When renowned scientist Dr. Jimmey Cole's ground breaking research is stolen and his lab destroyed, he's left with nothing but questions. His partner, Gary, has been missing for six weeks without a ransom demand or a single clue. The perpetrators have wiped every trace of their presence-smashed cameras, cut wires, and even tampered with a hidden safe that only Jim knew about.
Desperate to uncover the truth, Jim dives into a world of shadowy figures and buried secrets, where every ally could be a threat, and every move could be his last. As he races against time, Jim must navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse, where his only chance of survival lies in unearthing the hidden connections between his research, Gary's disappearance, and the unknown enemy who's always one step ahead.
In No Trace Left, the line between science and conspiracy blurs, and the price of discovery may be more than Jim is willing to pay.
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.