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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.

Soren changed everything. Life will never be the same. Armed with a magical blade, Fedor has no choice but to accept his first contract as an assassin. His target is the most dangerous man in Nordturm. Is the price high enough for Fedor to kill again? Will he choose between the life of a thief, or the life of an assassin? What will happen to the surviving members of his gang?

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.

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?

United by Blood. Divided by Duty. Bound by the Fate of a Kingdom. When assassins strike down the King of Ostreich, the realm’s three princesses must face a truth they’ve long denied: The greatest threat to the throne isn’t the enemy at the gates. It’s the rot within.

Would you fight through the apocalypse to get back to the people you love? When the zombie outbreak hits mid-gig, punk guitarist Tommy is stranded 3,000 miles from home. His band’s unravelling. The roads are swarming. And his girlfriend and son are waiting in Philly—if they’re still alive. Armed with nothing but his instincts, a broken-down van, and two bandmates barely holding it together, Tommy sets out to cross a dying America. Because when the world ends, you don’t give up—you go home.

His father’s blood hadn’t dried when Soren made his choice. Find the scarred assassin. Make him pay. But revenge comes at a price. The Guild of Assassins doesn’t accept outsiders. Unless they’re willing to kill. Dragged from his life as a sculptor’s apprentice, Soren is thrown into a brutal world of poison, blades, and shadow. In a remote mountain fortress, he must train alongside cutthroats and killers—each one as desperate to survive as he is. Because the Guild’s final test is simple: kill or be killed. As Soren learns to lie, steal, and murder, he forms bonds he never ...

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.

Soren survived the Threshing. Now comes the real test. In the shadowed halls of the Assassins' Guild, every lesson carves deeper. Every heist. Every betrayal. Every wound. Each one strips away who he was—and sharpens what he’s becoming. His oldest friend is now his greatest liability. His mentor guards secrets behind a blood-soaked price. And the Guild’s creed is clear: a perfect assassin stands alone. When the Guild demands one final sacrifice, Soren must decide what he's truly willing to give up. To master the blade, he must surrender his soul. For fans of Brent Weeks, Jay Kristoff,...

What if survival means letting go of everything you thought you needed? Tommy’s mission is clear—get back to his girlfriend and son. The road is anything but. Along the way, he forms a new family, loses old friends, and faces a growing storm inside himself. Every loss chips away at the man he was. And when he reaches Philadelphia, nothing is as he imagined. This isn’t just the end of the world. It’s the end of who he used to be.

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.

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...

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 ...

After the outbreak, punk rock became a lifeline. Tommy leads what’s left of three touring bands through a zombie-ravaged America, clinging to music, memories, and the hope of reuniting with his family. But the world doesn’t care about hope. It tears away bandmates, reveals monstrous humans, and offers brief moments of light—only to crush them. This is a journey of noise, grief, and survival. And when the music stops, what’s left might not be worth saving.

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.

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.

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