Welcome to the official library of Jon Cronshaw, author of gritty fantasy and dark speculative fiction.
Whether you’re here for assassins in the shadows, wyverns in the skies, or punks battling the undead, you’ll find bold stories packed with heart, humanity, and a touch of chaos.
Browse the collections below and start your next journey today.
Enter the Ravenglass Universe
The Ravenglass Universe is a sweeping fantasy saga filled with magic, rebellion, and ambition.
Across interlinked series and standalone tales, you’ll follow assassins, scholars, royals, and rebels as they fight for power, freedom, and survival.
Expect wyverns, ancient secrets, political intrigue, and a world where every choice comes at a cost.
The Ravenglass Throne
The King is dead. The magic is failing. The Kingdom is fracturing.
The Ravenglass Throne is a fast-paced fantasy serial set in a world where royal blood binds riders to wyverns—and betrayal runs deep.
Told across a series of gripping novellas, The Ravenglass Throne blends political intrigue, magical warfare, and the fierce bond of sisterhood. Start reading with Shattered Kingdom
Ravenglass Legends
The Empire came at dawn. By dusk, his father was dead, his home renamed, and his sister taken hostage.
Ragnar Wolfsbane was born to lead, trained to fight, and sworn to protect his people.
But when the Empire crushes his homeland, he’s dragged into the heart of his enemy’s world.
Begin this epic fantasy sage with The Fall of Wolfsbane.
The Ravenglass Chronicles
Kat is heir—but the last thing she wants is the throne.
The Ravenglass Chronicles follows Kat as she’s torn between royal duty and magical destiny.
She sets out to uncover the truth behind her powers, her father’s death, and the secrets that could shatter the empire.
Start with The Magician and follow Kat’s journey across twenty-two gripping novellas.
Guild of Assassins
Soren was a sculptor’s apprentice—until they killed his father.
Now he must trade his chisel for a blade and enter a brutal world of secrets, loyalty, and blood.
Guild of Assassins is a dark, emotional fantasy trilogy about grief, revenge, and becoming something deadly.
Begin with Guild of Assassins and step into the shadows.
Dawn of Assassins
Fedor is a thief—not a killer.
When a master assassin recruits him against his will, Fedor is forced into a deadly game of loyalty, lies, and survival.
Escape means death. Staying means becoming what he fears most.
Dawn of Assassins is a fast-paced, character-driven fantasy full of wit, danger, and hard choices.
Start with Dawn of Assassins.
Speculative Fiction
Step into the darker side of Jon Cronshaw’s imagination.
This section gathers stories where society teeters on the edge—whether it’s punk bands battling the undead, corrupt influencers rewriting reality, or lone survivors wandering the ashes of a fallen world.
From biting satire to brutal survival, these tales pull no punches.
Perfect for readers who like their fiction twisted, thought-provoking, and a little too close to home.
Punks Versus Zombies
Would you fight through the apocalypse to get back to the people you love?
When a zombie outbreak hits mid-gig, Tommy finds himself stranded 3,000 miles from home—with nothing but a battered van, two panicked bandmates, and a world falling apart.
Punks Versus Zombies is a raw, emotional survival trilogy packed with family stakes, punk grit, and relentless tension.
Influenced: Tales from the Digital Abyss
Where digital dreams become nightmares.
Unsettling short stories that peer into the dark corners of our connected lives.
From smart homes and social feeds to digital afterlives and algorithmic love, each story examines the hidden cost of convenience and connection.
With a sharp British voice, these tales blur the line between humanity and the systems we’ve built to shape it.
The Wasteland series
Abel fought his way back from addiction—only to face an impossible choice.
In a ravaged world where survival means compromise, he travels the wasteland with his dog Pip, trading scraps and keeping his head down.
But when he stumbles across a chain gang of enslaved children, he must decide: walk away—or fight for something better.
The Gambit duology
Brian’s sight is fading—but in the virtual world of Gambit, he can see everything.
As Neuromantik, he finds purpose, friendship, and escape.
But when a hacker targets the game with attacks that leave players in agony, Brian’s unique immunity makes him the only one who can stop it.
Blind Gambit is a powerful story about disability, identity, and finding meaning in the world.
Black Death: Survival
The plague is back—and it’s deadlier than ever.
When Liam and Jenna’s son vanishes during a devastating pandemic, their search leads them into a world of violence, cults, and moral collapse.
Across the island, ex-cop Michael turns to brutality, while his wife Tina uncovers secrets that could tear everything apart.
Discover Even More in the Ravenglass Universe
Looking for where to start—or what to read next?
The Ravenglass Universe Starter Library includes exclusive prequels and bonus content not listed here, including:
- Birth of Assassins – the origin story of Fedor, prequel to Dawn of Assassins
- The Fool – a glimpse into Kat’s journey before The Ravenglass Chronicles
- Blades of Wolfsbane – Ragnar’s earliest battles, prequel to Ravenglass Legends
– And more!
Get your free copies now at joncronshaw.com/starterlibrary.
Jon Cronshaw Bibliography
Welcome to the complete list of books by Jon Cronshaw.
Whether you’re into epic fantasy, gritty sci-fi, or post-apocalyptic survival, you’ll find something here to get lost in.
Each series can be read on its own—just start with book one.
Wasteland Series
- Wizard of the Wasteland (2017)
- Knight of the Wasteland (2017)
- King of the Wasteland (2017)
- Cleric of the Wasteland (2020)
Addict of the Wasteland (2017) – Prequel
Prisoner of the Wasteland (2017) – Side story
Blind Gambit Duology
- Blind Gambit (2018)
- Blind Reset (2020)
The Ravenglass Chronicles
- The Magician (2018)
- The High Priestess (2018)
- The Empress (2018)
- The Emperor (2018)
- The Hierophant (2019)
- The Lovers (2019)
- The Chariot (2019)
- Strength (2019)
- The Hermit (2019)
- Wheel of Fortune (2019)
- Justice (2019)
- The Hanged Man (2019)
- Death (2019)
- Temperance (2020)
- The Devil (2020)
- The Tower (2020)
- The Star (2020)
- The Moon (2020)
- The Sun (2020)
- Judgement (2020)
- The World (2020)
0. The Fool (2018) – Prequel
The Princess and the Tailor (2020) – Prequel
Dawn of Assassins
- Dawn of Assassins (2021)
- Trial of Thieves (2022)
- Crucible of Shadows (2023)
Birth of Assassins (2020) – Prequel
The Little Thief (2020) – Prequel
The Great Tower Heist – Short Story
Guild of Assassins
- Guild of Assassins (2024)
- Forged in Blood (2025)
- Blade of Sorrows (2025)
Guild Assassin (2025) – Short stories
Ravenglass Legends
- The Fall of Wolfsbane (2024)
- The Wolf and the Wyvern (2024)
- The Knight and the Rebel (2025)
- The Prince and the Fool (2026)
Blades of Wolfsbane (2023) – Prequel
The Long Night (2024) – Prequel
Siren’s Song (2024) – Prequel short
The Beast Hunt (2024) – Prequel short
The Hammer of Wolfsbane (2024) – Prequel short
The Skald’s Quest (2025) – Prequel
The Ravenglass Throne
- Shattered Kingdom (2025)
- Wyvern’s Shadow (2025)
- Severed Bonds (2025)
- Winter’s Crown (2025)
- Silent War (2025)
- Dark Gambit (2025)
- Divided Crown (2025)
- Rising Storm (2025)
- Darkness Gathers (2025)
- Broken Wings (2026)
- Void’s Edge (2026)
- FInal Flight (2026)
Three Sisters (2025) – Prequel collection
Influenced Series
- Influenced and Other Stories (2025)
- Outraged and Other Stories (2025)
- Cancelled and Other Stories (2025)
- Muted and Other Stories (2025)
Optimised (2025) – Story Collection
Punks Versus Zombies
- Punks Versus Zombies (2025)
- Undead Anarchy (2025)
- Punk’s Not Dead (2025)
Humans Versus Zombies (2025) – Story Collection
Standalone Novels
- Black Death Survival (2021)
Black Death London (2021) – Side Story
More Stories on Patreon
Some titles from the bibliography—and many exclusive short stories not listed here—are available to read on Patreon.
Join the community at patreon.com/joncronshawauthor for early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and patron-only fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jon Cronshaw’s Books
What genres does Jon Cronshaw write?
Jon Cronshaw writes epic fantasy, nobledark fantasy, speculative fiction, and post-apocalyptic fiction. His stories span from wyvern-riding princesses to broken empires, wandering assassins, and punk bands battling the undead.
What themes run through Jon Cronshaw’s work?
Across every genre, Jon’s books explore themes of loyalty, sacrifice, identity, and resilience. His characters often fight for meaning in collapsing worlds. As he puts it:
Hope bleeds—but never dies.
What links the different genres Jon writes?
Whether it’s a fantasy kingdom or a zombie-infested city, Jon’s stories are always about flawed people trying to do the right thing in the worst circumstances. His work is defined less by setting and more by tone—emotionally grounded, morally complex, and driven by human choices.
What order should I read the books in?
Each series stands on its own, so you can start anywhere—but be sure to begin with book one of the series you choose. There’s no required reading across series.
Where should I start if I’ve never read Jon Cronshaw before?
A great starting point is The Fall of Wolfsbane, book one in the Ravenglass Legends series. It’s an epic, character-driven nobledark fantasy set in a war-torn world where honour has a cost—and survival isn’t guaranteed.
What tropes feature in Jon Cronshaw’s books?
Jon’s stories include:
- Reluctant heroes
- Flawed mentors
- Broken kingdoms
- Family and found family
- Slow-burn redemption arcs
- Psychological realism
- Small acts of hope in brutal worlds
Expect a mix of high-stakes plot and introspective character work.
Where can I read Jon’s books for free?
You can try Jon’s work by downloading his starter library, featuring free stories from the Ravenglass Universe.
Visit: joncronshaw.com/starterlibrary
What makes Jon Cronshaw’s fantasy different from traditional epic fantasy?
While Jon’s stories include magic, dragons, and world-shaping conflict, his focus is on emotional truth, grounded decisions, and characters wrestling with impossible choices. He blends the scale of epic fantasy with the internal grit of nobledark, often subverting genre expectations without losing the sense of wonder.
Is the Ravenglass Legends series part of a bigger universe?
Yes. Ravenglass Legends is part of a larger connected setting known as the Ravenglass Universe, which spans multiple series, short stories, and novellas. Each series can be read independently, but returning readers will notice overlapping lore, locations, and history.
Are Jon Cronshaw’s books suitable for younger readers?
Most of Jon’s work is written for adults and mature teens. The stories often explore trauma, addiction, loss, and violence—but always with emotional depth and purpose. Parents or teachers should check specific titles first if sharing with younger readers.
What authors have influenced Jon Cronshaw’s writing?
Jon draws inspiration from a wide range of writers. His fantasy is shaped by the emotional depth of Robin Hobb, the charm of Michael J. Sullivan, and the cleverness of Sebastien de Castell and RJ Barker.
His speculative and post-apocalyptic work reflects the influence of Liu Cixin, Margaret Atwood, Ted Chiang, Iain M. Banks, Hugh Howey, and Ursula Le Guin.
He also takes cues from the satirical edge of Kurt Vonnegut and Alan Bennett, the surrealism of Haruki Murakami, and the humanism of Philip K. Dick and Terry Pratchett.
Does Jon Cronshaw really believe he’s the King of Nobledark?
Yes.