"Magdeline Rose, a woman of strong vigor. She fought and she cried for her pride to be adorned.
Magdeline Rose, she was a woman of praise. She rocked and she raced to keep this world sane, all the while showing her grace.
Magdeline Rose, was killed in sight, and no one knew of the real reason why."
- How does one catch a person who doesn't want to be caught? In the world that Adeline is living currently, she'd say the simplest thing: just follow the clues. But, can that really be all? What if the clues left are not ones of importance? Can a person know what to leave and what to not leave. When Reporter Adeline Rose comes a cross a crime scene, all she has to go by is a green ruler and a small bunch of dead flowers to lead her to the criminal who has been raising havoc longer than expected. Way longer. How can a rookie journalist reveal the identity of this seemingly perfect murderer? And how is it that this killer would know her enough to know where to leave a letter addressed to her that no one would ever find? How can she save more women?And maybe this goal, To catch the perfect criminal, could become her undoing?
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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.