In the rugged, isolated mountains of Alaska, where the icy winds whisper secrets and the vast wilderness holds hidden dangers, we find our main character, Sarah Thompson. Sarah, a talented but disillusioned photojournalist, has lost her way in life after a tragic event that shattered her spirit. She seeks solace and a fresh start in a remote cabin left to her by her late grandmother. Her desire for peace, however, is dashed when she discovers a mysterious diary hidden in the cabin's attic. Intrigued, Sarah starts to read the diary's cryptic entries, which leads her to discover a long-buried family secret. As she investigates the truth, Sarah becomes entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and a decades-old unsolved murder. Sarah must confront her past, find inner strength, and navigate the treacherous wilderness to expose the truth before it consumes her.
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.