Special Agent John Sherman had killing on his mind. Destroy the Soul of Satan serial killer who murdered his wife. He almost had the chance. But things went wrong and he was suspended from HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) pending an investigation. His new assignment, counter-terrorism instructor at Exeter Military Academy. Murder followed him there when the corpse of a female cadet was found.
When Sherman discovers a link between the cadet's murder and the Soul of Satan, he finds himself in the middle of ancient biblical secrets. If uncovered, could change the course of human morality.
One secret, Dr. Malcolm Princeton and the secret council, the Saints of Science, within the Vatican Pontifical Academy of Sciences, have found the most sought after object in all of Christianity, the Jesus Code.
John Sherman along with theoretical physicist, Dr. Della Farris and Shaolin monk, Ho Chang, must stop Dr. Princeton and the Saints of Science from completing their plans of utilizing the Jesus Code for their own selfish gain. Sherman's faith in God is tested though, in a race against time when his son is kidnapped by the Soul of Satan. Will he save his son before stopping Dr. Princeton? Or will his son become the killer's next protégé? The son's first victim being John Sherman.
Historical Boston holds the key to who killed cadet Samantha Young. Sherman must decipher the clues within the historical documents and events of colonial Boston. The clues lead him to the town of Salem, Massachusetts, straight into the boiling cauldron of witchcraft. With the help of Wicca witches, Sherman is given the formula of a forbidden potion that Dr. Princeton desperately needs.
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.