When Mackenzie Dela Cruz, the golden girl of St. Augustine Academy, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Alyssa Dizon is left reeling. The vibrant, popular girl who always lit up a room is suddenly gone-her death deemed an accident by some, but Alyssa can't shake the feeling that something darker is at play.
As Alyssa digs into her best friend's life, she uncovers cryptic messages that suggest Mackenzie's death wasn't a tragic accident. It's connected to Nathan Villanueva, the school's perfect heartthrob with a dangerous secret. The more Alyssa uncovers, the more she realizes that someone has been watching Mackenzie-and now, they're watching her too.
In a race against time, Alyssa must uncover the truth before the darkness closes in. But the deeper she goes, the more she starts to question her own reality. Can she trust what she sees, or is someone controlling the story from behind the scenes?
Behind Mackenzie's Eyes-the truth will haunt 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.