Middle Boulder Creek, located in Nederland, CO, is known for its family-friendly activities and piercing cold water, which is helpful and refreshing during hot, July days. The creek is also known for the disappearance and presumed death of twenty-two year old mother, Casey Bennett, who was rafting in the creek, along side her four year old daughter, April. June 25th, 2008, April was found floating in a raft, covered in mud, alone. Casey was gone. After the incident, April's father took her away from Nederland, and swore to protect her from the creek that had killed her mother.
Now, twelve and three-quarter years later, April has returned to Nederland for the summer. Determined to learn more about her mother's family and her past, April is anxious to explore Nederland, and all the secrets that come with it. Along the way, the unknown comes to play and shows April what truly happens by the creek.
*Does Contain Foul Language
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.