Albany High, a boarding school on the southern tip of Ireland, goes into lockdown after one of their students is found dead in the disabled bathroom. The only clue to his murder is the message written on the bathroom mirror, scrawled in what looks like his blood. Soon, the police discover that it links to the case of Anne Rince, a school girl who was murdered 11 years ago...
Among the students that are questioned is Oliver Walsh. The police first turn to him for interrogation, as they seem to think he is connected to this particular case. Unfortunately for the Chief Inspector, Oliver isn't ending up how the police want him to.
As he begins to investigate the case, Liliana, the new girl, steps out of the shadows. She agrees to help him investigate, for her father's sake, but as they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover secrets that were never meant to be revealed...
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.