A young girl is found dead almost every week—her mouth taped shut with red duct tape. It is symbolic to him, and it is symbolic to those who know, but to the rest, it's a mystery aching to be solved. He has a grudge, but only some know what it is. As long as they keep quiet, more will die.
Calla, a young forensic scientist, recently moved to the DC area to work for the FBI. Only, she didn’t know that her first day would involve such a gruesome murder, and last as long as it did. When the case begins to run cold, Calla takes it upon herself to put the clues together and solve the puzzle. Though, if she's not careful it could cost her life.
He won't let anyone get in his way, until he gets revenge on everyone who was involved on that tragic day.
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.