Vampire off revenants—are common in vampire folklore. Garlic is a common example, a branch of wild rose and hawthorn plant are said to harm vampires, and in Europe, sprinkling mustard seeds on the roof of a house was said to keep them away. Other apotropaics include sacred items, for example a crucifix, rosary, or holy water. Vampires are said to be unable to walk on consecrated ground, such as that of churches or temples, or cross running water. Although not traditionally regarded as an apotropaic, mirrors have been used to ward off vampires when placed, facing outwards, on a door (in
Cross My Heart (novel) scheduled to be released in November 25, 2013 in hardcover and audio book, with the paperback to be presumably released in 2014. The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of the original novel. The novel has received mostly positive reviews. Author of the Jack Reacher series, Lee Child, has given the novel a positive review, stating that "Behind all the noise and numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without natural storytelling talent--which is what James Patterson has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves that." Cross My Heart (novel) Cross My Heart is the 21st novel