Before Randall Broward ever carried a lantern for the Handyman’s Guild, an old man named Herbert Nash watched over the hidden dangers beneath the quarries of Leeds, Alabama. Known locally as a harmless recluse, Herbert was actually a Keeper—tasked with listening to shifting stone, deep water, and the quiet hum of the valley itself. When a violent summer storm awakens a dangerous fault under Atlas Quarry, Herbert unexpectedly finds help in young Randall Broward, a boy with a rare gift for hearing what others can’t. Together, they face a night that will change the valley forever and mark Randall as a future Keeper. The Quarry Keeper is a haunting, heartfelt companion to The Handyman’s Guild , revealing the origins of Randall’s calling and the Guild’s long-standing presence in Leeds. Perfect for readers who enjoy Southern folklore, quiet magic, and the unseen hands that keep a community safe.