**In the Shadow of Symbols**
is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Smith and his partner, Detective Vance, as they investigate a series of brutal murders connected by eerie symbols. When they discover a locket belonging to a missing girl, Emily Carson, at a horrific crime scene, their hunt intensifies. The detectives delve into a dark cult's sinister practices, uncovering connections to past unsolved cases. As they race against time to save Emily, personal bonds are tested, and hidden feelings emerge. With a blend of suspense, emotional depth, and relentless pursuit of justice, this story explores the harrowing journey to confront evil and uncover the truth.
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.