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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

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Jon Cronshaw

103 books140 followers
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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865 reviews10 followers
January 20, 2026
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.
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9,188 reviews123 followers
February 18, 2026
4 Stars

The Devil is #15 in the Ravenglass Chronicles by Jon Crenshaw. This is a spellbinding, episodic fantasy series that blends tarot-inspired storytelling with a rich coming-of-age journey. Jon Cronshaw crafts a world that feels both intimate and expansive, where magic is woven into the very fabric of the land and every chapter feels like turning over a new card in a mysterious deck.
For readers who are looking for immersive world-building, character-driven fantasy, with a tarot-infused storyline that’s brimming with imagination.
Happy Reading…
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1,550 reviews25 followers
April 13, 2020
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.
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1,502 reviews13 followers
June 16, 2020
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.
34 reviews2 followers
April 19, 2020
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.
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204 reviews7 followers
November 19, 2020
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.
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7 reviews
April 22, 2020
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.
488 reviews5 followers
May 19, 2020
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.
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