Mentiras. Al volver la mirada todo es a causa de las mentiras.
En el centro de San Francisco, en el último piso de uno de los edificios, John Mc'Dionel observa, y espera, planifica, acecha.
Por el otro lado, el otrora héroe de la ciudad, el sargento Peter Shüffter lía con la investigación para dar con Ann Staley, cuya desaparición lo ha involucrado demasiado en las redes del caso, redes tejidas por sicarios, hackers, dementes y traficantes de lisérgico quienes no se conformarán con el dinero de John, y obligarán a la policía a recurrir en viejas estrategias para acabar con el crimen, los asesinatos, el tráfico, y las mentiras.
Todo mentiras.
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.