In the tiny, destitute town of Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Griffin Pryor lives a lonely life. To him, it seems as if he is living in a never ending loop of unhappiness and struggle.
One day, everything begins to change. People around Griffin begin to die, and he slowly realizes that even in this half abandoned, unnoticed place, killers may be abroad. It's up to Griffin to figure out who this killer is, and what he wants from Griffin, before it's too late.
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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.