The rain hammered against the grimy windows of the courtroom, mirroring the storm brewing within Evelyn Walsh. A seasoned defense attorney with a reputation for her unwavering dedication, she was facing the most challenging case of her career. Her client, a charismatic tech entrepreneur named Daniel Vance, stood accused of murdering his business partner, a crime he vehemently denied.
Evelyn had meticulously reviewed the evidence, and the truth gnawed at her conscience. The incriminating data, the witness testimonies, the circumstantial details - they all pointed towards Daniel's guilt. Yet, something about him, a flicker of desperation in his eyes, a tremor in his voice when he proclaimed his innocence, kept her tethered to a sliver of doubt.
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.