School of the Ages: Simon Myth

by Matt Posner

A rakshasa -- an unbeatable demon dressed like a gangster -- has attacked Simon's family in Bombay, and Simon has never felt more alone. The War Against Love ripped away important pieces of his life: even his best friend Goldberry is not his friend anymore. What hope remains? Time goes wrong at the school when strange and sometimes dangerous older versions of his friends appear inside the building, and then Simon finds himself in the land of ancient India, in the time of the Mahabharata, and in the company of its greatest heroes, the five Pandava brothers. Will Simon return to his own time to face down his monstrous uncle -- or will he remain lost, and forever be ... Simon Myth?

Also enjoy: the war for Goldberry's heart; the mysterious schemes of Corby Crow and the Russian witch coven called the Six Grandmothers; an evil Arch-Mage invading the school; Yakov Mermelstein making a golem; a riddle-game against a talking corpse; and Delphine, the cute little French girl, learning to dance Bhangra.

For ages 12 and up. 119,000 words, approximately 327 pages.

This is book IV in the series. Begin reading with The Ghost in the Crystal (2010)

Advance praise for School of the Ages 4: Simon Myth

In a dark place, even those with the ability to see more than most can be blind to what's right in front of them.

Everyone has their problems; Simon Magus more than most. Magicians are not immune to the turmoil of family, friends or love. If only they were ...
Entering book 4 of 'School of the Ages', you already know the cast intimately. But several members will reveal a side you may wish had remained hidden. Matt Posner is a master of characterisation, creating characters so real, you'll even recognise yourself in one of them. Through a remarkably intricate knowledge of their world and a vivid, direct style, you share their anger, pain, fears and desires - whether you want to or not.

Will the powerful yet vulnerable Simon ever be lucky in love? Will his family be freed from their tormentor? If (like me) you're already under the spell of 'School of the Ages', you need to know the answers. Now.'

- Nicola Palmer, author of Alice Parker's Adventures
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Praise for School of the Ages: The Ghost in the Crystal

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. ... This is good reading.

-- Piers Anthony, world famous fantasy author

Matt Posner has created a believable world and down-to-earth characters within the realm of magic.

-- S.L. Wallace, author of Reliance on Citizens Makes Us Great!
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Praise for School of the Ages: Level Three's Dream

The writing style of the story seems so true to how a fourteen year old would think as Simon and friends make those initial steps on their way to adulthood, making decisions about life, friendship, values and sexuality.

-- Cynthia Echterling, author of Torqued: The Quest for Earth
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Praise for School of the Ages: The War Against Love

I was about to say, "What I like best about THE WAR AGAINST LOVE is..." when I realized that there are too many things I like "best" about it.... Posner's good things roll on every time you turn a page.

- Andre Jute, award-winning author of Iditarod: A Novel of the Greatest Race on Earth

370 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 18, 2013

About the author

I am a former novelist, no longer active in publishing. I continue to write when I can, but trying to sell writing is a tough gig -- maybe too tough for me.