Part of Series
Before they were assassins... Life is tough, but it's hell when you're a street kid. Fedor works as a shoeshine boy, earning scraps to survive in the shadow of the priests. When a gang of thieves takes him under their wing, Fedor sees a side of life he never knew existed. But as he is dragged deeper into the gang, he is forced down a path he doesn't want. Will he turn his back on the priests, or risk becoming 'fair game'? Can he survive the initiation? Who can he really trust? Set in the same universe as The Ravenglass Chronicles, Birth of Assassins is the prequel novel to Jon Cronshaw's series Dawn of Assassins, a coming-of-age high fantasy featuring assassins, thieves, and magic... Perfect for fans of Scott Lynch, Robin Hobb, and Brent Weeks. Get your copy now, because everyone loves a scoundrel.
Author
Jon Cronshaw is a British science fiction and fantasy author based in the north of England, just south of the wall. As a freelance features writer, he has had work published in local and national newspapers across the UK, including the Yorkshire Post and the Guardian. He earned his PhD in history of art from the University of Leeds in 2011, focusing on the life and work of Anglo-American sculptor, Jacob Epstein (1880-1959). He's a voracious reader, guide dog owner, ex-gamer, and wrestling fan.
