I can't remember the name of this book series, the main character has a last na

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I can't remember the name of this book series, the main character has a last name of Underwood...?

A while back I was recommended this book series and the main protagonist was a kid with the last name of Underwood, I think his first name started with an A. The series is written for young adults, and i think its sci-fi fiction/" what if". Help much appreciated. Thanks.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The Amulet of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1) by Jonathan Stroud

Looks like this might be it.

...Nathaniel's master, Arthur Underwood, is a cold, condescending, and cruel middle-ranking magician in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ...

I did Underwood, then Teens, then Science Fiction/Fantasy on Amazon. He's not the main character (A Underwood) but still might be what you're looking for. If you go to the link, you'll be able to get the others.