Have you read 'Bartimaeus Trilogy'?

[Steve]

Saw this book in the store the other day, and wonder if it was any good?

It's about an 11 year-old magician (not the stage kind) who is learing
magic, and is constantly tormented by his archenemy Samarkand.

It could be fresh and unique or it could be riding on the coattails of
Harry.

Only saw it in hard cover, and my budget it too tight to spring $20
for some light reading.

Also, I've only see two volumes availabe. Is that correct, the third
volume hasn't been written yet?

Just curious.

Steve/bboyminn

Volume 1 - The Amulet of Samarkand (author - Jonathan Stroud)
Volume 2 - The Golem's Eye
Volume 3 - ?