The First book in series two of "Blood, Lies, & The Truth". Characters continue to solve the mystery of deaths of the characters within Fadenmaire. Killer's identities are revealed, and for the most part are taken to jail.
*This is a spin-off series (if that's what you want to call it), of Bow & Arrow, with Brandon, Ian, Sky, & Eric. Now, the killer has moved to Fadenmaire, torturing characters there. Bow & Arrow is on Pandamian, it may come if a lot of votes come in. Bow & Arrow is about 5 books.
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.