Detective Mary Gill, with her sharp intellect and unyielding determination, navigates the labyrinthine streets of a bustling metropolis, determined to unravel the enigma behind a series of cryptic murders. Alongside her seasoned partner, Detective James Cooper, she confronts a web of deception woven by a diverse cast of characters: from the enigmatic heiress with a haunting past, to the reformed informant with a shadowy history, and the powerful businessman with ties to the city's underworld. As tensions rise and danger lurks in every shadow, Mary and Cooper race against time, their bond tested as they confront the grim reality that some secrets are best left undisturbed, and some adversaries are closer than they dare imagine.
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.