Silent Watcher Chapter 1 Free – Read Jon Cronshaw’s New Dark Fantasy on Patreon

Read the opening chapter of Silent Watcher for free on Patreon. A dark political fantasy of espionage, conspiracy, and betrayal set in the Ravenglass Universe.

I’ve started posting my new novel Silent Watcher on Patreon—and you can read the opening chapter right now for free.

This one’s a bit different. Darker. More claustrophobic. The kind of story where the truth keeps shifting just out of reach the closer you get to it.

Here’s the setup:

A dead Watcher. A town that won’t speak. A truth someone is desperate to bury.

Anselma Versen arrives in Halborg to investigate a colleague’s death. Officially, it was an accident.

It doesn’t feel like one.

The streets are scrubbed too clean.

The townsfolk speak like they’ve rehearsed it.

And the dead Watcher left behind a journal he was never meant to write.

Then things start to get… stranger.

Records don’t match.

Witnesses remember different versions of the same events.

And Anselma finds her own name—her own signature—on reports she never wrote.

At that point, it’s no longer just an investigation.

It’s a system.

And it’s already accounting for her.

If she follows orders, she survives.

If she keeps digging… she probably doesn’t.

If you like your fantasy with a strong espionage edge—something closer to a spy thriller in tone—this might be your kind of thing. Think conspiracies, institutional power, and a protagonist who refuses to accept the official version of events.

I’ll be posting chapters on Patreon, starting now, and the first one’s free if you want to take a look.

👉 You can read Chapter 1 HERE.

If you give it a try, I hope you enjoy stepping into Halborg. It’s not a friendly place.

Forged in Blood is Here – Enter the Guild of Assassins

Enter the Assassins’ Guild in Forged in Blood, a dark fantasy of loyalty, betrayal, and brutal training. Available now on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.

The wait is over!

Forged in Blood is now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.

Welcome to Welttor, where assassins are trained, loyalty is a liability, and the only way forward is through blood.

Soren never sought out the life of an assassin. He was a sculptor’s apprentice—until the night his father was murdered.

Now, he and his closest friend, Alaric, have joined the secretive Assassins’ Guild, training under Raz, the very man responsible for his father’s death.

Their brutal education will push them to their limits, demanding mastery of combat, stealth, and deception.

But survival in the Guild is not guaranteed.

As their training intensifies, the line between ally and rival begins to blur.

Their final test will determine who deserves a place among the Guild’s ranks—and who will be left behind.

If you enjoy dark fantasy, morally complex characters, and the brutal path from apprentice to assassin, Forged in Blood belongs on your shelf.

🔹 No romance. No mercy. Just a blade between you and the next step forward.
🔹 Perfect for fans of Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, and Brent Weeks.
🔹 Read now on Kindle or Kindle Unlimited.

Sharpen your blade. The Guild awaits.

Continue the Dark Path: FORGED IN BLOOD Early Access Announcement!

Be the first to journey deeper into the guild’s world with Forged in Blood, the anticipated sequel to Guild of Assassins, available for early access on Patreon from October 29.

🗡️ The guild’s shadows deepen…

I’m thrilled to announce that FORGED IN BLOOD, the sequel to GUILD OF ASSASSINS, will be available for early access through Patreon starting October 29th!

What this means:

– Two chapters released every week

– Months ahead of retail release

– Exclusive access to the story as it unfolds

– Direct interaction with me about the developing narrative

– Be among the first to discover what awaits Soren and Alaric

For those who can’t wait to return to the dark world of professional killers, complex loyalties, and moral compromise, this is your chance to step back into the shadows ahead of the crowd.

What to expect in FORGED IN BLOOD:

– Deeper exploration of the guild’s dark traditions

– New challenges that will test surviving relationships

– Higher stakes and harder choices

– The consequences of survival at any cost

How it works:

– Join my Patreon at patreon.com/joncronshawauthor

– Get immediate access to Chapter 1 on October 29

– New chapters every Tuesday and Thursday

– Engage with other readers in exclusive discussion threads

– Share your theories and reactions as the story unfolds

For Patreon supporters, this isn’t just early access – it’s a chance to experience the story in a more intimate way.

Discuss chapters as they release, share theories with other readers, and get insights into the writing process that you won’t find anywhere else.

Why Patreon?

This platform allows me to:

– Share the story with my most dedicated readers first

– Create a community around the developing narrative

– Provide exclusive content and insights

– Interact directly with readers as the story unfolds

Haven’t read GUILD OF ASSASSINS yet?

Now’s the perfect time to start! Book 1 is available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited for just 99p/99c.

Catch up before FORGED IN BLOOD begins its dark journey.

🗡️ Mark your calendars: October 29

📚 Two chapters per week

💀 Exclusive early access

🤝 Join the community

The guild awaits…