Chicago has grown hackers over the years, giving out terrors. John D'andria, who teaches in Ridge Way Cross High School and after an act of violence, he'll need the help of a new team. They are not so innocent thirteen-year-old's students. That's right, they're the vigilantes.
Riley, Daniel, Chloe, Marcus, Leo, Clare and John are quickly caught up in a battle to stop other corrupt vigilante forces from creating chaos and destruction. A hacker group call them sales, 'The Recoilers', before John's team, comes violating and sabotaging areas. So John and his crew set off to find the power sources, fend off the minions of the bad guys, beat down creatures and the armed, give a new hope, all while trading snappy, snippy banter worthy of the best screwball comedies.
A criminal mastermind makes a bold move against a wealthy client to put himself in a position to retire in comfort. He has no idea what he's up against when a young widow, desperate to make ends meet, sets her eyes on earning the bounty set on his head.
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Newly widowed housewife Melody Scott needs to earn some major cash, fast. When her bright and busy children learn that a priceless ruby bracelet has been stolen and a six-figure reward is being offered, they convince her to try to do what the police, museum security, and the best private investigators have failed to do. Working against them is a notorious thief who has met people from around the world, but who has never once encountered a woman like Melody Scott. When the sweet innocence of the Scott family clashes against criminal forces more dangerous than they ever imagined, Melody is all too aware that a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do to protect her family.
The Widow, Melody Scott is a 2021 Watty Award Winner!
Content Warning: This story does contain depictions of stalking behavior.