In this futuristic society of New York City, the American government now has the advanced technology to remove deadly, incurable diseases from the human body. However, in doing so, it has to be transported to a new, living host. In accordance with their judicial system, they decide that the new hosts will be criminals who've committed crimes of rape, murder, and human trafficking.
Things take a turn when the presidents son is diagnosed with a disease no scientist has ever encountered. He only has only days to live. With the crime rate decreasing, and the community in hiding, what happens when the new hosts are no longer criminals, but innocent people?
In this dystopian novel we follow Demetrius who is given the choice - become a victim or be the cure.
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.