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The Ravenglass Chronicles
Series · 25
books · 2018-2022

Books in series

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The Fool

2018

An epic tale of fire and blood... Kat is first in line to the Ostreich throne, but the last thing she wants to do is rule. When the day she's been dreading finally arrives, she's forced to choose between obeying her mother and giving her life to the Empire, or following her own path towards a magical destiny. With only her apprentice friend, Hansel, and wyvern, Witz, as advisers, Kat must decide whether to accept her fate or follow her heart. If she stays, she faces a life of misery. If she leaves, war will descend on her people. The Fool is the first episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, it is an epic journey of magic, adventure, and forbidden love. Get your copy now.
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#2

The Magician

2018

A blade of fire, forged in blood... A magical awakening. Kat’s destiny is to rule, but love may get in the way. When she finds herself falling for a messenger’s apprentice, her mother will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Will Kat obey her mother and go through with an arranged marriage, or will she follow her heart towards forbidden love? As Kat is forced to endure a series of humiliating rituals, will she come to terms with being first in line to the Ostreich throne? Outraged at the slaughter of a runt, can she put aside her own sense of justice, or will Kat seek revenge? The Magician is the second episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, it is a journey of magic, mystery, and adventure. Get your copy now.
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#3

The High Priestess

2018

Kat surrounds herself with secrets, but she is not the only one... Desperate to keep her relationship with Hansel alive and hide her magical awakening, Kat must do everything she can to keep her secrets from being exposed. She is forced to make the choice between marrying a man she despises, or sending her people into a certain war. As she reluctantly accepts her role as the future Empress, Kat learns the true extent of the Empire’s tyranny and uncovers an explosive secret about her mother and late father. Kat must choose between following her heart towards a magical destiny, or taking up the reins of an oppressive regime. The High Priestess is the third episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, it is an epic journey of forbidden love, intrigue, and magic. Order your copy now.
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#4

The Empress

2018

So many secrets... Too many lies. Reeling from the revelations in The Book of Empire, Kat must piece together everything she can about her father’s death. But with only a few days until must wed Lord Kraus, will she find the killer before she leaves for Wiete? As she uncovers the lies and secrets all around her, who can she really trust? The Empress is the fourth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. If you love magic, love, and mystery, order your copy now.
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#4

The Emperor

2018

How far would you go to find the truth? Reeling from her discovery in the stables, Kat is left with no choice. She must find out the truth before she sets sail for Wiete. But who can she really trust? As she comes to terms with her family’s secrets, she must decide whether to confront the person she suspects most and risk everything, or live her life in the shadow of lies. The Emperor is the fifth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, it is an epic journey of magic, adventure, and forbidden love. Get your copy now.
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#6

The Hierophant

2019

Kat got what she wanted, but at what price? Forced to flee the palace in the middle of the night, Kat sets sail on a quest to seek out the mysterious Guardians. When she realises she has boarded the wrong ship, she must do all she can to avoid being captured as a stowaway and figure out how she can get to Nebel Hafen. Alone and with no idea where she is headed, Kat must come to terms with everything that led to her leaving and learn to control her magic before it controls her. The Hierophant is the sixth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, it is an epic journey of magic, mystery, and adventure. Get your copy now.
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#6

The Lovers

2019

Kat’s journey has just begun... Arriving in a foreign land alone, penniless, and days away from her destination, Kat must find passage to Nebel Hafen. With the help of a new friend, she must seek out the mysterious Guardians, but how much can she really trust her new companion? And why is she being followed? The Lovers is the seventh episode of the coming-of-age fantasy novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot, each episode follows the epic journey of a reluctant princess as she comes to terms with her magical awakening. Order now.
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#7

The Chariot

2019

Kat joined the Guardians, but the other recruits resent her presence. She must learn how to fight and work towards finding a role within the secretive organisation. Keeping her true identity secret, Kat must work through the Guardians’ gruelling training and learn to control her anger when faced with a hostile roommate. Will she pass the various challenges, or find herself stranded in a foreign land with no friends and no money? The Chariot is the eighth episode of Jon Cronshaw’s epic fantasy novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Order your copy now.
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#8

Strength

2019

Kat’s time with the Guardians came to end before it even began... Alone in a foreign land, all she wants to do is return home and face her mother. But Witz has other plans for her... Strength is the eighth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Released in monthly novellas, it is an epic tale of magic, intrigue, and adventure, inspired by the tarot and the classics of the genre. Get your copy now.
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#10

The Hermit

2019

Kat got more than she bargained for... ...and things can only get worse. Tasked with her first mission as a watcher, will she have what it takes to uncover the truth about Nordturm? As she pushes herself to her limits, how will she survive?
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#10

Wheel of Fortune

2019

Kat discovered more than she bargained for... ...and now she must train to kill. Following her grisly discover, Kat must deliver the news to the meisters. She must train in the apothecary’s art. But when she discovers something about her family’s past, will she be able to go through with her mission? Wheel of Fortune is the tenth novella in The Ravenglass Chronicles, a coming-of-age high fantasy inspired by the tarot.
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#11

Justice

2019

Kat couldn’t cross the line... ...and now she must pay the price. Forced to answer for her actions, how will Kat survive? Justice is the eleventh episode of the thrilling high fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles . Set in a rich medieval world, and inspired by the tarot, The Ravenglass Chronicles as an epic coming-of-age fantasy for fans of episodic stories. Get your copy now because everyone loves magic, adventure, and mystery.
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#12

The Hanged Man

2019

All Kat wants is to control her own destiny... ...but Witz has other plans. With her mind and body enslaved by a bound ship, Kat can do nothing but watch. Her mind is a cage and she her body is a puppet. How will she escape when her will is not her own? Where would she go if she could? The Hanged Man is the twelfth episode of the coming-of-age novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Get your copy now.
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#13

Death

2019

She lost her identity… …and now she has lost her freedom. Captured by slavers, Kat must find a way to escape or end up on another bound ship. When a fellow prisoner recognises her, she is forced to confront her past. How far will she go to get free? Death is the thirteenth episode of Jon Cronshaw’s epic fantasy novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot, The Ravenglass Chronicles is a coming-of-age high fantasy adventure in the vein of Robin Hobb’s Farseer series and Patrick Rothfuss’s The Kingkiller Chronicles. Order your copy now.
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#14

Temperance

2020

Kat arrived at Gottsisle... ...but now she must journey into herself. Will Kat unlock the secrets to her dreams? Can she rediscover who she is? What will she find in Gottsisle’s ancient library? Temperance is the fourteenth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot’s major arcana, it is a story of elemental magic, adventure, and mysticism. Order your copy now.
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#15

The Devil

2020

Kat followed the path of the seer... ...but at what price? Forced to stay on Gottsisle against her will, will she escape or accept Gerhard’s offer to join the shadows? As she grows increasingly desperate, how will her withdrawal from mantari influence her decisions? Whose side is Krieg really on? The Devil is the fifteenth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in rich medieval world, it is a sprawling tale of intrigue, adventure, and self-discovery. Get your copy now.
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#16

The Tower

2020

Kat is desperate to leave Gottsisle... ...but has she gone too far? Forced to confront what she did, she’s not the only one with questions. As the war arrives on the island, where do Kat’s loyalties lie? The Tower is the sixteenth novella of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Set in a rich medieval world, and inspired by the tarot, The Ravenglass Chronicles is an epic journey of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery.
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#17

The Star

2020

Kat wants to end the war... ...but she needs to unlock an ancient power. With her sights set on a monstrous titan, can she use her abilities to bring it back to life? The Star is the seventeenth novella in the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich fantasy world, The Star takes Kat’s adventure to new heights...and depths. You’ll love this latest episode because everyone loves magic, mystery, and adventure.
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#18

The Moon

2020

Kat must finish what she started... ...but not all plans work. Poised to face her past, Kat must figure out a way to end the war. But she must embrace her true calling. The Moon is the eighteenth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot’s major arcana, it is an epic tale of magic, adventure, and self-discovery.
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#19

The Sun

2020

The titan is on the move... ...but Kat can’t control its actions. As she carries out her plan to end the war, she must come to terms with who she is. Will she choose to embrace her role as the Red Assassin? Who are her allies? How will she carry out her plan? The Sun is the nineteenth episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Set in a rich medieval world and inspired by the tarot’s major arcana, The Ravenglass Chronicles is an epic saga featuring ancient magic, wyverns, and intrigue.
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#20

Judgement

2020

Kat must make her escape... ...but fate has other plans. Tasked with ending the war, Kat must take the final step, but what will she find when she returns? Judgement is the twentieth episode of The Ravenglass Chronicles, a coming-of-age epic fantasy inspired by the tarot. Grab your copy now because everyone loves action, adventure, and intrigue.
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#21

The World

2020

Every journey must end… Kat must give all she has to end the war. But there are other plans in play. Now is the time to fight. Now is the time for answers. The World is the concluding episode of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles.
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The Ravenglass Chronicles

Episodes twelve to twenty-one of the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial

2021

All Kat wants is to control her own destiny... ...but Witz has other plans.With her mind and body enslaved by a bound ship, Kat can do nothing but watch. How will she escape when her will is not her own? Where would she go if she could? How will she end the war? This collection brings together episodes twelve to twenty-one of the coming-of-age novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, The Ravenglass Chronicles is an epic tale of magic, intrigue, and adventure. Get your copy now.
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#29

The Ravenglass Chronicles

Complete Omnibus of the Coming-of-Age Epic Fantasy Series

2022

Kat is heir to a brutal empire... ...but the last thing she wants to do is rule. When the day she’s been dreading finally arrives, she is torn between her royal duties and a desire to follow her magical destiny. Will Kat choose true love and risk certain war, or accept an arranged marriage with a man three-times her age? With only a wyvern and a messenger boy as her friends, Kat is forced to embark on a magical adventure to seek out the mysterious Guardians and unlock the secret of her powers...and her family’s hidden past. What do her mysterious dreams mean? Who killed her father? How deep do the secrets run and who is pulling the strings? Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, this omnibus collection brings together all twenty-two novellas of Jon Cronshaw’s best-selling series, The Ravenglass Chronicles. You’ll love this coming-of-age epic fantasy adventure because everyone loves hidden magic, found families, and reluctant heroes. Scroll back up and click Buy Now or Read For Free to join Kat on this unforgettable journey.
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The Ravenglass Chronicles, Episodes One to Eleven

2019

Kat is heir to a brutal empire... ...but the last thing she wants to do is rule. When the day she’s been dreading finally arrives, she is torn between her royal duties and a magical destiny. Who are the Guardians? What do her mysterious dreams mean? Who killed her father? How deep do the secrets run and who is pulling the strings? Will Kat choose true love and risk certain war, or accept an arranged marriage with a man three-times her age? With only a wyvern and a messenger boy as her friends, Kat is forced to embark on a magical adventure to seek out the mysterious Guardians. Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich medieval world, this collection brings together the first eleven episodes of The Ravenglass Chronicles. You’ll love this coming-of-age epic because everyone loves hidden magic, adventure, and forbidden love. Get your copy now.

Author

Jon Cronshaw
Jon Cronshaw
Author · 40 books

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.

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