After the dramatic revelations in "Shadows of Intrigue," Miguel de Alvarado seeks a quieter life in Manila, hoping to leave behind the shadows of his past. But peace is elusive when a mysterious package arrives containing a long-lost manuscript, rumored to hold explosive secrets about the colonial era.
As Miguel and his brilliant ally, Isabel de la Cruz, delve into the manuscript's cryptic content, they uncover dangerous truths that threaten to rewrite Philippine history. Their investigation leads them through a maze of historical conspiracies and modern-day power struggles, drawing the attention of influential figures and shadowy organizations determined to suppress the manuscript's revelations.
Facing threats from all sides, Miguel and Isabel must navigate a treacherous web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden agendas. With each new clue, the stakes rise, and the line between ally and adversary blurs. As they race against time to reveal the truth, they discover that some secrets are guarded with deadly intent.
In "Echoes of the Past," the quest for historical truth uncovers a labyrinth of danger and intrigue, where every revelation brings them closer to peril. Will Miguel and Isabel expose the hidden truths that could change history forever, or will they become casualties of a conspiracy rooted in the shadows of the past?
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.