June, 11, 2008 was when Ellen Morris died at the Crystal Cove Beach. If your not familiar with the name, Ellen Morris was the head detective of the Crystal Cove police, and my mom. When she died I promised myself that I would find her killer,and I was looking for a chance
to use my junior detective skills. I know you thinking well Talent how do you know that she was murdered, well the answer is I just know. My mom had allot of enemies mainly the people she caught and turned in, but there were others too. I vowed to find them and get to the bottom of her possible murder. The police officers tell me oh Talent it's being taken care of, don't worry, it's ok we'll figure it out. Well as my mom said don't trust others only trust yourself, and that is exactly what I'm going to do. My name is Talent Morris and this is The Mystery At Crystal Cove.
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.