The Crossroads is an ongoing high fantasy series of books by American writer Kate Elliott, consisting of three books to date. The story takes place in a land known as the Hundred, as well as several neighboring lands. The story revolves around a large cast of characters who struggle against a growing army that is slowly covering the land with its shadow. The army is led by a mysterious group of people known as Guardians, and in particular by a woman. The ultimate goal of the Guardians is yet to be revealed.