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Abel survived the apocalypse… …but drugs nearly killed him. He scrapes together a meagre existence with his dog trading junk he finds on the wastes. But when he crosses paths with a group of enslaved children, he must do everything he can to save them. Can he ever be free from drugs? Will he find a place to call home? Is there hope in a hopeless world? This collection brings together all four novels in Jon Cronshaw’s Wasteland series. You’ll love these books because everyone loves post-apocalyptic survival, flawed heroes, and tales of good versus evil. Get your copy now.

Finding hope in a hopeless world... Abel survived the apocalypse, but drugs nearly killed him. With the shadow of his former addiction looming over him, Abel must do all he can to survive, and help those around him find hope in a hopeless world. In the first novel, Wizard of the Wasteland, Abel joins a travelling showman, and tries to save a group of enslaved children from a brutal drug gang. Knight of the Wasteland sees Abel take a boy under his wing suffering from the same addiction that almost killed him, and offers the kid a chance of a better life. In King of the Wasteland, a new reign...

Fedor is a thief, not a killer. But when a master assassin recruits him as his next apprentice, he is forced into a life he does not want and cannot escape. If he leaves, he will die. But if he stays, he must kill.

Get ready to crank the amps to 11 and battle the undead in 'Punks Versus Zombies,' the audio serial that mashes punk-rock culture with zombie apocalypse mayhem. Follow Tommy and his band's suspense-filled journey from Berkeley to their hometown, Philadelphia, navigating a nightmarish landscape. Featuring compelling characters, high-octane storytelling, and a unique twist on survival tales, this series is inspired by classic zombie films and punk-rock culture. Punks Versus Zombies — survival has never sounded so punk. Subscribe now.

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?

Soren was a sculptor’s apprentice… …until they killed his father. Now he’s walking away from everything he knew, and into the world of assassins. To get justice, he’ll have to become something else… Something deadly. If you love dark, emotional fantasy with loyalty, loss, and blades in the dark—Guild of Assassins is your next read. Order now and enter the shadows.

Abel survived the apocalypse, but drugs nearly killed him. He scratches out a living scavenging for anything of value until he witnesses something incredible...the Wizard of the Wasteland. When Abel joins the travelling showman, passing off pre-apocalypse technology as objects of magic and intrigue, they come upon a horrifying sight: a group of children enslaved by the brutal drug gang The Family. As he and the wizard take on the challenge of freeing the slaves, Abel must resist the temptations of a world without hope.

To wield a perfect blade… …one must become the weapon. Soren survived initiation, but apprenticeship demands more. Much more. With each vial of blood and tears, the sculptor's apprentice is carved away. The Guild's shadow stretches across cities, across his past. Somewhere in that darkness lie answers. About his father. About the path that led him here. But seeking truth means risking everything. Blade of Sorrows is a dark fantasy of transformation, loyalty, and the price of vengeance. The line between hunter and hunted blurs here. Get your copy.

Liam will do anything to keep his family safe. Reeling from the death of his mother, Liam and his wife, Jenna, must do all they can to reunite with their four-year-old son, Tommy. Armed with only a cricket bat, the couple must travel across the country to reach their child. Can they evade the authorities and survive life on the road? Who are the plague doctors, and what do they want? How far will Liam and Jenna go to get Tommy back?

Brian's world is shrinking as his vision fades, but a revolutionary implant offers an escape: Gambit, a virtual reality where he can see again. As Neuromantik, he finds purpose and friendship in this digital realm. When a mysterious hacker threatens to destroy Gambit, leaving players with crippling migraines, Brian discovers he's immune. Suddenly, he's thrust into a race against time to save the game – and the only place he feels truly alive. But as Brian hones his skills in Gambit, he meets Rebecca, a blind girl who challenges him to navigate the real world in new ways. Caught between ...

Brian thought defeating the hacker threatening Gambit was his biggest challenge. He was wrong. Now armed with a guide dog and newfound confidence, Brian faces an even greater test - balancing his virtual life with the real world. As he struggles to find his place in college and nurture a budding romance, the lines between reality and the game begin to blur. When a mysterious new player emerges with abilities that rival his own, Brian is forced to confront hard truths about himself and his relationships. With both of his worlds hanging in the balance, he must decide where his true priorities...

To forge a perfect blade… …something precious must burn. Soren thought surviving the Threshing was the hardest test. He was wrong. As an initiate of the Assassins' Guild, each new skill mastered pulls him deeper into darkness. And closer to the truth. Forged in Blood is a dark fantasy of sacrifice, betrayal, and the cost of power. The shadows deepen here. Get your copy.

Abel ended the Family's reign of violence, but a new terror is spreading through the wastes. Self-proclaimed King Omar and his band of raiders are on a destructive path of death and devastation that will lead them straight to Trinity. When Abel learns of the king's intentions, he sets out to warn the people of Trinity of the danger that threatens to destroy their peaceful existence. Can Abel lead this group of reluctant fighters against the battle-hardened forces of King Omar?

In a world ravaged by dust storms and poisonous rains, Abel has survived feral dogs, raiders, and drug addiction... but he's done with just surviving. Now, he wants to start living. When Abel stumbles across a boy suffering from the same addiction that almost killed him, he takes the kid under his wing and offers him a new life... a life free from drugs. But when a brutal drug gang comes after the kid, Abel must risk everything to keep him safe and end The Family's reign of terror.

A high fantasy audio drama where three princesses battle conspiracy, failing magic, and court intrigue to save their kingdom The Ravenglass Throne transports listeners into a world where magic is failing and loyalty has a price. After the king's assassination leaves no named heir, the royal sisters—warrior Irmin, scholar Adelinde, and diplomat Elana—must uncover a centuries-old conspiracy threatening their kingdom and the magical bond between wyverns and their riders. Subscribe now to join the battle for the Ravenglass Throne. New episodes released monthly.

Speculative Fiction Tales presents haunting narratives by acclaimed author Jon Cronshaw that explore the unsettling intersections of technology and humanity. In each meticulously crafted episode, Cronshaw's chilling stories examine how our digital lives are reshaping what it means to be human. From the subtle horror of social media addiction to the terrifying reality of online radicalization, these tales hold a dark mirror to our screen-obsessed world. Dive into narratives where memories are commodified, grief is monetized, and identity exists at the mercy of algorithms. Perfect for fans of

Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishing landscape with severe visual impairment. Subscribe todaY!