bartimaeus trilogy finds the magician Nicholas and the Djinn Bartimaeus once again embroiled in the scheming power politics of an Europe where magic rules. Hidden forces further devious plots: the resistance returns and is betrayed from within; a Golem is destroying the city; betrayal and duplicity abound. In short, it's a lot of fun and worth the enjoyable read. Yes, it is a book for young adults (hey, I'm only 42 (and that, as I suddenly recall, is the answer to everything)) but you'll probably enjoy it too.