The detective and intern return in another thrilling adventure, with a new set of villains and challenges the pair didn't expect. These problems will wreak havoc on the twos life, and push their relationship to the limits.
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"I... I am so sorry, you... aren't who I was looking for." The detective murmured, coming to a halt with a skid, the damp ground dotting his legs with water. The sound of his own heart beating and his heavy breathes filled his ears, and his hand fumbled for his phone. He was in a panic, and he had to call Mason before he couldn't calm himself. His feet splashed the puddles below him, and his cold fingers quickly dialed Mason's number and held it up to his ear, ignoring the shaking in his hand.
Mason jumped slightly when his phone started ringing and he studied the number for a moment, a picture of the detective flashing on the glass screen before he swiped the green call button, a small smile on his face and a soft laugh escaping his lips. "DId you get lost?" He stood from his place on the couch and shut off the t.v. with a remote, moving to shut the door after Atlas ran in.
The sound of Mason's voice rang in his ears for a moment, and whatever panic he seemed to feel was forced to a stop. He couldn't ruin the others' night, and the happiness in his voice made him suck in a deep breath and force a laugh. "Maybe. I am running a bit late, Custard got out for a second but I caught her." He replied, forcing as much of a happy tone as he could muster in the moment.
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.