Synopsis:
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, where skyscrapers pierce the sky and shadows dance in the neon glow of the night, lies a city plagued by whispers of a sinister figure known only as "The Obsidian Ghost."
Meet Maya Sharma, a brilliant forensic psychologist haunted by her past and driven by an insatiable thirst for justice. When a series of grisly murders grips the city in fear, Maya finds herself thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer whose motives remain shrouded in darkness.
As Maya delves deeper into the twisted mind of the Obsidian Ghost, she discovers a trail of cryptic clues that lead her down a labyrinth of deceit and betrayal. But the closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more she realizes that the killer's true identity may be far closer to home than she ever imagined.
Haunted by her own demons and tormented by visions of a past she can't escape, Maya must confront the shadows that lurk within her own soul if she is to stop the Obsidian Ghost before it's too late. With time running out and the body count rising, Maya finds herself locked in a deadly game of wits where every step could be her last.
But as the lines between reality and illusion blur, Maya soon realizes that the key to catching the killer may lie buried in her own memories. With the help of her loyal partner, Detective Ryan Hayes, Maya must race against the clock to unravel the mystery of the Obsidian Ghost before it consumes them both.
In a city where secrets are currency and trust is a luxury few can afford, Maya must navigate a treacherous maze of lies and deception if she is to survive. But as the truth comes to light, Maya discovers that some secrets are best left buried, and that the greatest betrayal of all may be the one she never saw coming.
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.