The Handsel Witches
Keepers of the Crossing
Book Two
Release date: 16 September 2025
Four months after the defeat of the Dark Friars, Liam O'Connor is finally finding some balance in life. He's juggling college, his friends, and his role as a Keeper of the Crossing. But that balance is about to break, and his friends’ safety is on the line. Tariq Ashar is trying to make his new relationship with Liam work while dealing with old secrets tied to Lucas Martindale, the obnoxious and unpredictable grandson of the Head of the Guild. When Lucas’ troubled past comes back to haunt him, it pulls Tariq and Liam into danger, putting everything at risk. Meanwhile, a new enemy is rising in Sarumbourne, driven by anger and revenge. As darkness spreads through the city, the Keepers must fight to protect it - or lose what they’ve sworn to defend.
Special thanks
The Handsel Witches would not have been possible without the generous support of the following individuals:
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Georgina Cooper, Jim Cooper, Gillian Hamshaw, Eugene Harrington, Breda Hennessy, Becca Moore, Lindsey Moore, Mike Moore, Oliver Pointer-Jones, Joel Rochester, Jen Rushworth, Linda Smith, Anthony Sweeney.
Reviews
Full reviews can be found on Goodreads.
"…no signs of the sophomore slump with this book… Hamshaw manages to deliver a book that surpasses its predecessor!"
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"This book delivered everything I wanted and just made me love the series even more. I can’t wait to see where it goes, especially with that cliffhanger!"
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"I absolutely devoured this book …Ryan did not disappoint in his descriptive writing style… builds beautifully on the world and relationships he has created. I went through all the emotions, and can't wait for the next instalment."
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