Ésta es mi historia, me llamo James Vulloq, habito en el centro de la ciudad de Londres, donde todo es un desorden, tengo 23 años, y la gente me describe como un joven de ojos oscuros, comisuras labiales tristes, de cabello oscuro y ondulado, con un tupido bigote, de personalidad intuitiva y ansiosa, siempre llevo una camisa suelta, con una remera de color opaco, acompañado de unos jeans rotos junto con unas zapatillas deportivas viejas. Soy un investigador privado encargado de resolver crímenes.
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.