The Crick Code
A novel based on the memoirs of a girl raised in the FLDS community of Colorado City.
Because everyone deserves the right to choose.
The story you haven’t heard
Forced to flee her childhood home and biological father due to a declaration from the Prophet, Becca, her mother and siblings relocate to “The Crick” — where polygamous families have forged an FLDS utopia. She must learn to “Keep Sweet” alongside three mothers, a new father, and dozens of brothers and sisters. Underneath the beauty of wholesome childhood adventures is an aching awareness that something isn’t right — and that her future is not her own.
She must break the code before it is too late.
Two friends. One story.
The Crick Code was written by Betsy Cluff with Brenda Holm — the friend whose childhood the story remembers. Brenda grew up inside the FLDS community and later found the strength to walk away. Betsy helped shape her memories into the story you can hold in your hands. In the novel, Brenda’s childhood self goes by the name Becca. Other names have been changed to protect the people still living inside the community.
From the blog
Reflections, backstory, and updates from Betsy.
- Here’s the Proof!We’ve been waiting four years to share this! The Crick Code is finally finished, and here’s the proof! Now live on Amazon! Paperback and Kindle eBook available.
- One More Push!One more push, aaaaand…Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours…
- Walking Through the Hallway of HatersIt’s a scary feeling, and most of the time it’s just imagined… But sometimes, it’s real. Everyone has an opinion and a unique perspective which may or may not line…