The San Andreas fault line is overdue for "the big one." Multiple small earthquakes took place along the fault line, heading up to San Francisco. George, a member of the rescue personnel, is going through a divorce with Aylah, and tries to spend time with their daughter when he can. Unfortunately, in Nevada, a 2.1 earthquake was detected moments before the readings spiked, jumping to a 7.1. The Hoover Dam crumbled, and the water rushed out. It was utter chaos. But, Andrew, a college professor for the studies of earthquakes, gave worrying information.
"The shaking... is not over."
"You will feel this on the east coast."
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.