When rising composer Nathaniel Evers receives an unexpected letter from his deceased mentor, Professor Adrian Forsythe, he is plunged into a world of mystery and intrigue. The letter contains a piece of sheet music, but it's more than just notes on a page-it's a cryptic message from beyond the grave. As Nathaniel deciphers the hidden clues, he uncovers a dark conspiracy woven into the fabric of classical music itself, involving stolen identities, secret societies, and a long-lost composer whose final work holds the key to it all.
With the help of a mysterious librarian named Eliza, Nathaniel embarks on a dangerous journey, pursued by powerful forces determined to keep the truth buried. Each new piece of music he discovers leads him deeper into a labyrinth of deception, where every note and chord could be his last. As the stakes rise, Nathaniel must confront the shadows of the past and risk everything to bring the secrets to light-before the music stops for good.
"The Phantom Composer" is a thrilling tale of mystery, music, and the haunting power of secrets long kept.
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.