Leon Garber has his reasons for ridding the world of abusive people.
Call it justifiable homicide or vigilante integrity. A risky business,
sure, but someone needs to take out the trash.
Opportunity comes knocking from Like-Minded Individuals, Inc., a
global company fulfilling the needs of people like Leon. LMI’s clientele
are provided with new identities, security, and even lists of potential
“projects.” But let’s not call it “serial killing.” Such a nasty
business. For uncouth serial killers, it’s a good deal. For Leon, it’s a
dream come true.
LMI’s put a target on Leon’s back. He has no idea why. Forced to
defend his territory in Kansas, Leon clashes with other Like-Minded
Individuals: The Good Samaritan Killer, The Mad Doctor, and Donnie and
Marie—a little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll, a whole lotta’
killing.
LMI, the police, sanctioned hit-men, and a vicious psychopath are
after him. Heads are chopped, dropped and swapped as Leon fights for his
life and freedom. But nothing will keep Leon from finishing his current
project. Nothing. Not even the chance to fall in love with the woman at
his day-time job.
Sometimes a killer business idea is just that. Killer.
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.