Five, Six ... Grab Your Crucifix

Rebekka Franck #3

by Willow Rose

The Priest is a man with a mission from God. He is to help those possessed by evil to finally become free from their stronghold. He has expelled demons for years and had great success.

But there is one demon he never managed to cast out. And that demon has now come back to get him.

Rebekka Franck and Sune are on a vacation in Northern Zeeland when they suddenly find themselves involved in what turns out to be their most horrifying case to this date.

"Five, Six ... grab your crucifix" is a spine-chilling Scandinavian mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the third book in her series about the Danish reporter Rebekka Franck.

Genres: Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Suspense, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Crime

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2012

About the author

Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.

Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than three million books all over the world.

She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy.

Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Scream.

Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watch the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.



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Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good book; it was different from the previous story so that's always refreshing and it showed the dark side of what can happen with certain religious fanatics and how truly sick and dark they can be while still trying to say they're doing "God's work". At times Rebekkah can be a tad irritating but overall her compassion is endearing and as I said when reviewing the previous book in this series, that it's cool to see a reporter with actual morals and one who doesn't do things without thinking about how their actions will effect those who's story she's covering. I will say that the ending of the book, I had thought that might occur at some point since they kept bringing up a certain person in her life (I won't say who) but it does peak one's interest to see what occurs there in the following book which I'll be checking into.

[Wanda Hartzenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A page turner. It had me hooked from the 1st % and did not relent.

A strange combination of extremism the theme of the story is clear -- anything in extreme is not a good thing.

The plot was intriguing with one small logical error - most vehicular pedestrian victims does in fact suffer from internal bleeding. That said the plot moved fast. Rebekka, our main protagonist is a smart lady whom follow logic and does not make weird logical conclusions based on nothing.

The world building is fun and unfamiliar since I am used to American set backgrounds.
All in all, I cannot imagine somebody not loving to read this fast paced thriller.
If this is your genre I say go for it! I think it was a blast to read and even thought provoking.

WaAr

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third installment of the Rebekka Franck series. You don't have to read the others first in order to understand anything, wich I totally love this fact. I have read them in order myself though and this story goes a little slower than the others have so far. The story made it easy to figure out who the killer could be very early on but, still left you with many questions until the end. I like how the character development is going and look forward to reading the next book soon. These books aren't meant for anyone who can't handle some graphic gore on occasion.

[Sarah Lozano · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the third installment of the Rebekka Franck series. It takes place while Rebekka, Sune and their families are on vacation. The story revolves around a cult called "The Way." Rebekka stumbles upon suspicious deaths and goes about solving the murders. The story was a quick read. There are still numerous typos and grammatical errors but I just skimmed over them. I always give the stilted dialogue a pass due to the loss in translation. Although it is wearing thin. I will still go on to finish the series since I'm over halfway there.

[Brandi Matherly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this series! I love the setting, in Denmark, it is nice to have a setting that differs from the usual. The characters and story draw you in. I purchased this as a box set, thankfully, so I didn't have to wait to read the next books in the series.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creepy and disturbing! If not for grammatical errors often found with authors whose first language isn't English, this book would be perfect.

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great read!!
To be honest, when I started this one, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. I am not a fan of demonic possessions and religious things along that nature, so I wasn't falling into the story at first.
Then the story changed. So did my interest.
After that, I was reading a thrilling and scary story! I was rapt!
The thing is, something like this could actually happen. Maybe even has happened before in some weird way. I do remember a former Russian spy having the same fate once....
Anyway, read this series! Rebekka Frank is a take-no-nonsense character that you will really enjoy!
I do wish there was more focus on the cult aspect to it all though. My only gripe, I guess, other than the slow beginning.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was sldifferent than the first 2 ,but still a really good thriller.Can’t wait to read the next one!! I

[Linda Branich · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book I have read by this author, and it was just as enjoyable as the first.

The book is set in Denmark, the author's native country. The main characters, Rebekkah, a newspaper reporter, and Sune, a newspaper photographer, are single parents whose children are friends. Rebekkah and Sune's relationship continues to grow deeper in this book about mysterious, gruesome deaths occurring at a cult camp that adjoins their vacation site.

[Heidi R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although book 3 was really good, it was a bit slower than then first 2 books. But, it still was good and worth the read.

[Dawn Marie Shirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Anyone who likes mystery and suspense should read this series of books.

[Ronald Keeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five, Six … Grab Your Crucifix is the third novel in the five-novel boxed set of Rebekka Franck, crusading journalist series. Not that Rebekka wanted to be seen as a crusading journalist, but she had been through two experiences of solving serial killer mysteries. The first novel was about revenge for childhood crimes when one of the children returned as an adult to exact vengeance. The second novel was a peripheral victim whose loved one had suffered botched medical experiments and he wanted to make them pay. This novel also involves multiple killings but in the setting or a cult. Was it a religious cult? Ostensibly, but the practices of religious leaders from this cult veer far from the path of normality. The cult emphasizes pain, torture and associated weird sex. Not that cult leaders had to suffer, except in their early initiation, but the greater mass of followers suffered constantly … and they liked it.

The reader will discover stories of the backgrounds of principal cult figures and what motivated them to join the cult as well as why they could not leave. Some tried. The reader can focus on cult characters because we already have a solid idea of characters Rebekka, daughter Julie, possible romantic interest and photographer Sune, and the amazingly resilient Dad who spends most of his time cooking. cleaning, taking care of Rebekka’s daughter Julie and Sune’s son Tobias and generally deploring Rebekka’s life choices.

Life in the cult and the horrible tales presented by cult characters are scary and could carry the novel by themselves but there is more. Cult figures, leaders and long-term residents are dying horrible deaths. At some completely unpredictable time the leader, supreme leader “Priest,” fell on the ground retching, screaming, and bleeding until calm returned with his death. Other cult members, just prior to dying, claim to have seen a girl with the glowing green eyes. But those in the know realized that could not be. She had died years ago. The leaders knew that to be true because they had killed her. Two new mystery elements have been introduced. Who or what is killing the cult members? And has this become a novel of the occult and fantasy?

Rebekka would like to know how this might affect her. She and her family were on vacation living in a cabin bordering the outer perimeter of the camp where the cult followers lived. Was there a danger of some sort of infection? Rebekka has lots of things to think about and in this novel, she concentrates on her family and not a print deadline.

There is a surprise ending that once again surprised me. It would not be a spoiler to say that there are multiple guilty parties in this novel. Readers might even disagree as to how many guilty parties there were. Even Rebekka will feel guilty as this story winds down. Why? Reading this story will make many readers want to go to the next one. Like me. Off to the next story which begins Seven … This novel is another four Amazon star comfort read.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't normally start reading a series on a book other than the first one. However, this was on my Kindle, and I needed something to read, so I picked it.

I have been hearing about Willow Rose for a while, now, so I have finally read one of her many books. I did enjoy this book, but there were simply some things that were a little off-putting to me.

The plot of the story, itself, though was enjoyable. The things that are going on initially seem to have some kind of supernatural origin, and I like that. In the end, everything was perfectly explainable, and I am also a fan of tales that start out seeming to be supernatural, but end up not being.

Since I started with book three of this series, I fully intend to read more by the author. The excerpt of What Hurts the Most, included at the end of this one, certainly grabbed my attention, so I may be on the lookout for that one.

Now, for the "off-putting" things.

First, it was yet another story of a religious cult gone bad. In the end, the antagonist was trying to punish those responsible for the actions of the cult, but he had participated in the actions for which he was punishing them, so . . . hypocrite, much?

Another thing was that the story is set in Northern Zeeland (which I'm seeing spelled "Zealand" on the Internet), which is Scandinavian. All of the characters seem to have "normal-sounding" English names, but the places all have Scandinavian names. This just seems a bit inconsistent to me.

To be fair, if I had already known about the above, it would not have come as a surprise to me, and I probably wouldn't have minded at all. And, as I stated, I do plan to read more by Ms. Rose.

[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five, Six ... Grab your Crucifix (Rebekka Franck, Book 3) - a review by Rosemary Kenny

With a passing nod to The Exorcist, (a popular horror film in the 1970s) and references to the Polonium-210 poisonings of Alexander Litvinenko, (with their more recent copy-cat crimes in Salisbury also against Russian dissidents and innocent bystanders), Five, Six ... Grab your Crucifix is both relevant, disturbing and not for under 18s due to scenes of sexual and supernatural abuse - you have been warned!
Starring the now-familiar Danish journalist Rebekka Franck and her partner photo-journalist Sune, this is the 3rd adventure with a slightly predictable investigation forthe young couple, following a story - of a failed exorcism this time - in which, naturally they become embroiled and endangered. Although it's a standalone, Five, Six ... Grab your Crucifix, is best read with books one and two in sequence to get more of the backstory of Rebekka's dysfunctional family history, that includes murder and buried family secrets and much more. 
Don't miss this chance to immerse yourself in a psychological,supernatural story that will give you chills, thrills and more than one tingle down your spine after dark!

[Louise Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rebekka Franck #3

The Priest is a man with a mission from God. He is to help those possessed by evil to finally become free of their stronghold. He has expelled demons for years and had great success. But there is one demon he has never been able to cast out. And that demon has now come back to get him. Rebekka Frank and Sune are on a holiday in Northern Zeeland when they suddenly find themselves involved in what turns out to be their most horrifying case to date.

This story has a slightly slower pace than the first two books in the series. Rebekka, Sune, Rebekka's dad, and the children are on holiday when they hear screams in the distance. Then Rebekka's dad was unwell and he was rushed to the hospital. He's put in intensive care, but will his weakened heart be able to pull him through? The deaths are suspicious and as Rebekka and Sune try to solve the case, more people from the cult are getting ill. The characters are well-developed. It can be a bit creepy in places. Some parts have been lost in translation. I'm really enjoying this series, so far.

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[Nancy Silk · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Entrapment"

This is another terrific story, a horror, psychological thriller ... plus murder, all wound up for you to enjoy. Danish journalist Rebekka Franck and her photographer partner, Sune, are on vacation with their children, and Rebekka's 78 year old father, in Northern Zeeland where the local priest has always been active casting out evil. But there's one demon who has been illusive and he's hunting the priest. This scary novel is about religious cults which snare people into believing evil dwells inside of them. Rebekka and Sune confront a very stressful and baffling case. The Queen of Scream has outdone herself. After reading this story, it may be hard to sleep. But if you do sleep, I wish you sweet dreams!

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I didn't like this one as much as the previous ones. Part of it is because of the large amount of time that it was spent in family drama, and, honestly, I'm not that interested in Rebekka and Sune's relationship. And seeing how childish he acts here, well... that hasn't improved.

And the storyline didn't catch me as thoroughly, either. I really can't put a finger in what was the cause of it. Maybe the whole cult thing, that has been overused :/

Oh, well, I'm sure that I'll like the next one better :P

Rebecca Cade does a decent job with the narration, although there is place to improve.

[Maria Costantino · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Priest is a man with a mission from God. He is to help those possessed by evil to finally become free from their stronghold. He has expelled demons for years and had great success.

But there is one demon he never managed to cast out. And that demon has now come back to get him.

Rebekka Franck and Sune are on a vacation in Northern Zeeland when they suddenly find themselves involved in what turns out to be their most horrifying case to this date.

"Five, Six ... grab your crucifix" is a spine-chilling Scandinavian mystery-novel from the International Bestselling author Willow Rose. It is the third book in her series about the Danish reporter Rebekka Franck.

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story if somewhat strange. I enjoyed the character development and interaction. The author did an excellent job of blending the story of a family's vacation with an unfolding mystery where they were staying. And the retelling of past experiences and happenings brilliantly helped complete the picture. Although I found it difficult to imagine what was being done to innocent people, I accepted it as part of the story. And the language in the story painted such a vivid picture of what was going on that sometimes I had to pause and remind myself that I was only reading a story, not experiencing it myself. Kudos to the author!

[Momma Says: To Read or Not to Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted, creepy, and deeply disturbing. This third in the series has a little faster pace than the first two, and the chills don't let up. The story is graphic and parts are difficult to read. In that, it's a bit like a train wreck - you don't want to see, but you can't look away. It's hard to say much about the content of the story without giving too much away, but like any good thriller, things aren't always what they seem. Rebekka Franck seems to find trouble wherever she goes, even on vacation, and I'll be interested to see what's next for her.

[Ahbet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite book of the series (so far!)

This was nuts! The clincher is the tie-in to the book "Edwina", which I now want to re-read!!! Just love the chemistry of the characters & this so far was my favorite book of the series. This can be read as a stand alone book - you can read it without having to read the previous books in the series as far as the plot goes. After I finished this book, I realized that Willow Rose has a fantastic imagination! A must read for both fans of Willow & those looking for a really, really good (and crazy religious cult) mystery.

[Louise Pledge · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never expected to see that day when I would give a Willow Rose book only 3 stars. I have absolutely adored the many other books I've read by her, so I was excited to start on a new series. However, even aside from all the editless errors, the language, sex and grisliness were not typical of her usual work and totally unexpected by me! Please, please leave it out of all future books, Willow Rose, because I intend to read everything of yours, unless there are more in this series. I can only assume they will follow suit.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

You are supposed to be on vacation and not find yourself in the middle of writing a story. Well, it seems this serial killer has other ideas. Rebekka and Sune find themselves in the middle of a horrific crime that will pull you in from the first chapter. I liked how Rebekka tried to make sure she did the right thing and got the answers without bringing others down around her. As we normally read, journalists are always out for the next best story no matter the cost, but this was not it for Rebekka. Will the killer be found in time, or will there be more victims?

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another one that was difficult to rate. The overall story was disturbing at best, but I appreciated the efforts of the author to make it full throated and believable. I always like it when, after having decided that the "bad guy" is derived from one situation, the author twists and makes the outcome entirely different and yet neither implausible nor unlikely! I have so far enjoyed this series of books!

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Five, Six... Grab your Crucifix' was a thrilling and action packed read. The story line was very intriguing. I liked how the book played out. It definitely put Rebekka and Sune through a lot. They are such a cute and loving couple. I'm glad Rebekka finally let go of her hesitation and decided to go for it with Sune. I look forward to reading more of the 'Rebekka Franck Series'. A must add to your tbr list. Recommended read.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this in a box set of the first 5 books in the series. I did not like this one as much as the first two but it was a good enough read for me to continue to book 4. Unfortunately the editing is still horrible. It is sad to see books with so many errors. In book 1 her child was 6 years old. It also seems strange to me that she does not seem to be maturing in the stories. She continues to seem to remain about 6 years old. She seems to play with toys, still sit in laps, and whine a lot.

[Valerie Hodge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating

Although a difficult premise which deals with extreme beliefs based on religion, the sorry stage is set for a story steeped in fanatical zealots whose beliefs cause death and mayhem in so many lives. The premise is chilling but nevertheless a suspenseful and intriguing read .

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rebecca goes on vacation oh, and while she's there her father gets sick. while he's in the hospital she decides to start investigating it and unravels her next story. the storyline was definitely entertaining just seem to miss a few points to me. I think the story needed a little bit more detail to make everything flow better.

[Mimi Davis Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had to Take A Minute

This is a very well written story. I rated it and had to take a minute before writing the review. Great Writing. This story had me looking over my shoulder at every sound I heard. Than, there is also an excerpt from a book titled "What Hurts The Most", this author has some Stephen King in her.

[Dee Cherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

It seems Rebekka and Sune can't ever have much time alone as they found themselves with another breaking story while on vacation. The symptoms several people experienced was quite different than originally thought. Mild suspense as the culprit was not even on the radar until Rebekka reviewed the facts. Good ending