It was just a normal, boring school day for the kids of Gracewood Public School, until it happened. Without warning, a terrible storm came causing a catastrophe for the staff and students of the small school. No power, trees crashing through roofs, little kids crying, staff and students arguing among themselves. The once friendly school suddenly crumbling just because of this storm. It's up to Danny, an eleven year old boy in grade six, and Mackenzie, a thirteen year old girl in grade seven, to keep the staff and students together. Even though these two students don't get along well, they will have to learn to like each other if they want to keep everyone alive.
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.