The Hanged Man

The Ravenglass Chronicles #12

by Jon Cronshaw

All Kat wants is to control her own destiny...

...but Witz has other plans.

With her mind and body enslaved by a bound ship, Kat can do nothing but watch.

Her mind is a cage and she her body is a puppet.

How will she escape when her will is not her own?

Where would she go if she could?

The Hanged Man is the twelfth episode of the coming-of-age novella serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles.

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97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2019

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

[David Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This episode of Kat’s adventure takes a decidedly dark turn due to her loss of memory. While I have enjoyed each of the previous 11 episodes, The Hanged Man is my favorite to this point simply because there doesn’t seem to be anyway to predict what’s coming next in Kat’s struggle to find a sense of normalcy. Additionally, this episode leaves the reader pondering what direction the future episodes might take. I received an Advance Reader Copy and chose to provide this review.

[Mr A.W.Box · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was so disappointing as being described as a 'book'. It was not much longer than a chapter of a standard book. There chapters in this consisting of 1 word. I felt the author is milking us the reader. Same goes for the the next "volume" ( there in lies a joke) Death. I read it in less than 30 minutes.
The story is quite entertaining as it goes but please a little more substance wouldn't go amiss.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this all too short story about Kat. Since she’s had a major trauma, we know more about her than she does about herself . Awaiting more.

[M'lissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite a unique addition to the serial of The Ravenglass Chronicles and one that I enjoyed very much. Up until this point the reader has gotten to know all about Kat and the people that have been in and out of her life. However, after the trauma she endures at the beginning of the book, Kat doesn't know any of those people or details about her own life and the reader actually know more about her than she does. This definitely kept me interested because while Kat tried to go about day to day life, I was constantly wondering what might trigger her memory in any way. 

That all being said, I do have to point out that the first four chapters of the book were actually my favorite part (maybe even in the serial). The way they are written between Kat's body and mind being part of the hive and her visions popping in there too, it was written rather beautifully and almost had a poetic sound to it at times. It was a pleasure to read.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

My takeaway of this episode...if you could wipe your life slate clean, leaving only the ability to communicate and reason without the benefit of lessons learned (or the awareness of), would you rise up to the challenge? Our MC is on the path of the unexpected, yet it still makes me wonder if this is still part of another character’s machinations. Definitely a episode which prompts further reading. All my reviews are always voluntarily written.

[emeraldragonlady (Maddie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

After the massacre of the guardians to save her life, Kat is having a hard time accepting the consequences of her actions. Witz has some wyverns take her taken to a bound ship where she works as a slave with her mind caught in her own body. Until one day she hears firing and her head is writhing in pain and she can’t make much sense of anything.

[Jim Pike · Rating 4 out of 5]

This "episode" was a little unlike the first 11. It had a more somber feeling to it. Disconnected in a way. After reading the Author's Note, I came to understand why. To be able to finish this episode at all, during such turmoil, shows the determination and will-power of the author.

[john christopher round · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.

[Dedrah Tullison · Rating 4 out of 5]

the hanged man

I liked the lost feel to this installment. I think the author did a good job portraying the ambiguity in this book.

[Quilting Tangent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting next chapter. Kat/Red gets knocked out and has no memories. Starts to rebuild her life as a courier, while looking for clues to her past. Looking forward to more adventures with Red.

[joe parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the read but very very short to be classed as a book, which is a shame.

[Debracorenbereckpuffett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished both series and Iam wait listed for the next one coming out. It is very gripping and I love seeing Kat developing into a mature woman

[Wren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series took a turn that I did not see coming at all!! I’m excited to see where the story will go after this book!!

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just have no words for this section of the story. It was still good but wow.