Clara Lemoine, a brilliant and respected lawyer, is entrusted with one of the most delicate cases of her career: defending an alleged serial killer, dubbed "The Phantom of the Night" by the media. What she doesn't know is that the accused is none other than Marc, her first love whom she thought was lost forever.
When Clara discovers her client's true identity, she is faced with an unprecedented moral and emotional dilemma. She reminisces about their intense and passionate love story, trying to understand how the man she once loved could be guilty of such horrific crimes.
As her investigation progresses, Clara uncovers troubling evidence that forces her to question everything she believed about Marc. While delving into her ex-boyfriend's dark and mysterious past, buried secrets resurface, revealing a conspiracy that goes far beyond appearances.
Determined to prove Marc's innocence, Clara embarks on a race against time, facing powerful and dangerous adversaries. Each revelation brings her closer to the truth but also puts her own life in danger.
Clara will have to confront her own demons and navigate a labyrinth of lies, betrayals, and manipulations to uncover the ultimate truth: who really is the Phantom of the Night, and what is Marc's true identity?
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.