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Criss Cross: A Holly Novel Paperback – April 11, 2017

by Crystal Craig (Author), C.C. Warrens (Author)
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Safety is just an illusion...
An illusion shattered by the whisper of footsteps in the darkness behind her.


Holly has drifted from one place to the next for as long as she can remember, never settling long enough to build a life. It's the only way she knows how to survive in a world that has no place for someone like her. But when mysterious footsteps follow her home, and she finds a cryptic note taped to her door, she realizes she's stayed too long.

The man she's hiding from has found her. But how?

When people start dying and old, forgotten memories begin to surface, Holly finds herself wrapped up in a terrifying mystery with God, a pushy Southern detective, and a killer with one thing on his mind: her.


“I think that Holly might be my very favorite character that I've ever read! I love her! I laughed out loud, shook with terror, and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to see what happened next. So good!” –Amazon reviewer.

“The book is full of edge-of-your-seat, hold-your-breath suspense.” –Amazon reviewer.

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  6. ISBN-10
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"I think that Holly might be my very favorite character that I've ever read! I love her! I laughed out loud, shook with terror, and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to see what happened next. So good!" -Amazon reviewer.
"The book is full of edge-of-your-seat, hold-your-breath suspense." -Amazon reviewer.


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C.C. Warrens lives in a small city in Ohio, and has discovered that the best way to create a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband. That is when the characters - from their backgrounds to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over with anger - come to life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C.C. Warrens (April 11, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0998884103
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0998884103
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.21 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,755 ratings

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Jesus and laughter have brought C.C. Warrens through some very difficult times in life, and she weaves both into every story she writes, creating a world of breath-stealing intensity, laugh-out-loud humor, and a sparkle of hope. Writing has been a slowly blossoming dream inside her for most of her life until one day it spilled out onto the pages that would become her first published book.

If she’s not writing, she’s attempting to bake something—however catastrophic that might be—or she’s enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with her husband. One of the many things she’s learned since she started this journey is that the best way to write a book is to go on a long stroll with her husband. That is when the characters—from their backgrounds to the moments that make them laugh or bubble over with anger—come to life.

**Disclaimer from the author**

If you're looking for a cozy mystery or romantic comedy with an ending wrapped up in a nice little bow, well . . . these books aren't for you. My books are intended to reflect the real world—a world that is messy, terrifying, wonderful, and sprinkled with humor. My hope is that these books will touch someone who has been through something traumatic and remind them that even in our darkest moments, God is with us.

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ReaderBea
5.0 out of 5 stars riveting
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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So well written and riveting- and too hard to put down! The character development was well done and believable. I would recommend this for anyone who loves a good suspense novel.
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LoisB
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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This book starts out with an attempted attack on Holly. Thus begins a stalker story. But Holly doesn't remember much about her early childhood and doesn't want to remember. A twisted and complex plot to discover who she is and why he wants to kill her.
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salpal8
4.0 out of 5 stars Keep writing!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
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I don't know if I'm out of touch with the mindset of someone suffering from severe childhood trauma, however it just seems unbelievable that someone so traumatized would repeatedly make the most dangerous and illogical choices that Holly made at every opportunity. I'm reminded of the teen "slasher" movies where the serial killer chases someone out of the creepy haunted house, but the victim always goes back in alone, and is surprised to be attacked again. Holly always chooses to go to the dark woods or gets out of the car, (even though warned not to) endangers not only herself but also her protectors. She's deathly afraid of having people within 5 ft. of her, but willingly puts herself in striking range of the serial killer. It's just so frustrating that she continues to ignore the obviously dangerous situations and make the dumb decisions.. The characters are well crafted although I was confused about her relationship with Marx, it took a while into the story to discern if he was romantically interested or more of a fatherly relationship. Jace was interesting, but I got the feeling she was introduced as a prelude to another story along with Jordan (the man, not the cat), we didn't really get to know her or the guy who Holly would pass by while jogging (the only male who didn't attempt to attack her or protect her). I will read the rest of this series, Interesting that the titles are similar to Patterson's "Alex Cross" stories. I did like the story and appreciate the lack of intensely graphic descriptions of the crimes. I actually wanted to encourage this author to keep writing and "go deeper". I may have sounded too critical, I apologize. But hey, you have written and published your work, and I haven't! 😊
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Kristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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This was an awesome read and I truly am enjoying the characters and look forward to moving through the series. I'm so thankful I finally got a chance to start the books. God bless and thank you for a great read!
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M Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Bone chilling. Clean thriller. No graphic sex which is refreshing these days. Lost some sleep reading it. Now I have to read the next one lol
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Kari Wilcox
5.0 out of 5 stars captivating
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I had a hard time putting this book down! It’s been a while since I’ve been this captivated! Great read!
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GGuy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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Characters you can't help but love, except for the villain. A plot that draws you in with sensitive subjects being handled without graphic details. Great job C.C.!
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Breath-snatching Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
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Great suspense. Well-developed and intriguing characters. The ending had me literally holding my breath and needing to remind myself to inhale and exhale. After all, I didn't want to pass out before finding out how it would end. This is one of those series where the main mystery wraps up by the last page, but there is an overarching one that continues on into the next book. Potential triggers: it deals with abuse (physical, mental, and s*xual).
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P&M
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant......a must read book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2020
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Loved this book. A brilliant read. Suspense, drama, fear, romance and the stubbornness of friendship. Great story that keep you on your toes
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Kris Waters
5.0 out of 5 stars great characters entertaining
Reviewed in Australia on March 7, 2023
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Awesome characters. Entertaining. Deep suspense filled and fun and quirky all mixed up in one. Loved it.
Holly’s personality was captured beautifully.
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Parkland Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars New author for me and WOW!!! What a treat!
Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2018
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ulous book!!! I can’t wait to read the short story, the second book, and the third when it comes out next month! This book is action-packed and yet involves you emotionally. It’s not predictable and the characters are very well-developed. Warrens even has some humour spread throughout the book, which I appreciated amidst all of the intensity.

There were so many layers to this book. It’s awful to think that there are people that suffer any such atrocities in this world as this main character does, let alone several. As strange as it may sound, I’m glad this story wasn’t wrapped up all neatly in the last chapter. There are too many things happening. There is more to tell. Holly is a woman who holds onto Jesus, even through horrific events of the past have entered back into her life.

Fantastic author! Can’t wait to read more!
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Sue Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh wow!
Reviewed in Australia on December 14, 2020
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I LOVE this new series I'm about to embark into. The story line flowed so well but never predictable. THAT in itself is a good enough reason to give it 5 stars. I couldnt wait to see how each chapter unfolded and yet, I was so into it I hardly noticed chapters or pages as I lived inside this novel from beginning to end. The characters became real and personal friends. I miss them already. I know its a great book when I'm still living in bookworld, trying to merge into real world! Now.. what would Holly want for dinner? Oh silly me, marshmellows of course!
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K.Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2020
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Although Holly frustrated me with her inability to listen to her protectors, the story kept me reading well into the night. Well written and suspenseful, it makes me want to continue reading this series.
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