"I never thought a woman that beautiful could die."
-----
Francine Goodnews was once regarded as the perfect woman, An attractive and popular talk show host hailing from the small coastal town of Stony Cove with almost no bumps on the road to success. A beautiful woman with money and power, until she killed herself after a career smearing divorce.
I, however, was unconvinced of suicide. A tilted chair, her damaged nails, along with a mysterious pool of blood pulled me into a supernatural world unseen by any one. I would've investigated her murder myself, but when your rival starts pointing the finger at you, things like ghosts and a mutated eye start getting a bit hard to explain...
Trigger Warning: This book contains depictions of suicide, addiction, alcoholism, gore, murder, and pretty much every sin, which may be triggering for some viewers. Read Responsibly !!
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.
***
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.