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Ryan J. Hamshaw

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Young Adult, Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian

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Ryan J Hamshaw is an author based in Wiltshire, UK. His goal is to write inclusive stories where young people can see themselves represented.

Ryan is the author of the young adult, urban fantasy series 'Keepers of the Crossing'. Book one, 'The Dark Friars', was released in November 2024. Book two will follow in 2025.

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Average rating: 4.22 · 226 ratings · 72 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 180 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Handsel Witches (Keepers of the Crossing, #2) 4.52 avg rating — 46 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ryan Hamshaw liked Blake Caraballo's review of The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing #1): "great! Great book! Enjoyable plot and cute love story! Love the premise of the book and look forward to the sequel!"
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Ryan Hamshaw liked Amber's review of The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing, #1): "I loved this book and finished it really quickly. Both fantasy and young adult fiction aren't my go-to choice usually but I loved the plot and the characters of this book. I often find fantasy books to be hard to follow and a lot to remember but this" Read more of this review »
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Ryan Hamshaw liked Aline's review of The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing, #1): "Llevo leídos demasiados romances contemporáneos seguidos y necesitaba adentrarme en una historia como esta, llena de misterio y personajes interesantes. ¿Y qué puedo decir? La verdad es que me ha gustado mucho. Liam es un personaje con el que he logr" Read more of this review »
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“He’s wearing dark grey sweatpants and a white T-shirt with an illustration of Ellie from The Last of Us.”
― Ryan J. Hamshaw, The Dark Friars

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“My cheeks suddenly feel very warm as I stare down at my damp, naked body. Oh hell, maybe I should just bury myself under a pile of towels and hide forever? ‘Could you, um, give me a moment to, you know, get myself together?’ I mumble, quickly grabbing a towel to cover up my junk. Lily’s laughter comes through the phone. ‘Sure thing. Take your time, you clumsy queen.”
― Ryan J. Hamshaw, The Dark Friars

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“Give her a day, and she’ll be trying to fill my pockets with healing crystals.”
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