Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lions Prey | 2020 | Karly Lane | Buy |
| 2 | Reign of Secrets | 2020 | Karly Lane | Buy |
| 3 | Blood of Kings | 2020 | Karly Lane | Buy |
Guardians of the Crossing is a fantasy trilogy by Karly Lane, published in 2020. The series was a surprising shift for Lane, who had built her career writing Australian rural romance. With this trilogy, she moved into a world of warring kingdoms, political schemes, and ancient grudges.
The story follows characters caught up in the struggles between rival rulers and the guardians sworn to protect their lands. The Lions Prey, Reign of Secrets, and Blood of Kings were all released in 2020, giving readers the full arc without a long wait between installments. Fans of Lane’s rural fiction who are open to a fantasy setting will find her storytelling skills translate well to this different genre.