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The Crestwood Chronicles

The Books

A middle-grade fantasy series that keeps growing. Follow Tom from the day he finds the magician's library through the final showdown that saved Crestwood — and into the brand-new story arc that begins in The Council of Shadows. Read them in order for the full adventure.

Cover of The Magician's Library — a boy holding a glowing spellbook among towering library shelves as magic swirls toward a hidden classroom

Book One

The Magician's Library

Ages 8–12

Twelve-year-old Tom, a recent transplant to Crestwood, discovers a mysterious book in the town's library. To his astonishment, the book transports him to a secret classroom where students are learning magic. Tom must navigate the challenges of middle school and balance his newfound magical abilities with his regular life. As he delves into the history of the library and the book, he uncovers a hidden world of spells, adventure, and danger — forging unexpected friendships and discovering his own hidden potential.

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Cover of The Hidden Realm — a boy reaching toward a glowing magical portal that spills golden light into a hidden garden realm

Book Two

The Hidden Realm

Ages 8–12

Having become more comfortable with his magical abilities, Tom embarks on a thrilling adventure within the secret classroom. Along with his friends from Crestwood Middle School, he delves deeper into the hidden realm, encountering mythical creatures, ancient prophecies, and unforeseen challenges. A powerful evil threatens to consume Crestwood, and Tom must summon his courage and rally his friends on a quest to save their school and the magical realm they've come to love.

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Cover of The Enchanted Quest — a boy summoning swirling magic over an ancient stone altar as his friends stand watch in a torch-lit hall

Book Three

The Enchanted Quest

Ages 8–12

In the exciting conclusion to the trilogy, Tom and his friends continue their quest to save Crestwood and the magical realm from an ancient and malevolent evil. They face treacherous trials, unforeseen betrayals, and long-buried secrets. As they journey deeper into the magical realm, they must rely on their growing abilities, strengthen their bonds of friendship, and unravel ancient mysteries to prevail — with Tom stepping up as the leader his friends need for the ultimate showdown.

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Cover of The Council of Shadows — Tom and two new friends facing three cloaked council members in a grand London library as purple shadow-magic swirls around them

Book Four · New Story Arc

The Council of Shadows

Ages 8–12

New city. Old secrets. Same best friends. After saving Crestwood from an ancient evil, Tom and his friends think they've seen it all — until their victory catches the attention of the Council of Shadows, the secretive society in London that governs every magical library in the world. Invited to a prestigious gathering of magical prodigies, the trio is thrust into high-society rivalries and ancient rules. When a dangerous artifact vanishes from the British Library, fingers point at the newcomers from Crestwood — and Tom must figure out who to trust before the ultimate test of loyalty tears his friendships apart.

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