Ace of Swords is Episode 22 of The Ravenglass Chronicles by Jon Cronshaw. A dark epic fantasy novella featuring political intrigue, a powerful young empress, and enemies in the shadows. Start reading now.
Ace of Swords is out now.
Kat is back—and this is where things start to shift.
Newly crowned and already under pressure, she’s facing enemies she can’t see, allies she can’t trust, and decisions that will shape the future of the empire. This is the start of the Book of Swords arc, and it pushes everything into more dangerous territory.
If you’ve been following The Ravenglass Chronicles, you can jump straight in here.
If you’re new to the series, this is a great time to start—because the first 21 episodes are available right now for just 99c/99p. You can binge the entire journey up to this point and catch up quickly before diving into Kat’s next chapter.
Broken Wings, Part Ten of The Ravenglass Throne, is out now on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited, as the hidden conflict erupts into open war and the sisters face impossible choices.
I am pleased to announce the release of Broken Wings (The Ravenglass Throne: Part Ten) on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.
This episode marks the moment when the conflict can no longer be contained.
What began as hidden pressure and quiet manipulation breaks into open war.
Nothing remains theoretical.
The Guardians move without disguise.
Wyverns are turned into weapons.
Riders are stripped of choice and reduced to instruments of control.
The Kingdom is no longer bracing for impact.
It is already burning.
Elana must rally allies who no longer trust one another.
Irmin fights a brutal battle in the sky, knowing every decision costs lives.
Adelinde reaches for power she barely understands, risking herself to hold the line.
The sisters have always been stronger together.
This time, unity demands sacrifice rather than comfort.
Broken Wings drives the series toward its endgame, where survival depends as much on trust as strength.
Broken Wings is available now on Kindle.
It is also included with Kindle Unlimited.
This is Part Ten of The Ravenglass Throne and is best read as part of the ongoing series.
Thank you to everyone who has followed the story this far.
The complete first arc of The Ravenglass Throne is now live on Audible, narrated by Emmy Coates, bringing together political intrigue, wyvern-bond magic, and three sisters fighting to hold a kingdom together after their father’s assassination.
I’m very excited to share that The Ravenglass Throne – Parts One to Four is now live as an audiobook on Audible.
This release brings together the complete first arc of the series in audio for the very first time.
The audiobook is narrated by the brilliant Emmy Coates, who also voiced The Ravenglass Chronicles audiobook.
Her performance gives real weight, warmth, and tension to the story, and I could not be happier with how it turned out.
If you enjoy epic fantasy that leans hard on character, politics, and consequence, this is a great way to experience the story.
The Ravenglass Throne – Parts 1–4 follows three royal sisters trying to hold a fractured kingdom together after their father, the King, is assassinated without naming an heir.
Each sister faces the crisis from a different front.
Irmin commands the skies as a wyvern rider, ready to defend the realm with force.
Adelinde searches for dangerous truths within the ravenglass bonds that link rider and mount.
Elana battles intrigue and betrayal in the court as the noble houses begin to turn on one another.
Separated by rivalry and mistrust, the sisters must learn to act as one before the rot inside the kingdom destroys everything they are sworn to protect.
This edition collects the entire opening arc of the series, from the King’s death to battles fought across sky and stone.
If audiobooks are your preferred way to read, this is the ideal entry point into the Ravenglass world.
The audiobook is available now on Audible.
The ebook is also available in Kindle Unlimited, and a paperback edition is available for readers who prefer print.
Thank you, as always, for supporting my work and for following these stories wherever they go next.
Darkness Gathers is out now, launching the third and final arc of the epic fantasy serial The Ravenglass Throne, as alliances crumble and the true war begins.
Darkness Gathers, the ninth novella in my epic fantasy serial The Ravenglass Throne, is available now.
This release marks the beginning of the third and final arc of the story.
From this point forward, everything moves toward the endgame.
The equinox approaches.
Guardian forces are on the march.
The Kingdom of Ostreich is fracturing from within.
Elana’s council splinters under accusation and betrayal.
Irmin faces corrupted soldiers who once fought at her side.
Adelinde uncovers ancient texts that change everything believed about the ravenglass network.
The bonds holding their world together may be feeding something far darker than anyone imagined.
Alliances collapse as suspicion spreads.
Enemies may yet prove to be saviours.
The three sisters face an impossible choice between instinct and loyalty.
This novella marks the moment where the story turns inward and the true war begins.
If you have been following The Ravenglass Throne from the start, this is where every earlier decision starts to matter.
If you are new to the series, this is the stage where secrets surface and nothing remains certain.
Divided Crown, Episode Seven of The Ravenglass Throne, continues the sweeping saga of three royal sisters fighting to hold a fractured kingdom together. War, betrayal, and forbidden power collide in this dark fantasy of wyvern-riders and royal intrigue.
Three sisters. One fractured kingdom. A crown that may not hold.
The princesses of Ostreich have never faced a greater trial.
War brews on every border. Whispered conspiracies erode the heart of their realm. Old loyalties are breaking faster than the throne they swore to protect.
Irmin, Adelinde, and Elana must each walk their own path—through betrayal, battle, and forbidden knowledge.
Each road promises power. Each choice carries a cost.
But divided strength cannot hold back what’s coming.
The sisters must decide: will they stand together—or let their kingdom fall apart forever?
A Dark, Sweeping Epic Continues
Divided Crown is Part Seven of The Ravenglass Throne, my ongoing epic of wyvern-riders, royal intrigue, and ancient conspiracies.
Across seven instalments, readers have followed the princesses as their father’s assassination plunged the kingdom into chaos. Now, their separate struggles collide in a story of war, betrayal, and impossible choices.
If you’ve been waiting for the next chapter—this is it.
And if you’re new to the series, this is the perfect time to begin your journey through Ostreich.
Why Readers Love The Ravenglass Throne
“A masterpiece of fantasy politics and family drama.”
“Every chapter leaves me desperate for the next.”
“Wyverns, betrayal, and sisterhood—what more could you want?”
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Divided Crown is out now on KindleandKindle Unlimited..
Perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and A Game of Thrones.
Discover The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 1–4 — epic fantasy packed with wyvern riders, political intrigue, and sisterhood. Now in eBook and paperback.
I’m thrilled to announce that The Ravenglass Throne: Parts 1–4 is officially out today.
For the first time, you can now experience the complete opening arc of my epic fantasy saga in one collection — available in both eBook and paperback.
What is The Ravenglass Throne about?
United by blood. Divided by duty. Bound by the fate of a kingdom.
When assassins strike down the King of Ostreich, his three daughters must confront a truth they’ve long denied.
The greatest threat to the throne isn’t the enemy at the gates. It’s the rot within.
Commander Irmin takes to the skies on wyvern-back, wielding steel and fire to protect her people.
Scholar Adelinde searches for answers in the ravenglass network that binds rider to mount, even if it costs her everything she loves.
Diplomat Elana fights to hold the court together as treachery spreads through the noble houses.
Separated by years of rivalry and mistrust, the sisters must learn to fight as one. For only their united strength—mind to perceive, strength to act, will to bind—can stop the conspiracy that threatens to bring down their kingdom.
The Punks Versus Zombies trilogy launches 1 September on Amazon. Pre-order Book 1 for just 99p/99c on Kindle or grab the paperbacks now. A high-octane zombie apocalypse road trip packed with punk rock grit, loyalty, and survival.
Get ready for chaos, riffs, and the undead.
The Punks Versus Zombies trilogy officially drops on September 1 in Kindle and paperback, and it’s here to tear up the zombie genre with raw energy, fast-paced action, and characters you’ll actually care about.
If you love your post-apocalyptic fiction with high-octane survival, barricades, back-alley brawls, and improvised weapons, you’re in for one hell of a ride.
If you want a found family worth fighting for, a band that sticks together no matter what, this is your story.
If you want real moral stakes, the kind of choices that test who you are at the core, you’ll find them here.
If you want a soundtrack in your head, punk rock attitude in every scene, you’ve come to the right place.
When the outbreak begins, Niamh finds herself alone in a crumbling apartment with a teething toddler and no help on the way.
Her partner is stranded on the other side of the country.
The streets are no longer safe.
And the living might be even more dangerous than the dead.
Armed only with a baseball bat and her instincts, Niamh must decide who to trust, what to risk, and how far she’s willing to go to protect her son.
Niamh’s Journey is a side story to the Punks Versus Zombies trilogy, offering a raw, intimate perspective on the collapse of society from the ground up.
What’s Inside Humans Versus Zombies?
This collection blends post-apocalyptic tension with deeply human drama.
Each story stands alone, yet paints a larger picture of the outbreak’s first wave.
You’ll meet:
A terminally ill bus driver making one final run through infected streets
A pub full of desperate survivors clinging to routine and booze
A delivery driver caught between duty and escape
Families breaking apart under the strain of fear and infection
This isn’t just about fighting zombies.
It’s about fighting for kindness. For dignity. For what makes us human in the face of the unthinkable.
Why Read Humans Versus Zombies?
If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead, Black Mirror, or stories where the emotional stakes hit just as hard as the horror, this one’s for you.
It’s grim. It’s grounded. It’s free.
And it’s written by Jon Cronshaw, author of the upcoming Punks Versus Zombies trilogy—launching September 1st.
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Niamh knelt beside the bathtub, her hands moving as she washed Sean, her three-year-old son. The water was only lukewarm—the ancient water heater in their third-floor Philadelphia apartment was temperamental at best—but Sean didn’t seem to mind. He splashed happily, babbling to himself as he played with his favourite toy boat.
“And then the brave pirate captain sailed across the wild, wild sea,” Niamh said. “He faced sea monsters and storms and all sorts of dangers, but he never gave up, because he knew that his crew was counting on him.”
Sean giggled, his chubby hands reaching for the boat. Niamh handed it to him, watching with a smile as he crashed it through the shallow water.
Bathtime was one of Niamh’s favourite parts of the day. It was a chance to slow down, to focus all her attention on her son and the simple joy of his imagination.
In these moments, she could almost forget the constant anxiety that gnawed at her—the worry over money, over Tommy’s long absences, over the state of the world that seemed to grow more chaotic and uncertain with each passing day.
With a final rinse, Niamh lifted Sean from the tub, wrapping him in a fluffy towel and peppering his damp hair with kisses.
In the bedroom, she helped him into his favourite pyjamas, the ones with the faded dinosaurs marching across the front. Sean had picked them out himself at the thrift store.
As she combed his hair, working gently through the tangles, Niamh hummed an old lullaby her mother used to sing to her.
Sean’s eyes were beginning to droop, but he fought against the pull of sleep.
“More story,” he said. “More pirates!”
Niamh smiled, settling him into his small bed and tucking the covers around him. “Alright, my love. One more story, and then it’s off to dreamland for you.”
She spun a tale of daring deeds and narrow escapes, her voice rising and falling with the rhythm of the story. Sean listened, his eyes wide in the soft glow of the nightlight.
When the story was finished, Niamh kissed his forehead, whispering a goodnight. She lingered for a moment, watching the slow rise and fall of his chest.
Then, with a sigh, she pushed herself to her feet and set about tidying the apartment. She gathered Sean’s scattered toys, stacking them in their designated corner. She wiped down the bathtub and hung the damp towels to dry.
When the apartment was clean and Sean was settled, she could almost pretend that everything was normal.
A quick glance at the clock on the wall reminded her that it was almost time for her nightly call with Tommy.
Niamh felt a flutter of anticipation in her stomach, mixed with a now-familiar pang of longing.
These calls were a lifeline, a chance to connect with her partner across the miles that separated them.
But they were also a reminder of how much she missed him, of how badly she wished he was here with her and Sean, instead of out on the road.
Sean burst into the living room, his plastic guitar clutched in his hands. “Mommy, look!” He strummed the brightly coloured strings, producing a series of tinny, off-key notes.
“Killed it. The pit was insane,” Tommy said, his voice full of the usual post-gig energy.
“Sounds like it was wild. I bet you had them eating out of your hand.”
Tommy grinned, but before he could reply, Sean leapt into the frame, waving his guitar in front of the camera.
“Daddy! Look at me! I’m playing just like you!”
Tommy laughed.
“He’s been shredding all day. Little guy misses his dad.”
There was a moment of silence. Niamh saw the way Tommy’s smile faltered, how his eyes clouded with that familiar sadness. It was the same feeling that tugged at her heart every time she had to tell Sean that Daddy wouldn’t be home tonight.
“I miss you both too,” Tommy said, his voice quieter.
Niamh wanted to reach through the screen, to touch him, to feel his warmth beside her. But all she could do was smile, trying to keep the mood light, for Sean’s sake, if not her own. “Don’t worry,. We’re saving all the real fun for when you get back.”
Tommy’s smile returned.
They chatted a bit more, talking about the little things—how Sean had finally managed to eat his broccoli tonight without a fuss, how the weather had turned cooler, bringing with it the promise of autumn. But as always, the call had to end.
“Alright, my love, it’s bedtime for Sean.”
Tommy nodded. “Goodnight, Niamh. Kiss the little man for me.”
“I will. Goodnight, Tommy. Love you.”
“You too.”
She lingered for a second after the call ended, staring at the blank screen. Then, with a sigh, she tucked the phone away, turning to where Sean was now sitting, strumming the guitar.
“Come on, rock star.” She scooped him up into her arms. “Time for bed.”
As she carried him back to his room, Sean’s head rested against her shoulder, his small body warm and heavy with sleep. She tucked him in once more, brushing a kiss over his forehead. “Goodnight, my love. Daddy loves you. I love you. Everything’s going to be alright.”
She slipped out of the room, pulling the door closed behind her.
In the quiet of the apartment, her loneliness felt like a physical presence. She closed her eyes, breathing deeply through the ache in her chest.
This was her life now—long days and lonely nights. But she had Sean, and she had Tommy, even if he was far away. They were her anchor, her reason to keep going, to keep fighting for the future they had dreamed of together
She settled onto the couch, allowing herself a moment to unwind after the long day. Sean was asleep, the apartment was quiet, and she had a precious few hours to herself.
She grabbed her phone and leaned back into the cushions, scrolling through her social media feed out of habit.
Friends shared photos of their kids, their pets, their meals. Mundane status updates about work. A few memes made her chuckle.
A fellow nurse shared a post: “Violent Attacks Reported in Downtown Philadelphia – Police Suspect Drug-Related Cause”
She clicked on the link and scanned the article. It was vague on details, but the gist was clear – there had been a series of brutal, seemingly random assaults in the heart of the city, leaving several people critically injured.
Niamh shook her head. This was Philly, after all. Violence was nothing new, especially in certain parts of the city..
She kept scrolling. More and more posts about the attacks, some sharing eyewitness videos, others just expressing shock and fear.
Niamh watched a few seconds of one shaky clip, wincing at the screams and the confusion before she swiped it away.
Another headline caught her eye, this one from a national news outlet. “CDC Investigating Possible Viral Outbreak Linked to Recent Violence.”
Reports of similar incidents in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles.
Videos of people attacking each other in broad daylight, their movements erratic, almost inhuman.
Frantic status updates from friends and family in other cities, warning people to stay inside, to lock their doors.
Niamh’s mouth went dry, her fingers trembling as she kept scrolling, kept reading.
This couldn’t be real. It had to be some kind of hoax, or a misunderstanding.
Things like this simply didn’t happen.
Niamh stumbled upon a live video from a local news station, the feed choppy and pixelated. “…confirmed reports of infected individuals exhibiting extremely violent, erratic behaviour…advising all residents to shelter in place… “
The video cut out, the screen going black.
Niamh stared at it, her breath coming in shallow gasps.
What would she do if this thing, this infection or whatever it was, reached their neighbourhood?
How would she protect Sean?
Niamh shot to her feet. She needed to do something, to prepare somehow.
Her nursing training kicked into gear, her mind racing through the supplies they had on hand, the precautions they could take.
She strode to the kitchen, yanking open the fridge and scanning its contents.
They had enough food for a few days, maybe a week if they rationed carefully. She filled every container she could find with water, her hands shaking as she worked.
She dug out her first aid kit from the back of the closet. Bandages, antiseptic, a few basic medications. Not much, but it was better than nothing.
As she worked, she kept one eye on her phone, watching the news updates scroll by with increasing dread.
The situation was escalating rapidly, the number of reported attacks growing by the minute.
Niamh’s heart clenched as she saw a familiar street flash across the screen, just a few blocks from their building.
She recognised the storefronts, the graffiti on the walls.
People ran and screamed.
Cars lay overturned and burning.
Dark figures lurched and lunged through the smoke.
She turned off the phone, unable to watch.
Her mind was reeling, trying to process it all.
She braced herself against the kitchen counter, her knuckles white as she gripped the edge.
She needed to stay calm, to think clearly.
Panic would only make things worse, would only put her and Sean at greater risk.
She closed her eyes, forcing herself to take deep, steady breaths.
An image of Tommy rose in her mind. His warm brown eyes, the curve of his smile, the strength of his arms around her.
She reached for her phone and tried to call Tommy, but the network was jammed.
With a shaking hand, she put the phone down.
She moved through the apartment, checking locks, blocking windows.
All the while, her mind raced ahead, spinning out scenarios and contingencies.
If the power went out, they had flashlights and batteries.
If the water stopped running, they had the jugs and bottles she had filled.
If they had to leave…
She shied away from that thought, not wanting to contemplate the possibility of abandoning their home.
She worked until her body ached and her eyes burned from exhaustion.
Only then did she allow herself to sink back onto the couch, her emergency preparations as complete as she could make them.
The apartment was quiet, the silence broken only by the soft ticking of the clock on the wall and the distant wail of sirens outside.
She hugged her knees to her chest, suddenly feeling very small and very alone.
She didn’t know what the next hours would bring, let alone the next days or weeks.
But she was alive, and Sean was alive, and for now, that would have to be enough.
Would you fight through the apocalypse to get back to the people you love?
The wait is almost over.
Jon Cronshaw’s Punks Versus Zombies trilogy is set to launch on September 1, 2025—and you can pre-order all three books right now on Kindle.
Three Books. One Relentless Journey.
Punks Versus Zombies
Undead Anarchy
Punk’s Not Dead
This isn’t just another zombie story. It’s a high-stakes, emotional ride through a collapsing world—told through the eyes of a punk guitarist trying to get back to the people who matter most.
When the World Ends, You Don’t Give Up—You Go Home.
Mid-gig, the outbreak begins.
Tommy is thousands of miles from home, with nothing but a broken van, a crumbling band, and a desperate drive to reach his girlfriend and son in Philadelphia.
Zombies flood the streets.
Civilisation turns feral overnight.
And every choice could be his last.
What follows is a brutal road trip through chaos, where survival is a question of grit, loyalty, and refusing to quit.
