Jonathan Stroud is the author of three internationally bestselling series: the award-winning Bartimaeus books, which have been published in 36 languages; the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co., which has been turned into a No. 1 hit Netflix series; and the adventures of the outlaws Scarlett and Browne.

His other novels include Buried Fire, The Leap, The Last Siege and Heroes of the Valley.

Jonathan lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and three children.