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Chilled to the Bone: An Evil Intentions Crime Thriller
A young teacher is being watched. Followed. Targeted? But by whom? A smitten student… or someone far more dangerous?
Sara Summers is the standout teacher at West Lebanon Middle School—admired, envied, and quietly resented. The attention she receives is constant—often flattering, but sometimes unsettling. So when anonymous emails from a “secret admirer” land in her inbox, she barely reacts. But everything changes when a package arrives on her doorstep containing an explicit object and a threatening note. Terrified, Sara contacts the police, but they offer little help.
Desperate for protection, Sara turns to Justin Boyle and the International Investigators. Their search uncovers a tangle of obsession and deceit, and every person in Sara’s orbit becomes a potential threat. The principal has a history of crossing lines. The gym teacher can’t keep his eyes—or hands—to himself. A jealous frenemy seems eager to watch Sara fall. An abusive ex refuses to let go. And a troubled student lingers long after the final bell. Any one of them could be the stalker closing in.
What begins as a simple secret admirer case spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Someone is hunting Sara, and they won’t stop until they get exactly what they want.
A gripping, twist‑packed thriller from bestselling author Phil M. Williams. Once you start, you won’t stop until the final, shocking page.
From bestselling author Phil M. Williams comes Book 2 in a heart-pounding crime thriller perfect for fans of gritty thrillers, razor-sharp twists, and flawed heroes who refuse to quit.
Without a Trace will grip you from page one and won’t let go until the final reveal. Read it today!
Sara Summers is the standout teacher at West Lebanon Middle School—admired, envied, and quietly resented. The attention she receives is constant—often flattering, but sometimes unsettling. So when anonymous emails from a “secret admirer” land in her inbox, she barely reacts. But everything changes when a package arrives on her doorstep containing an explicit object and a threatening note. Terrified, Sara contacts the police, but they offer little help.
Desperate for protection, Sara turns to Justin Boyle and the International Investigators. Their search uncovers a tangle of obsession and deceit, and every person in Sara’s orbit becomes a potential threat. The principal has a history of crossing lines. The gym teacher can’t keep his eyes—or hands—to himself. A jealous frenemy seems eager to watch Sara fall. An abusive ex refuses to let go. And a troubled student lingers long after the final bell. Any one of them could be the stalker closing in.
What begins as a simple secret admirer case spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Someone is hunting Sara, and they won’t stop until they get exactly what they want.
A gripping, twist‑packed thriller from bestselling author Phil M. Williams. Once you start, you won’t stop until the final, shocking page.
From bestselling author Phil M. Williams comes Book 2 in a heart-pounding crime thriller perfect for fans of gritty thrillers, razor-sharp twists, and flawed heroes who refuse to quit.
Without a Trace will grip you from page one and won’t let go until the final reveal. Read it today!
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2026
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Phil M. Williams
41 books370 followersPhil M. Williams is the author of twenty-five books primarily in the thriller genre. His thrillers span many subgenres, such as: murder mysteries, political, domestic, dystopian, legal, psychological, and technothrillers. His stories often feature regular Joes and Janes in extraordinary situations that are ripped from today’s headlines.
Williams lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Denise. When not writing, he can be found tending their permaculture farm.
If you’d like to read two of his thriller novels for free. Go to http://PhilWBooks.com.
Williams lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Denise. When not writing, he can be found tending their permaculture farm.
If you’d like to read two of his thriller novels for free. Go to http://PhilWBooks.com.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
March 4, 2026
Fantastic reading adventure that will introduce you to a group of teens investigating the stalking of a popular high school teacher. Suspense, mystery and lots of "Evil Intentions". Phil M. Williams delivers a well written and mesmerizing tale of investigation.
March 26, 2026
Another win!
I'm loving this new series by Phil M. Williams. Not superheroes, no super powers. Just a band of misfits righting wrongs as best they can. Keep 'em coming, Phil! Can't wait for the next installment!
I'm loving this new series by Phil M. Williams. Not superheroes, no super powers. Just a band of misfits righting wrongs as best they can. Keep 'em coming, Phil! Can't wait for the next installment!
April 27, 2026
The One With The Detective Agency
Second book in series of young, accidental detectives fulfilling their ambition to become real professionals at it. Surprisingly dark, often violent crimes and criminals rather than the cosy series it appears to be at first glance.
Second book in series of young, accidental detectives fulfilling their ambition to become real professionals at it. Surprisingly dark, often violent crimes and criminals rather than the cosy series it appears to be at first glance.
March 13, 2026
good read
I always like a story that brings people together and they can start their own business with each partner bringing their own individual skills
I always like a story that brings people together and they can start their own business with each partner bringing their own individual skills
May 6, 2026
Couldn't put it down
Couldn't put it down and now I can't wait for the next installment in this wonderful series of private investigators and their rescue dog, Chico.
Couldn't put it down and now I can't wait for the next installment in this wonderful series of private investigators and their rescue dog, Chico.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing series!
Fresh from the success of their first case, rescuing a local teen from human trafficking, these four unlikely heroes have embarked on a new path and opened their own detective agency. This is completely unlike any series I've read before. It swings between the everyday struggles to survive and connect to the slightest twinge of the paranormal, perhaps latent tendencies many people don't even know they have. Underneath all else is a terse driving plot that's addictive.
Fresh from the success of their first case, rescuing a local teen from human trafficking, these four unlikely heroes have embarked on a new path and opened their own detective agency. This is completely unlike any series I've read before. It swings between the everyday struggles to survive and connect to the slightest twinge of the paranormal, perhaps latent tendencies many people don't even know they have. Underneath all else is a terse driving plot that's addictive.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Evil Again
The newly formed International Investigators, a mix of ages and talent, and a dog, take on cases or varied complexity and outcome.
In this well written series book, the clues and searches lead to complications, conflict, and resolutions. Lovers of investigative procedures and mysteries will be drawn to the complex plot lines.
The newly formed International Investigators, a mix of ages and talent, and a dog, take on cases or varied complexity and outcome.
In this well written series book, the clues and searches lead to complications, conflict, and resolutions. Lovers of investigative procedures and mysteries will be drawn to the complex plot lines.
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