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CrossRoads
It's Hard to Forgive When You Can't Forget... Two-time Pushcart nominee, Author Lori Hicks gives a dramatic and suspenseful chronicling of the intersecting lives of four unforgettable characters. As young people, each character experiences a significant, life altering event that follows them into adulthood. This startling story explores the depth and disappointment of their grief and the desire to find understanding and forgiveness.
As a backdrop to their stories a murderer is lurking in the inner-city of Phoenix. Each character is at risk of becoming a victim again. Many unpredictable and explosive subjects are all woven into this character driven novel.
CrossRoads is a story of Love, Friendship, Redemption, and Forgiveness, stretching into a journey of self-discovery and life changing enlightenment. It is a suspense-thriller that can be an inspirational story of survival, showing how will and determination can change your fate, and in turn change your destiny.
As a backdrop to their stories a murderer is lurking in the inner-city of Phoenix. Each character is at risk of becoming a victim again. Many unpredictable and explosive subjects are all woven into this character driven novel.
CrossRoads is a story of Love, Friendship, Redemption, and Forgiveness, stretching into a journey of self-discovery and life changing enlightenment. It is a suspense-thriller that can be an inspirational story of survival, showing how will and determination can change your fate, and in turn change your destiny.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2012
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September 26, 2012
I read this after a recommendation from a family member, who is friends with the author.
She told me it was "fantastic" but I think that is pushing it.
The first problem I have with this book is the grammar; it is terrible! There are errors throughout the book, from a misplaced comma to misspelled words to run-on sentences. It drove me absolutely crazy.
The second problem I have with this book is the writing style. I feel too many words were wasted to describe things that had no impact whatsoever on the story. I found myself skipping whole pages while not missing a beat. Seriously, did I need a two page description of the family photos on the wall of her grandmother's home?
The third problem I have with this book is ... well, every single character seems to have some horrible back story and not only do they all tie together, terrible things just keep happening. Which leads to the fourth problem... oh yeah, it all works out in the end. Of course.
On a positive note, I did enjoy the storyline and the character development, although it would have been nice to have a couple of characters in the story who weren't dealing with major issues. It all just seemed a little convenient when it was all said and done.
She told me it was "fantastic" but I think that is pushing it.
The first problem I have with this book is the grammar; it is terrible! There are errors throughout the book, from a misplaced comma to misspelled words to run-on sentences. It drove me absolutely crazy.
The second problem I have with this book is the writing style. I feel too many words were wasted to describe things that had no impact whatsoever on the story. I found myself skipping whole pages while not missing a beat. Seriously, did I need a two page description of the family photos on the wall of her grandmother's home?
The third problem I have with this book is ... well, every single character seems to have some horrible back story and not only do they all tie together, terrible things just keep happening. Which leads to the fourth problem... oh yeah, it all works out in the end. Of course.
On a positive note, I did enjoy the storyline and the character development, although it would have been nice to have a couple of characters in the story who weren't dealing with major issues. It all just seemed a little convenient when it was all said and done.
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January 15, 2013
Gave up on this at 25% of the way in when waved was replaced by waived 3 times in as many pages. Another line I read back again and again and it still made no sense-"Jason sadden with his statement". Sorry, but it needs an editor big-time. A character's name suddenly altered from Karl to Carl too. It was unacceptable as far as I'm concerned.
Such a waste of what seemed like it would have been an interesting story featuring 4 people whose lives intersect and where they live a serial killer is running around too.
Such a waste of what seemed like it would have been an interesting story featuring 4 people whose lives intersect and where they live a serial killer is running around too.
September 23, 2012
Great story, shows you cannot avoid destiny however it's up to you how events will end. You are the one creating future and positive thinking attracts positive events.
January 27, 2018
What an amazing story of four intersecting lives ...each trying to find their way forward after a life-altering childhood event. By means of the intricacy of the connections between the characters, the attention to detail, and the empathetic acknowledgement of our frailty as human beings, the author made the story come to life.
If I were to give a criticism, I would only say that some of the self-reflective thoughts of the characters became repetitive. And that crazy series of disasters at the end seemed unlikely. Even so, I was so invested in the story, I was willing to buy it!
There's nothing better than discovering a new gifted writer. Congrats, Lori Hicks. Keep on keeping on.
If I were to give a criticism, I would only say that some of the self-reflective thoughts of the characters became repetitive. And that crazy series of disasters at the end seemed unlikely. Even so, I was so invested in the story, I was willing to buy it!
There's nothing better than discovering a new gifted writer. Congrats, Lori Hicks. Keep on keeping on.
May 25, 2013
This book comes with 4 different characters' perspective. CrossRoads is an accurate title for the book. I like how these characters connected somehow even though one of them might not be directly connected to them for a long time. I liked learning about each character's life - it was well developed in my opinion. Later on, I preferred to read about the males' perspectives as they touched something in me that I felt that I could relate a little bit.
Madison - her life revolved around her cousin, who also was her best friend. The cousin was kidnapped, raped, and killed while Madison was visiting her. She's tough and diligent to become a lawyer while working as a judge's assistant.
Samantha - her mother killed herself after killing Sam's stepfather after discovering his malicious intentions toward her daughter, who was a preteen. She worked with people to help them.
Ethan - kicked out of the house because of his sexual orientation. He lived as he wanted. He wanted a genuine relationship with a man that he knew he could never have even though the feelings were mutual.
Jason - crystal meth addict. He got so lost after his mother's unexpected death. He came from a rich family but chose the addiction over his familiy.
While each character has their own issues, they have to deal with the fact that a serial killer exists in where they work and live.
The story captivated me as I read throughout the book. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good book despite of a few editing issues I noticed in the book. The content was pretty good and it's something I would have suggested to someone who enjoyed reading a touching story about this kind of situation (shelter for battered women, runaway teens, etc.).
Madison - her life revolved around her cousin, who also was her best friend. The cousin was kidnapped, raped, and killed while Madison was visiting her. She's tough and diligent to become a lawyer while working as a judge's assistant.
Samantha - her mother killed herself after killing Sam's stepfather after discovering his malicious intentions toward her daughter, who was a preteen. She worked with people to help them.
Ethan - kicked out of the house because of his sexual orientation. He lived as he wanted. He wanted a genuine relationship with a man that he knew he could never have even though the feelings were mutual.
Jason - crystal meth addict. He got so lost after his mother's unexpected death. He came from a rich family but chose the addiction over his familiy.
While each character has their own issues, they have to deal with the fact that a serial killer exists in where they work and live.
The story captivated me as I read throughout the book. Overall, I thought it was a pretty good book despite of a few editing issues I noticed in the book. The content was pretty good and it's something I would have suggested to someone who enjoyed reading a touching story about this kind of situation (shelter for battered women, runaway teens, etc.).
June 23, 2013
Samantha "Sam" Green, Madison Morgan, Ethan Price and Jason Magnus each suffered traumatic experiences as children that affect their ability to love, trust and build long lasting relationships. Through a series of trials and tribulations, the four are brought together and each must make a decision that will affect the rest of their lives. It doesn't help that a serial killer is active in the area and each one could be the next victim.
There were run-on sentences, misspelled words and grammatical errors. The excessive descriptions slow down the pace.
There were run-on sentences, misspelled words and grammatical errors. The excessive descriptions slow down the pace.
September 4, 2012
Too dark for my tastes. While I liked the character development, it became ominously tedious that bad things kept happening to all involved.
July 22, 2013
3.5 stars
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