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

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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.