In the coastal town of Lakecrest, Washington, the sudden disappearance of Jayden Owens sends shockwaves through the community of 6,000. Amidst the frenzy, three high school seniors-Ruya Saleem, harboring prophetic visions; Ibbi De la Cruz, with curious intuition; and the sharp-witted Lacey Suha-band together.
As they unravel Jayden's vanishing, shadows deepen, revealing secrets darker than imagined. Trust wanes, alliances shift, and Ruya's visions hint at twists that will reshape Lakecrest forever. In a tale of hidden motives and veiled truths, the trio navigates treacherous waters where deception lurks at every turn, leaving their small town on the brink of revelation and ruin.
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.