(Quick note: this is not following the storyline of Macgyver and his time in DXS/The Phoenix Foundation, Nor does he meet Bozer or Anyone else, He doesn't join the army, but he is still a college drop-out, He just turned 20 years old in the story, Also for reasons his new name is Angus Macgyver Adams, U WILL SEE WHY SOON!)
Angus Macgyver Adams is a genius, his father abandoned him at a young age after his mother died, he was raised by his grandfather, after his grandfather and he is evicted out of the house and has to stay in motels, One day when he was jogging to a motel he heard a growl so he sped up and made it to the motel only to wake up to a black-eyed man the next morning...
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.