Three rules, two people, one kill.
For X it's never been that hard to find the suspect and get the job done. Killer v killer, couldn't have picked a better job that this, at least until she comes to the U S of A trying to find who killed her father from years ago.
Running, hiding, ruining, killing, running, never staying in the same place twice and avoiding people like the plague, Y has set down his roots in small town Richmond, Indiana ready to be killed in any given moment. Not his fault he got blamed for a murder he didn't even commit.
One: Never underestimate.
Two: Stick to what you know.
Three: It's all about to go to shit.
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.