Keepers of the Crossing - Book Two Announcement

I’m beyond excited to reveal the name of the second book in my young adult, urban fantasy series…

Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches

Please note: The artwork used here is a placeholder and not the final cover. The official book cover will be professionally designed and revealed at a later date.

Set four months after the events of book one, Liam is finally finding balance in his life - managing college, friendships, and his responsibilities as a Keeper of the Crossing. But his hard-won stability is about to shatter, and the safety of his friends is on the line.

Meanwhile, Tariq is determined to make his new relationship with Liam work, despite lingering secrets tied to Lucas Martindale, the unpredictable and arrogant grandson of the Head of the Guild. When Lucas’ troubled past resurfaces, it drags Tariq and Liam into danger, putting everything at risk.

As darkness brews in Sarumbourne, driven by a vengeful new enemy, the Keepers must rally together to protect the city, or risk losing everything they’ve sworn to defend.

This action-packed sequel follows The Dark Friars, which was released last year, to glowing reviews.

"A new contender in Modern Fantasy has emerged"

"The easiest 5 stars I've given for a while and I am left SALIVATING for book two! I need more!"

"Enjoyable, thrilling, with a little bit of humour and romance! And most excitingly it's queer! I can't wait to see what Ryan Hamshaw does next with the series!"

Keepers of the Crossing: The Handsel Witches will be released on 16 September 2025.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! A Kickstarter campaign to fund the book launches Saturday 18 January 2025, giving backers the opportunity to:

• Secure an early-release copy of the book (effectively, a pre-order)

• Support The Handsel Witches through its production and receive exclusive rewards, including signed copies, artwork, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for continuing this journey with me. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you!

RJH x