The Dark Friars

Nominated for Book of the Year and Best Young Adult Novel at the Indieverse Awards 2025!

A new young adult urban fantasy series begins!

Generations have sacrificed for the Crossing. Now, a new era 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.

Why you'll love The Dark Friars

A richly imagined magical world filled with fantastical monsters and unforgettable characters.

A fresh blend of fantasy, action, humour, and horror that will leave you hooked from the very first page.

A slow-burn queer romance that's as heartwarming as it is powerful.

Perfect for fans of books such as The Mortal Instruments (Cassandra Clare), Cemetery Boys (Aiden Thoma), The Fell of Dark (Caleb Roehrig) or Evocation (S T Gibson). Fans of TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, Stranger Things, Shadowhunters, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Teen Wolf, and The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself will also enjoy this story.