It all was dismissed as a second-degree kidnapping. That me, Elied Otis, was taken from one place, and dropped off to another, safely, five months ago. Three months, just three months in prison, and that was it, all the man was sentenced too. I think it was because no witnesses, no cameras, and no people. Little did we expect more to happen, and I guess you always have to keep your eyes open. But you see, the thing is, when will the truth come out? When will someone break? I'm done protecting people. My name is Elied Otis, my parents gave me a name meaning battle, and oh, a war they'll have.
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.