Books with author Matt Posner

Ghosts, elementals, time travel, magic duels, teen romance, sacrifice, and ultimate loss... Simon, thirteen, is drawn by surprise into America's greatest magic school: New York City's School of the Ages. When the evil spirit of a bitter and scheming heretic from ancient Alexandria attacks, he must risk everything in order to save his soul. Kids and adults won't stop reading -- The Ghost in the Crystal.This is the first book of a multi-volume series. Three more novels and two short collections are available, with more to come.Revised and expanded second edition issued 2/28/16 features a new cover, various editorial corrections, and several pages of new content, including new characters and new scenes.Editorial Reviews:"There is a strong Jewish and biblical current, but it's about magic rather than religion, and the magic is impressive. I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. A seemingly dull curriculum turns out to be otherwise. Simon has friends and enemies and aspires to romance as he struggles to make his way. This is good reading." -- Piers Anthony, world-famous fantasy authorFeel free to contact Matt (that's me) for reader to author conversation via my Facebook fan page.twitter @schoolofthagesMatt Posner is the author of School of the Ages series, of How to Write Dialogue (a fun manual for writers) a very adult novel, Squared Circle Blues (about professional wrestling in the 1980s) and, with Jess C. Scott, co-author of Teen Guide to Sex and Relationships. Matt is a reader-friendly author who is glad to hear from you anytime about your thoughts.

" Prepare, Simon. This is no school exercise. It is a fight for your life."Attacked in New York City by vicious members of the Nazi magicians' cabal Gott im Himmel, Simon and Goldberry are drawn into a deadly war that could destroy them both. As they travel across Europe with their mentor Dr. Solomon Archer, the young wizards must survive vicious foe after vicious foe. There is no time for love… but how can Simon resist the tempestuous beauty Ana Vorkina, daughter of the all-powerful Arch-Mage of Prague? And even if he can win her heart, will the ferocious threats they face drive them apart?A majestic epic of bittersweet romance and bone-crunching blood-feud -- filled with horrendous shocks, stunning revelations, remorseless villains, ghosts, monsters, elementals, and devastating loss -- The War Against Love is a magical epic for the 21st century. Praise for The Ghost in the Crystal:"… the magic is impressive. I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. A seemingly dull curriculum turns out to be otherwise. Simon has friends and enemies and aspires to romance as he struggles to make his way. This is good reading." -- Piers Anthony, world-famous fantasy author"The story moved at a brisk pace and kept me reading until the end." -- Jim Chambers, Red Adept Reviews"This book is so well written, you feel everything the characters are feeling. We felt the darkness with only candles to light the way. We felt the cold that no amount of clothes to heat. To put it lightly, we felt as if we were Simon. This is the type of book that pulls you in, and you will not be able to put it down." -- Kiki and Jules ReviewsPraise for Level Three's Dream" The depth of emotion described and evoked was a pleasant surprise and one of the strengths of this story. My sympathy was with all the characters - Simon, fighting his sorrow over Leah's death, Mermelstein fighting his fear of emotions he cannot yet understand, Level Three trying to figure out what makes him do the mean things he does, and all the other characters having their internal struggles." - Chrystalla Thoma, author of Rex Rising series"I found the multicultural cast to be engaging and refreshing… Matt Posner handles universal themes within the context of a tale that's imaginative, yet grounded in reality." -- Jess C. Scott, nonconformist author/artist"Traveling through Level Three's version of Lewis Carroll's classics was fun and not as I expected. Yes, all the characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" are there, but twisted by Level Three's perception and his own psychological issues. I particularly enjoyed the parodies of the songs and poems. Posner's ability to not just parody Lewis Carroll, but to do it to fit the personality and motives of Level Three is amazing." -- author Cynthia EchterlingMatt Posner is the author of the School of the Ages series, which begins with The Ghost in the Crystal, continues with Level Three's Dream, and will be continued in 2013 with Simon Myth and in 2014 with The Wonderful Carol. Short story collections featuring School of the Ages include Tales of Christmas Magic (2011) and Sara Ghost (2013) with more to come. Matt and Jess C. Scott are the co-authors of Teen Guide to Sex and Relationships.Contact Matt: twitter: @schooloftheages. Facebook: "School of the Ages Series" Or online at schooloftheages dot webs dot com.

Sarah is a New York City teen who cuts herself. Why? And can magic students help? Her new friendship with Goldberry, heroine of the School of the Ages books, and Simon, the series' hero, changes her life forever.Sara Ghost is a novelette (a long short story) in the School of the Ages series about young magicians in New York City. Set between books 3 and 4 of the School of the Ages series, it's a moving and satisfying read.The series is: Book I: The Ghost in the CrystalBook II: Level Three's DreamBook III: The War Against LoveBook IV: Simon MythBook V (coming 2015): The Wonderful CarolPraise for The Ghost in the Crystal, first book in the School of the Ages series:I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. -- Piers AnthonyI enjoy a book that makes me think, makes me question and, most importantly, makes me challenge my boundaries and ideas. -- Katy Sozaeva, Now is Gone reviewsThe were some marvelous characters in the novel, and their relationships played a big part in the story. -- Jim Chambers, Red Adept ReviewsWe felt the darkness with only candles to light the way. We felt the cold that no amount of clothes to heat. To put it lightly, we felt as if we were Simon. - Kiki and Jules reviews

Ghosts, elementals, time travel, magic duels, teen romance, sacrifice, and ultimate loss... Simon, thirteen, is drawn by surprise into America's greatest magic school: New York City's School of the Ages. When the evil spirit of a bitter and scheming heretic from ancient Alexandria attacks, he must risk everything in order to save his soul. Kids and adults won't stop reading -- The Ghost in the Crystal. This is the first book of a multi-volume series. Three more novels and two short collections are available, with more to come. Revised and expanded second edition issued 2/28/16 features a new cover, various editorial corrections, and several pages of new content, including new characters and new scenes. This edition was released in paperback September 2016. Editorial Reviews: "There is a strong Jewish and biblical current, but it's about magic rather than religion, and the magic is impressive. I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. A seemingly dull curriculum turns out to be otherwise. Simon has friends and enemies and aspires to romance as he struggles to make his way. This is good reading." -- Piers Anthony, world-famous fantasy author Keep up with news and updates about School of the Ages: schooloftheages.webs.com facebook dot com backslash schooloftheages twitter @schoolofthages Matt Posner is the author of School of the Ages series, of How to Write Dialogue (a fun manual for writers) and, with Jess C. Scott, co-author of Teen Guide to Sex and Relationships. Matt is a reader-friendly author who is glad to hear from you anytime about your thoughts.

Prepare, Simon. This is no school exercise. It is a fight for your life."" Attacked in New York City by vicious members of the magicians' cabal Gott im Himmel, Simon and Goldberry are drawn into a deadly war that could destroy them both. As they travel across Europe with their mentor Dr Solomon Archer, the young wizards must battle vicious foes. Simon meets Ana Vorkina, daughter of the all-powerful Arch-Mage of Prague. But even if they become close, will the deadly threats they face drive them apart?

Sarah is a New York City teen who cuts herself. Why? And can magic students help? Her new friendship with Goldberry, heroine of the School of the Ages books, and Simon, the series' hero, changes her life forever. Sara Ghost is a novelette (a long short story) in the School of the Ages series about young magicians in New York City. Set between books 3 and 4 of the School of the Ages series, it's a moving and satisfying read. The series is: Book I: The Ghost in the Crystal Book II: Level Three's Dream Book III: The War Against Love Book IV: Simon Myth Book V (coming 2015): The Wonderful Carol Praise for The Ghost in the Crystal, first book in the School of the Ages series: I got the feeling I was attending the school by correspondence, and that the magic was authentic. -- Piers Anthony I enjoy a book that makes me think, makes me question and, most importantly, makes me challenge my boundaries and ideas. -- Katy Sozaeva, Now is Gone reviews The were some marvelous characters in the novel, and their relationships played a big part in the story. -- Jim Chambers, Red Adept Reviews We felt the darkness with only candles to light the way. We felt the cold that no amount of clothes to heat. To put it lightly, we felt as if we were Simon. - Kiki and Jules reviews