Crossed

Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man tasked with becoming the priest in Festivalé, Vermont, where he meets Amaya Paquette, a beautiful mystery who spends her days caring for her younger brother and nights transforming into Esmeralda. Father Cade becomes ensnared by Amaya's witchcraft and temptation, leading him to decide to kill her, even if it means killing the only woman he might ever love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Father Cade Frédéric, a holy man raised in the streets of Paris, has dedicated his life to the church. However, a dark monster lurks beneath the surface, a sickness that feeds on the damned and bleeds darkness. When Father Cade is assigned to become the priest in Festivalé, Vermont, a town renowned for its beautiful architecture but plagued by despair, his sickness demands that he rid the place of evil.

Amaya Paquette, a mysterious woman in Festivalé, spends her days caring for her younger brother and her nights transforming into Esmeralda, dancing for greedy eyes and shameless lips. Despite her longing for love, she shies away from companionship, afraid of being abandoned again. When Father Cade lays eyes on Amaya, he is ensnared, convinced that she is using witchcraft to lure him to her. He becomes consumed by her, unable to eat, breathe, or think unless it is of her.

Temptation is a devastating mistress, and Father Cade finds himself unable to resist her. He decides that he will be Amaya's demise, even if it means killing the only woman he might ever love. As he delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy both Amaya and himself.

In a final confrontation, Father Cade must face his own demons and make a choice that will have eternal consequences. Will he succumb to the darkness within him, or will he find the strength to overcome his sickness and embrace the light? The answer lies in the depths of his soul, and only he can determine his fate.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728290829