In the glittering heart of New Haven lies a dark, ruthless underworld ruled by the Syndicate, a formidable mafia organization. Tony Marino, a man burdened by crippling debts, finds himself trapped in a desperate struggle for survival as he faces off against the very force that threatens to consume him.
Debt-laden and desperate, Tony hatches a daring plan to steal the Syndicate's most coveted treasure-their secret ledger. With the ledger in his possession, he believes he can buy his freedom. To execute this perilous heist, he assembles a crew of misfits, each harboring their own vendettas against the Syndicate. Together, they embark on a treacherous journey into the heart of darkness, navigating a web of deceit, betrayal, and danger.
As they inch closer to their goal, the Syndicate's wrath closes in. Pursued by relentless enforcers, Tony and his crew must outsmart their cunning adversaries to survive. In a city where trust is a rare commodity, loyalties are tested, alliances are forged, and sacrifices are made. But even with the ledger in their grasp, they must confront the all-powerful Don Salvatore for the ultimate showdown that will determine their fate.
"Shadows of the Syndicate" is a gripping thriller that explores the murky realms of crime and retribution. Will Tony and his crew defy the odds and break free from the Syndicate's grip, or will they become mere shadows in the unforgiving world of organized crime? Dive into this heart-pounding tale of intrigue, suspense, and redemption, where every choice could mean life or death.
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.