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Jack Widow #21
The Midnight Memory
Some memories don’t fade. Some won’t let go. Some demand justice.
Jack Widow, a drifter with an unshakable moral code and a violent past of his own, is no stranger to the strange and dangerous. But even he can’t ignore the eerie sight of an elderly man wandering barefoot along a desolate Nebraska road in the dead of night—dressed in pajamas and clutching a loaded shotgun.
The man is lost, confused, and shooting at someone who isn’t there. Widow intervenes, taking him back to his family, only to uncover a haunting the man suffers from dementia and every night at midnight, he’s pulled back into a violent memory—one that might reveal a long-buried crime.
Determined to get to the truth, Widow delves into the man’s dark past, uncovering secrets that might lead to a dangerous crime family. What Widow finds will test his limits and put him on a collision course with those desperate to protect their dark legacy at any cost.
A thrilling tale of justice, redemption, and a relentless pursuit of truth, The Midnight Memory will keep you up all night.
Preorder now and follow Jack Widow into a mystery where past memories refuse to stay buried.
Jack Widow, a drifter with an unshakable moral code and a violent past of his own, is no stranger to the strange and dangerous. But even he can’t ignore the eerie sight of an elderly man wandering barefoot along a desolate Nebraska road in the dead of night—dressed in pajamas and clutching a loaded shotgun.
The man is lost, confused, and shooting at someone who isn’t there. Widow intervenes, taking him back to his family, only to uncover a haunting the man suffers from dementia and every night at midnight, he’s pulled back into a violent memory—one that might reveal a long-buried crime.
Determined to get to the truth, Widow delves into the man’s dark past, uncovering secrets that might lead to a dangerous crime family. What Widow finds will test his limits and put him on a collision course with those desperate to protect their dark legacy at any cost.
A thrilling tale of justice, redemption, and a relentless pursuit of truth, The Midnight Memory will keep you up all night.
Preorder now and follow Jack Widow into a mystery where past memories refuse to stay buried.
454 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2025
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About the author
Scott Blade
48 books310 followersUSA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLER - Scott Blade is a Nomadvelist, a drifter and author. He writes the bestselling Jack Widow book series, two of which reached the Top 100 list on Amazon, knocking Harry Potter & Jack Reacher off the top spots, which angered one of the big publishers. Scott wears that fact as a badge of honor.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
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December 13, 2025
FTW
Another great read from Scott Blade; Widow rocks. Really great plot, character development, and pace. But the ending, man - that ending. Can’t wait for the next book.
Another great read from Scott Blade; Widow rocks. Really great plot, character development, and pace. But the ending, man - that ending. Can’t wait for the next book.
December 24, 2025
Jack Widow has hitchhiked his way to Nebraska. After being dropped off by a long haul trucker around midnight (not sure why the truckers story in the first couple of chapters was germane to the overall storyline). Jack comes upon an elderly man shooting at ghosts and seemingly in distress.
He helps him home and gets entangled in the family's business. Each section is preceded by a memory from the old man John Elton who seems to be spiraling into dementia. The memories cause a ripple effect involving the Chicago mob and a decades long vendetta.
Widow is there to save them all. It's not a typical Widow tale but the violent action the same!
He helps him home and gets entangled in the family's business. Each section is preceded by a memory from the old man John Elton who seems to be spiraling into dementia. The memories cause a ripple effect involving the Chicago mob and a decades long vendetta.
Widow is there to save them all. It's not a typical Widow tale but the violent action the same!
December 6, 2025
Widow is walking to Tent, NE when he comes across and old man shooting his shotgun at nobody. His name is John Elton, formerly Donnie D. of the Chicago mafia. His now deceased wife was the wife of the mafia boss. They had escaped together and now he has a horse ranch and family. He also has dementia. The past is about to catch up to him as now the Brasi family wants John and his entire family dead. Widow has his work cut out for him as car loads of mafia gunmen are on the way and all Widow has is a .38. Another excellent Widow!
December 10, 2025
Cornfields, horses, & false identities
Widow finds an elderly man in his pajamas, socked feet, & a coat, shouting at an unseen identity with a shotgun, lost in the past. Widow returns him to his home, where his grateful son, daughter-in-law, & two grandsons welcome Widow for saving their patriarch. And of course, nothing is ever as simple as it seems, as the lives in this small town start spinning out of control, & outside elements enter the picture. Widow repeatedly breaks the same hand trying to fix the problems erupting all around him.
Widow finds an elderly man in his pajamas, socked feet, & a coat, shouting at an unseen identity with a shotgun, lost in the past. Widow returns him to his home, where his grateful son, daughter-in-law, & two grandsons welcome Widow for saving their patriarch. And of course, nothing is ever as simple as it seems, as the lives in this small town start spinning out of control, & outside elements enter the picture. Widow repeatedly breaks the same hand trying to fix the problems erupting all around him.
December 15, 2025
Well, what can I neigh! Oops, say!
This has become my favourite widow book to date. We give Scott a lot of ribbing on FB about taking so long to write but that was worth the wait! It had me laughing until I was crying, the whole book he was reading thing was too funny among other things. But he was also his protective deadly Widow self. Plenty of action all the way through, you'll read it in one go. The ending was tied up really nicely. Get writing 22 Scott, can't wait!!!
This has become my favourite widow book to date. We give Scott a lot of ribbing on FB about taking so long to write but that was worth the wait! It had me laughing until I was crying, the whole book he was reading thing was too funny among other things. But he was also his protective deadly Widow self. Plenty of action all the way through, you'll read it in one go. The ending was tied up really nicely. Get writing 22 Scott, can't wait!!!
December 18, 2025
quite an adventure for Widow
I was slightly bored at first before l got caught up and had to finish it until the end.
This is something different in the adventures of Widow. But as always he is the unlikely hero.
I was slightly bored at first before l got caught up and had to finish it until the end.
This is something different in the adventures of Widow. But as always he is the unlikely hero.
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December 28, 2025Number 21 is the best read in the series
One of the teacher style books I have read them all. I could not put the book down. The only bummer
about this book is that i.finished it so quickly. Enjoy. It is a quick read.
One of the teacher style books I have read them all. I could not put the book down. The only bummer
about this book is that i.finished it so quickly. Enjoy. It is a quick read.
January 1, 2026
Nebraska
A very moving story. Widow was more involved with one community and family than before. Interesting story line. The ending did not have him leaving the town but can we assume he did?
A very moving story. Widow was more involved with one community and family than before. Interesting story line. The ending did not have him leaving the town but can we assume he did?
January 5, 2026
true drama with realistic characters and story
I think its the best Widow book yet with a feeling and intensity if the earliest Reacher books with moral justice adding ti the interest
I think its the best Widow book yet with a feeling and intensity if the earliest Reacher books with moral justice adding ti the interest
December 12, 2025
Edge of Seat Good!
As usual, Scott Blade hits another home run. The first page grabs you and doesn’t let go. Absolutely loved it!!
As usual, Scott Blade hits another home run. The first page grabs you and doesn’t let go. Absolutely loved it!!
December 14, 2025
Non stop action.
Another rollicking great story in this series with nonstop action keeping you gripped to the end. Widow is a great character.
Another rollicking great story in this series with nonstop action keeping you gripped to the end. Widow is a great character.
December 16, 2025
Very good book; seemed longer than others in this series. I rate it 5 stars.
December 16, 2025
one of the best
Really enjoyed this one, a great story, I like the links to the past and the little sub plots, great writing again Scott
Really enjoyed this one, a great story, I like the links to the past and the little sub plots, great writing again Scott
December 17, 2025
best one yet
Loved this book. Like the whole series but this one was the best. Look forward to more excitement. Just wish it would take longer to read
Loved this book. Like the whole series but this one was the best. Look forward to more excitement. Just wish it would take longer to read
December 20, 2025
Widow
Great story from Scott Blade once again, lol it’s a pity that u only get to read his books once a year, but really good I enjoyed it.
Great story from Scott Blade once again, lol it’s a pity that u only get to read his books once a year, but really good I enjoyed it.
December 30, 2025
Very good story !
December 30, 2025
good read
January 3, 2026
Excellent work
January 3, 2026
Not for the faint het
Exciting to the end. Families with so many problems with only one person to solve the drama, blood sweat and many tears.
Exciting to the end. Families with so many problems with only one person to solve the drama, blood sweat and many tears.
December 19, 2025
great reading
I hope I don’t have to wait very long for the next Jack Widow series. I have enjoyed all of them!!
I hope I don’t have to wait very long for the next Jack Widow series. I have enjoyed all of them!!
January 2, 2026
Amazing book of this great series! Scott Blades continue to write better and better and it shows as this series keep getting more and more captivating! Thanks so much for sharing your talent and long life to Widow!
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