In my town, we have a story. A story about a girl that went missing many, many years ago, trying to find a mistical field in the town's woods. They say, those who hear the music, are cursed, a death curse.
My name is Lindsey Heights. I'm in the school newspaper staff. I work to find interesting topics in town, and make them into stories. My most recent job is tough.
Along with some clever folk, and the plain dumbwitted, we have to solve this case. Before it comes to us, and comes a little to close for comfort.
Find out the Phantom of Music Forrest's real intentions.
I have a long way to go, but the job is always done with me, Lindsey Heights, in charge!
Can I do it, even with my stellar reputation? Or will my cause become crushed?
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.