Naomi and Matteo Jackson are twins. When they were 5 years old, a tragedy took place. They said it was a homicide. They said it was a murder. Little Matteo's body was not found. Naomi can only remember pieces of what had happened that night of her brother leaving this world. The killer was never found. Now, Naomi is 17 and so would her brother. Memories are starting to come back to her, flashbacks, visuals, memories, blood, and maybe even the killers. One day, she receives an anonymous phone call, she answers it and doesn't get a response. Naomi decides that her twin brother's case will not turn cold. Maybe the saying is right, blood is thicker than water. Can she find Matteo's killer?
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.