Sand Dollar, a place of history, lust, adventure, and murder. Like how a human being is not without sin, no place on this earth is without crime. That is where people like Detective Todd Reese step in.
When a young woman is found dead in the towns dunes, it just seems to be a regular murder. But when a historical Modus Operandi steps back into the light, things become more tense, and more dangerous. If the killer isn't stopped more people will die, whether they are intended targets or not.
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.