Cal Quinn's brother, Tucker Quinn, disappeared seven years ago. The official reports say he drowned, and that is what pretty much everyone believes, although there is some suspicion around his death. Much of this suspicion was created by Cal's mother, Julie Quinn, who is now in a mental institution. Julie is convinced that her son was murdered in the bunkers of Breckenbanks. Seven years later, Cal and his father Jaime, have moved on from the disappearance. But when a girl sparks Cal's curiosity, the two of them discover more than they could imagine.
This story is definitely similar to the idea of Outer Banks, but is a little different.
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.