"There's a place for people like you. Arachne Twelve." Sent to an institution. Secluded, away from the world. We're told that we were horrible people, we had committed horrible crimes. But I can't remember. I can't REMEMBER. Though they tell us that we're here to get better, that we're here because of what we've done, I feel as if we're here for something much darker. What if there's something else going on with this horrifying asylum? We're told that there were eleven institutions before Arachne Twelve that have failed. That this is the only one for people like us. But what if there's something deeper and darker than even Arachne Twelve? What if there's.... Institution Arachne Thirteen?
The category says "Mystery/Thriller," but it's really a horror, thriller, mystery, adventure book. With maybe a little romance later on.
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FINALLY, I KNOW THAT THE TITLE SAYS ARACHNE THIRTEEN AND THE DESCRIPTION SAYS ARACHNE TWELVE. IT'S ON PURPOSE.
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.