In the unforgiving city of Lashondra, Detective Barnes and his deputy unwittingly stumble upon the harrowing depths of a malevolent cult. As they rescue emaciated bodies, an unsettling unease takes hold, whispering of a profound evil lurking in the shadows.
With each step closer to the truth, Barnes unravels a tapestry of diabolical acts, revealing a darkness that challenges his every conviction. Corruption thrives, faith wavers, and the tenuous boundaries of sanity blur as they confront the chilling depths of human belief.
Within the pages of this heart-pounding tale, immerse yourself in a web of treachery and desperation. Witness as Barnes is embroiled in a desperate race against time, his life entangled with the very forces he seeks to vanquish. Can he decipher the cryptic secrets before succumbing to the same fate as those they rescued?
Welcome to a world where faith can be a mask for unspeakable atrocities, and where the battle for survival dances on a razor's edge. In "Whispers of the Shadows," prepare to be captivated by a gripping journey through the twisted corridors of corruption, where the bonds of loyalty and the power of belief collide in a relentless pursuit of truth.
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.