If there's one thing you should know about me, Iris Gregory, it's that me and trouble, well we go hand in hand. I solve puzzles, it's kinda my thing. Lost your phone? Keys? Baby brother? I can find them all. But what I didn't plan on finding, was a murder in my new, maximum security school, and to find answers to this one, I'd need my annoyingly hot, dorm neighbour and his kid sister, pain in the ass considering I work alone. People compare me to Nancy Drew all the time, but I'm pretty sure she didn't swear anywhere near as much as this girl right here. Another talent of mine, I'm sure you'll agree.
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.