Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars
Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars
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Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars

A new YA urban fantasy series! Generations have sacrificed for the Crossing. Now, a new era of Keepers is awakening. Seventeen-year-old Liam O’Connor dreams of a fellow student’s murder. With friends, he uncovers secrets about his identity. Targeted by Dark Friars, Liam is saved by Tariq, who introduces him to a supernatural world. Can Liam juggle college, family, friendships, and his newfound destiny? The Keepers of the Crossing series blends horror, fantasy, action, romance, and humor. Fans of Buffy, Supernatural, and The Mortal Instruments will be drawn into this story.

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About The Author

Ryan J Hamshaw

Ryan J Hamshaw

The Dark Friars is Ryan’s debut novel and the first book in the ‘Keepers of the Crossing’ series. Ryan initially conceived the idea for the series back in 2009, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 that he finally found the time to begin writing the first book.
Despite being dyslexic, Ryan has never let it hold him back from telling the stories he’s itching to write. While a fan of various genres, it’s horror, fantasy, and adventure that truly set his imagination on fire.
Growing up, Ryan often felt a disconnect with the characters he encountered in stories. Even today, LGBTQ+ characters rarely take the lead, fall in love, and live their best lives. Ryan aims to change that by crafting stories where everyone can see themselves represented, regardless of who they love or how they identify.
When Ryan isn’t writing, he works in digital marketing for an arts and education charity. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, trips to the cinema, playing badminton, gardening, and walking his dog.
Ryan currently lives in Wiltshire, England, with his husband, Richard, and their energetic springador dog, Bellamy.

You can follow Ryan on Instagram, Threads, and TikTok at @ryanjhamshaw and subscribe to his newsletter at ryanjhamshaw.co.uk

A new young adult urban fantasy series!

Generations have sacrificed for the Crossing. Now, a new ear of Keepers is awakening…

For Seventeen-year-old Liam O’Connor, nightmares become reality when he dreams of a fellow student’s murder. Eager to uncover the truth, Liam and his friends investigate, revealing hidden secrets about his identity.

Targeted by the menacing Dark Friars, Liam is saved by the enigmatic Tariq, who introduces him to a supernatural world where good and evil battle in the shadows.

Can Liam juggle college, family, friendships, and desires while bearing the heavy responsibilities of his newfound destiny?

Against the picturesque cathedral city of Sarumbourne, the looming threat of the Dark Friars intensifies, and Liam’s normal life shatters amid the chaos.

The Keepers of the Crossing series is a British LGBTQ+ urban fantasy that blends horror, fantasy, action, romance, and humour. Fans of TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and Stranger Things, as well as books like The Mortal Instruments series, will be drawn into this story.