Hi, my name is Alex Harper and when I was ten years old, I was murdered. Now, I'm stuck in Bakersville, alone, unseen, and bored out of my mind. Being dead has its perks don't get me wrong, but it loses its novelty after a week of passing through doors, moving random objects, and freaking people out while they're stuck on the toilet. The worst part? I can't remember how I died or who did it, which means my body has never been found. Without closure, I'm destined to spend an eternity stuck in a tiny town full of people who could have killed me, and I can do nothing about it.
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.