Secrets are buried as deeply as roots, and shadows whisper of ancient betrayals. Samantha Clarke, a reserved librarian with a forgotten psychic gift, has always lived quietly among the books and silence of her sanctuary. But when a hidden journal surfaces in the archives, her world shifts into a dark maze of cryptic messages, chilling visions, and an otherworldly connection she can no longer ignore.
Detective Charles Donnovan, a pragmatic cop with a haunted past, is thrust into Samantha's orbit when a series of grisly murders leaves the town reeling. Skeptical of her claims yet drawn to her unyielding determination, Charles finds himself unraveling more than just a case. Together, they uncover the sinister workings of the long-dormant Circle of Ashes, a secret society whose dark rituals echo through the ages.
As Samantha delves into the mysterious Heart of Ashes-a relic pulsing with dangerous power-she discovers her family's tragic ties to forces shrouded in shadow and vengeance. Bound by a shared determination to stop the rising darkness, Samantha and Charles must navigate a perilous path, where trust is tested, and every revelation comes at a cost.
The line between light and dark blurs as the whispers grow louder. Will Samantha's awakening powers save those she loves, or will they consume her and everything she holds dear? In *Whispers in Shadow*, nothing is what it seems, and the past is never truly buried.
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.