In the mist-shrouded coastal town of Port Haven, secrets lurk beneath the surface like dangerous undertows. 2 years ago, a brilliant young woman named Cassandra Darling vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family trapped in a purgatory of unanswered questions and a community bound by silence.
But in a town where everyone has something to hide, who can be trusted? The grieving father, holding onto hope with desperate hands? The bitter younger sister, harboring secrets of her own? The charismatic writer with an uncanny knowledge of the town's history? Or the ex-boyfriend with a past as turbulent as the sea itself?
As the investigation deepens, so too does the sense of impending doom. Strange occurrences plague the town - unexplained noises in the night, glimpses of shadowy figures, and whispers of a curse that has loomed over Port Haven for generations.
In Port Haven, the past never stays buried, and the truth is as elusive as the morning mist. As Eve races against time to uncover what really happened to Cassandra Darling, one question looms larger than all others:
In a town built on secrets, is knowing the truth worth the cost of uncovering it?
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.