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Host and Other Post-Apocalyptic Stories (collected short stories Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jon Cronshaw (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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After the plagues came, humanity's only means of survival was the hosts — but at what price?
This collection of three post-apocalyptic stories by Jon Cronshaw brings together dystopian tales of hope, horror and wonder.
In To Grip the Bright White Chains, an elderly drug dealer tries to bring hope to a hopeless world. But how will she protect the children from the drugs she sells?
In The Wizard of the Wastes, a travelling showman travels the wasteland, showing the wonders of ancient technology. How will a roadside settlement of superstitious people react to his magical extravaganza?
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Collected Short Stories
  2. Print length
    20 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    February 9, 2017
  6. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  7. File size
    2321 KB
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About the Author

Jon Cronshaw is a British science fiction and fantasy author based in Morecambe, England. 
As a freelance features writer, he has had work published in local and national newspapers across the UK, including the Metro, Yorkshire Post and the Guardian.
He earned his PhD in the 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 certified geek.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MUMIOKB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ No World Press (February 9, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2321 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 20 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Jon Cronshaw writes fantasy and speculative fiction brimming with adventure, escapism, and an exploration of life's big questions.

He lives with his wife and son in Morecambe, England.

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3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
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M. Philo
4.0 out of 5 stars Short but good
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017
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Two of the stories have great potential for expansion into long must more detailed stories. I really liked two of three. The one that I didn't like just need a little more polish, that would be the third stories. Recommended and here hopping the author decides to expand. Don't stop writing.
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CW Hawes
5.0 out of 5 stars Three good short stories.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
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Three colorful and imaginative shorts. All three tales are dark, but one ends on a hopeful note - a nice bit of relief.

The storytelling and craft are very good. As one reviewer noted, these stories could easily be expanded into much longer tales.

I look for more good things from Mr Cronshaw.
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Stephanie
1.0 out of 5 stars What?
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
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So, not impressed. Was wanting stories of apocalyptic nature and got well I'm not quite sure. The only good thing I can say is it didn't take much of my time to read this.
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secyatlaw
4.0 out of 5 stars Grim Post-Apocalyptic Visions
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
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Great scenes set with skillful economy of words. Haunting, sad, appalling. Not my usual cup of tea but well done tales.
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Julie Eger
4.0 out of 5 stars Short but kept my interest!
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017
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Kept me turning the pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars These short stories are great to read while waiting for the bus
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017
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5 Stars

These short stories are great to read while waiting for the bus, or on your coffee break. The characters in these stories, although short, can be incorporated into future stories.
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Rico
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and grim
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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Three very quick post apocalyptic stories. They are all clever and won't take much time to read. Check it out.
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Brian Switzer
4.0 out of 5 stars Short tales well told
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017
In 'Host and Other Post-Apocalyptic Stories' author Jon Cronshaw offers up three enticing amuse bouche for the reader that likes some apocalypse with her short stories. He hits two out of the park and the third is a miss- but a .667 average will get you a major league contract, plus a nice signing bonus- so he's got a winner on his hands.

The trio of tales puts the 'short' in 'short story'- total reading time across all three is about fifteen minutes.

Cronshaw's strength lies in his exposition. In all three stories, there is a delightful level of detail that allows the reader to see the story with perfect clarity. When you read about a park bench you know you are seeing the bench in your mind just as he did when he wrote it. He does this without intruding on the story, the way some authors will use three adjectives (one of which you have to crack open the dictionary for) for every noun.

'Host' was my first exposure to Jon, and I look forward to reading more of his work.
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P&M
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017
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Good quick read.
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Meshell
5.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2017
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3 short P.A. stories. Well written and descriptive. Left me wanting to know more
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C
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the time reading.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2017
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Thankfully the stories are short. They are written ok but don't seem to go anywhere and leave you feeling as if you've wasted your precious time in reading them.
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Andy Angel
3.0 out of 5 stars One to watch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2017
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Three very short stories here but if the quality of these is anything to go by this author is certainly going to be one to keep an eye on
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