@tinmanic I don't think this involves crosswords but it might be something you'd enjoy! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717438/the-puzzle-master-by-danielle-trussoni/
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni: 9780593595299 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Reality and the supernatural collide when an expert puzzle maker is thrust into an ancient mystery—one with explosive consequences for the fate of humanity—in this suspenseful thriller from...

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