The Devil

The Ravenglass Chronicles #15

by Jon Cronshaw

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.

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76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2020

About the 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.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book pushes Kat into one of her darkest crucibles yet. The book’s central question, “Kat followed the path of the seer but at what price?” sets the tone for a chapter steeped in sacrifice, moral ambiguity, and the tightening grip of destiny. This episode leans heavily into the tarot archetype of The Devil, exploring themes of bondage, temptation, and the cost of power. Kat’s choices begin to echo back at her with sharper edges, and the world around her feels increasingly claustrophobic as forces she once thought she understood reveal deeper, more dangerous layers. Cronshaw’s trademark pacing keeps the novella taut, while the emotional stakes continue to rise in ways that feel both inevitable and unsettling. As part of the larger serial, The Devil serves as a turning point, one where Kat’s agency is tested, her alliances strained, and her path forward clouded by the consequences of earlier decisions. It’s a moody, introspective entry that deepens the overarching arc and sets the stage for the final stretch of her journey.

[David Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This episode of Kat’s story has taken on a decidedly darker tone as she seeks to regain her memories or make sense of her recovered memories. Kat’s journey has taken her from being a naive princess to a very astute individual seeking to make sense of her world. This series keeps getting better with each episode. I received an Advance Reader Copy and chose to provide this review.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

The symbolism between the MC and the devil tarot card is truly present. Two forces pulling at the MC, with the outcome yet to be clearly determined. There will definitely be more to this storyline, and I think I have caught up to being in the pre release waiting game soon. I will keep an eye out for more episodes. All my reviews are always voluntarily written.

[Happy I · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twisting and turning

Kat's story keeps shifting. The closer she gets to finding herself, the more decisions she makes that are unlike the self she can't remember. Can't wait to read the tower and see what kind of person she becomes when she leaves the cocoon she's trapped within.

[Jim Pike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I flew through this one, as it was intense, and I was hungry for things to happen. More and more truths are revealed, but still, again, not enough for her to piece all the pieces of the puzzle together.

[Del Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but still on story

[Jayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Need more...

I love this series, i just wish the book was longer. I blinked and i had finished it.... now to wait for the next part.

[Quilting Tangent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read.
Kat is trying to figure out who she is, while dealing with the withdrawals of mantari in the short continuation of the story.

[Wren · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5 stars*