In the heart of a bustling city, where power and wealth create dangerous enemies, lies a secret buried beneath years of betrayal and resentment. When Karan Malhotra, a high-profile businessman, is found dead in what seems to be a tragic suicide, the case appears open and shut to most. But Detective Arjun Roy, a man driven by intuition and the hunt for hidden truths, knows that things are rarely what they seem.
As Arjun delves into Karan's life, uncovering a tangled web of family feuds, a trail of mysterious deaths follows in his wake. The deeper he digs, the more sinister the secrets become, until he finds himself standing at the heart of a conspiracy that stretches back decades-a conspiracy rooted in the Malhotra family's darkest secrets.
With time running out and no one left to trust, Arjun must solve the case before more bodies pile up. But as the smoke clears, he realizes that sometimes, the deadliest shadows come from those closest to you.
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.