"In 'Shadow of the Scarf: A Jungle's Vendetta,' Commandant Tabrez Ansari, a battle-hardened CRPF officer, finds himself the target of a relentless naxal leader known only as 'Rudra,' identified by the distinctive red scarf he wears. After a disastrous ambush in the dense jungles of Chhattisgarh, Ansari is left paralyzed but driven by a burning desire for answers and revenge. With the reluctant help of Major Vikash Singh, who must confront his own guilt, Ansari embarks on a perilous journey deep into naxal territory, where they must confront not only ruthless insurgents but the shadows of their own pasts. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, 'Shadow of the Scarf' is a pulse-pounding thriller that explores the limits of human endurance, the pursuit of justice, and the enduring power of determination."
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.