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Wasteland
Series · 6 books · 2016-2020

Books in series

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Addict of the Wasteland

2016

A tale of survival and recovery in a post-apocalyptic world. When a drug addict attempts to trade with a Christian settlement, its leader vows to help him get off the deadly and highly-addictive drug, plez. Addict of the Wasteland is a story of hope and redemption set against a bleak dystopian world. This is a prequel novella to Jon Cronshaw's Wasteland series.
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Wizard of the Wasteland

2017

Abel wanders the wastes, scratching out a meagre existence until he finds something incredible...the Wizard of the Wasteland. Terrified of being alone with his demons, Abel joins the travelling showman, passing off pre-apocalypse technology as objects of magic and intrigue. When they stumble upon a group of children, enslaved by the brutal drug gang The Family, Abel must risk everything he has to save them. But having the wizard at his side might not be enough...
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Prisoner of the Wasteland

2017

Prisoner of the Wasteland tells the story of David, a boy forced to work for the brutal drug gang The Family.
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Knight of the Wasteland

2017

Abel wanders the wastes, scavenging to survive as he searches for a reason to live. He discovers a young boy suffering the same addiction that almost killed him. Terrified of being alone, Abel takes the child under his wing, promising to free him from drugs and offering him a new life. As he battles his addiction, the kid reveals how he escaped from the brutal gang The Family after being held as a slave in their drug factory. When the boy vanishes following a run-in with the gang, Abel doesn’t know if the kid was taken or if he chose his old life. Abel can't just walk away—he's finally found something to hold onto. Risking everything he has left, he must journey through the dead city to find out the truth... If you like fresh takes on post-apocalyptic fiction, you’ll love Jon Cronshaw’s gripping follow-up to Wizard of the Wasteland. Buy Knight of the Wasteland to survive a twisted future today!
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King of the Wasteland

2017

A self-proclaimed king has brought a new level of terror to the wastes, raiding settlements and razing them in his wake. When Abel discovers the king is heading towards Trinity, only he can warn them about what’s to come and help them prepare for the inevitable fight. In this thrilling conclusion to Jon Cronshaw’s Wasteland trilogy, Abel must risk everything and lead a group of reluctant fighters to war... If you like emotional post-apocalyptic stories, unforgettable characters, vivid dystopian wastelands, and new takes on survival fiction, you’ll love King of the Wasteland. Order your copy today.
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Cleric of the Wasteland

2020

The road to redemption is long... ...but Abel won’t let Sal walk it alone. Travelling beyond the city, Abel must escort Sal to the Protected Zone. But how much will he compromise to get her there? And what will he find if he does? Cleric of the Wasteland is the fourth book is Jon Cronshaw’s post-apocalyptic series. If you like heartfelt storytelling, deep characters, and bleak wasteland settings, you’ll love Cleric of the Wasteland.

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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