How many times have you seen a key sticking out of an old tree? This breathtaking story is based on a real memory. Further findings unearthed during a thrilling investigation are even more puzzling...!
High in the crown of a giant tree is an old key sticking out of the trunk. The disciplinary repercussions of the third-grader Bruno's research in a nearby cellar are not yet over when another problem arises: How to fetch this unusual discovery, undamaged and without attracting unwanted attention in the town? To make matters even more complicated, Dr‧ Barton is struggling with peculiar difficulties. Non-existent spectres appear on his photographic materials, and all attempts at scientific explanations fail completely. Let's take a look at the dark graveyard where something eerie happens every night. This evening again, mysterious whitish clouds begin to emerge from a fancy historical tomb...
Forget cliche scenes, forget stereotypic heroes, forget overused plots: Something entirely new is happening here! A real treat for all lovers of cozy mysteries, romantic adventures, life dramas, optimism, and light humor.
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.