Boxfort had always been a small, peaceful town. So when Chantal was found dead on a Sunday, it struck everyone as a surprise.
Especially you: Chantal's twin.
You were certain this had to be a murder, or some sort of plot that someone had devised, and your sister was only a hapless victim. After all, Chantal could never have been involved in anything other than a normal life, could she?
Or so you thought.
When you dug up the message Chantal had left for you, you embarked on a journey to find the truth without a single second thought. Yet, at some point, you began to realize that Chantal might have been hiding much more from you than anyone else.
Most importantly, you seemed to be the next target.
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.