In the quaint yet vibrant town of Edendale, a beloved local artist, Eliza Hart, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The renowned detective duo, Arthur Grayson and James Penn, are called upon to unravel the layers of deceit, love, and betrayal. As they delve deeper, the case reveals an intricate love triangle involving the victim, a respected banker, and a rising playwright. With each chapter, Grayson and Penn employ forensic analysis, psychological insights, and their impeccable deductive skills to edge closer to the truth, which hides a killer least suspected by the town or the reader.
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.