Seven months ago, five girls went out camping. The next day, four were found dead. One of those murdered girls was Lukas Wells' elder sister, Jesse. The only girl who survived, blames his sister, claiming that she saw Jesse kill the other girls. Everyone believes her. Everyone except Lukas.
Now, He's determined to find out the truth, searching for the real killer, But what he doesn't know, that this killer already knows his every step, confusing him before he could even do anything. And all he's thinking now is that maybe he went too far, especially when he finds out that Skylar's younger sister knows more than he thinks.
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.