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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 a UK-based, award-winning author of young adult queer urban fantasy.

His series, Keepers of the Crossing, has so far seen two instalments: 2024's The Dark Friars — nominated for seven Indieverse Awards, including Book of the Year and Best YA Novel — and its 2025 Amazon-bestselling sequel, The Handsel Witches. Book 3, The Blood Accord, is due for release in January 2027.
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Average rating: 4.22 · 232 ratings · 73 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 184 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
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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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