Crossed
The Fractured Fairy Tale and TikTok Sensation
(Author) Emily McIntireHe is righteousness. She is sin. Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man. Brought up in the streets of Paris, he has dedicated his life to the church. But there's a monster that lingers just beneath the surface. A sickness. One that bleeds darkness and feeds on the damned. When he's tasked to become the priest in Festivalé, Vermont-a town both beautiful in architecture and riddled with despair-his sickness sings, demanding he rid the place of evil. Amaya Paquette is Festivalé's beautiful mystery. She spends her days caring for her younger brother and her nights transforming into Esmeralda, dancing for greedy eyes and shameless lips. Although she longs for love, she shies away from companionship, afraid of being abandoned again. When Father Cade lays eyes on Amaya, he finds himself ensnared, convinced she's using witchcraft to lure him to her. He can't eat. Can't breathe. Can't think unless it's of her. And temptation is a devastating mistress. She's his weakness, so he decides he'll be her demise...even if it means killing the only woman he might ever love.
Emily McIntire
Emily McIntire is a celebrated American novelist known for her gripping psychological thrillers and complex character studies. Her most notable works include "The Broken Mirror" and "Shadows of the Past," both of which delve into themes of trauma, identity, and the impact of the past on the present. McIntire's writing style is characterized by its atmospheric prose, intricate plotting, and deep exploration of human emotions. She has made a significant impact on the psychological thriller genre, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following of readers. "The Broken Mirror" is widely regarded as McIntire's most famous work, showcasing her talent for crafting suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.