A teenage boy vanishes without a trace, and an arsonist begins launching attacks in the streets. Now, lives are at stake, and as heroes and villains make their first moves, no one knows where to put their trust.
Sophia Colbo is an agent of the Watch, an organization that patrols the city of Harmont to gather intelligence on emerging threats. Working alongside an elite syndicate of soldiers known as the Guard, they fight to uphold the peace and quell disorder in their society. But when an investigation goes awry, a cult of vigilantes takes Sophia hostage. Their intentions are unknown, but they soon prove that they are a threat unlike any other she has faced.
Meanwhile, Harley Manalis, Sophia's nineteen-year-old sister, finds herself caught in the fray when she ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Not only does she become the prime suspect for the high-stakes murder of a Guardian, but secrets that should have stayed hidden come unraveled. Consequently, her friends and family, as well as Harley herself, are all in danger.
In the midst of all the chaos, one of the vigilantes takes an interest in Sophia, and an ex-agent reaches out to Harley in secret. The sisters are each offered a choice: Harley, the chance to clear her name, and Sophia, the chance to uncover the answers she needs to put an end to this new adversity. Reluctantly, they accept the aid. But if they aren't careful, one mistake could turn the city upside down.
[BOOK ONE OF THE HARMONT HEROES SERIES]
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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.