In the quaint, picturesque town of Rosewood, the annual Founding Day Festival is disrupted by the shocking murder of prominent businesswoman Emily Dawson. Detective Sarah Thompson is called in to unravel the mystery, uncovering a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden motives among the town's elite.
As Sarah delves deeper into the investigation, she begins to receive anonymous letters hinting at unresolved secrets from Rosewood's past. Her curiosity leads her to reopen the decades-old cold case of Lily Harper, a young woman who mysteriously vanished fifty years ago. Sarah's journey takes her to the eerie, abandoned Harper estate and a hidden cabin in the woods, where she uncovers disturbing clues linking Lily's disappearance to a powerful, secret society.
Facing increasing danger and resistance, Sarah must navigate a labyrinth of deceit and betrayal. With the help of her trusted colleague, Officer David Martinez, she pieces together the dark truth that has haunted Rosewood for decades.
"Whispers in the Shadows" is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and the relentless pursuit of justice. As Sarah confronts the ghosts of Rosewood's past, she discovers that some secrets are buried deep, but they never truly die.
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.