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Ashes to Ashes: An Evil Intentions Crime Thriller
Two days after Christmas, a nine-year-old boy vanishes without a trace.
A week into the investigation, the police hit dead ends and cold trails—until PI Justin Boyle and his team of International Investigators take on the case.
When Justin’s childhood best friend, Kyle, calls from jail convinced someone wants him dead, Justin can’t ignore him. Kyle’s plea is recover the money he buried years ago, track down his missing girlfriend, and post bail. The clues lead Justin to a sun-soaked paradise, but beneath the palm trees, nothing is what it seems.
At the same time, Justin and the International Investigators are working a cold case involving a missing child, Ethan Hoover. They build the case from scratch, catching the cracks in the police’s investigation, but they are overwhelmed by the potential suspects—boyfriends of the divorced mother, a jealous older brother craving his father’s attention, a neighborhood child predator, class bullies, and an overinvolved Little League coach.
With every suspect under scrutiny and time slipping away, they must push investigative boundaries and bend moral lines.
Justin and the International Investigators face two ticking outmaneuvering forces that may kill Kyle in jail, and locating Ethan before it’s too late. Betrayals, buried secrets, and dangerous alliances threaten every step of the way.
From bestselling author Phil M. Williams comes Book 3 in a heart-pounding crime thriller perfect for fans of gritty thrillers, razor-sharp twists, and flawed heroes who refuse to quit.
Ashes To Ashes will grip you from page one and won’t let go until the final reveal. Read it today!
A week into the investigation, the police hit dead ends and cold trails—until PI Justin Boyle and his team of International Investigators take on the case.
When Justin’s childhood best friend, Kyle, calls from jail convinced someone wants him dead, Justin can’t ignore him. Kyle’s plea is recover the money he buried years ago, track down his missing girlfriend, and post bail. The clues lead Justin to a sun-soaked paradise, but beneath the palm trees, nothing is what it seems.
At the same time, Justin and the International Investigators are working a cold case involving a missing child, Ethan Hoover. They build the case from scratch, catching the cracks in the police’s investigation, but they are overwhelmed by the potential suspects—boyfriends of the divorced mother, a jealous older brother craving his father’s attention, a neighborhood child predator, class bullies, and an overinvolved Little League coach.
With every suspect under scrutiny and time slipping away, they must push investigative boundaries and bend moral lines.
Justin and the International Investigators face two ticking outmaneuvering forces that may kill Kyle in jail, and locating Ethan before it’s too late. Betrayals, buried secrets, and dangerous alliances threaten every step of the way.
From bestselling author Phil M. Williams comes Book 3 in a heart-pounding crime thriller perfect for fans of gritty thrillers, razor-sharp twists, and flawed heroes who refuse to quit.
Ashes To Ashes will grip you from page one and won’t let go until the final reveal. Read it today!
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2026
About the author
Phil M. Williams
44 books378 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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July 1, 2026
I felt this novel should have been targeted to Young Readers rather than adults. The vocabulary and writing style reminded me of Nancy Drew mysteries that I read in preteen years. The plot was very thin and amateurish, and the explosions in the end were unexplained and disconnected from the plot. There wasn't much substance to recommend it to other readers.
May 20, 2026
Phil M. Williams has introduced us to an amazing cast of characters who work together to solve crimes the police departments haven't prioritized or are ignoring. With his writing he brings them to life showing not only their best sides but an occasional flaw. This is a novel and a series for middle school kids up to senior citizens. This is a perfect time for all the English teachers to add Evil Intentions to next year's curriculum.
May 21, 2026
The One Where it Gets Serious
Third book in series and even darker than previously. Paedophiles, child psychopaths, murder and attempted murder from start to finish. No room for the humour of the earlier books and the young investigators have well and truly grown up. Well observed and well written thriller but definitely one to file under "Adult Themes".
Third book in series and even darker than previously. Paedophiles, child psychopaths, murder and attempted murder from start to finish. No room for the humour of the earlier books and the young investigators have well and truly grown up. Well observed and well written thriller but definitely one to file under "Adult Themes".
May 24, 2026
Typical Phil M. Williams.
Once again Mr. Williams cut the cake of thriller crimes until one can't put the story down (without thinking about calories).
I got very little sleeping time: I was running for the next chapter, and the next, and the next, until I felt out to this review.
Thank you Mr. Williams for this hair-rising novel.
Once again Mr. Williams cut the cake of thriller crimes until one can't put the story down (without thinking about calories).
I got very little sleeping time: I was running for the next chapter, and the next, and the next, until I felt out to this review.
Thank you Mr. Williams for this hair-rising novel.
June 14, 2026
Ashes to Ashes.
Phil M. Williams writes novels that grip you from beginning to end. Ashes to Ashes is no exception and I hope there are more in the Evil Intentions Crime Thriller Series. Good characters and intriguing story lines will keep you turning the pages. Another twist at the end of the story, not expected, but a welcome finish. Highly recommended.
Phil M. Williams writes novels that grip you from beginning to end. Ashes to Ashes is no exception and I hope there are more in the Evil Intentions Crime Thriller Series. Good characters and intriguing story lines will keep you turning the pages. Another twist at the end of the story, not expected, but a welcome finish. Highly recommended.
June 5, 2026
I love this series!
I can't wait for the next one. I want to see what happens now. Great story, great plots and lots of twists. Highly recommend!
I can't wait for the next one. I want to see what happens now. Great story, great plots and lots of twists. Highly recommend!
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August 3, 2026Great Suspense
Fantastic ending to his third book in a
the series. I liked the characters and I always kept guessing as to what was next. Great book great author!
Fantastic ending to his third book in a
the series. I liked the characters and I always kept guessing as to what was next. Great book great author!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This third book in the Evil Intentions series is a compelling crime thriller. The young team of international investigators follows a twisted path to solve the disappearance of a young boy.
As expected with Novels by this author, you’ll find the best writing and character development.
I received an advanced copy from the author.
As expected with Novels by this author, you’ll find the best writing and character development.
I received an advanced copy from the author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
One this year's best books!
Phil M. Williams writes not only some of the very best books I've read, but also some of the most thought provoking. Though this book is brutal on my emotions, I couldn't put it down. The plot is thrilling but it's the honesty of the characters and situations that had me hooked on this series from the start. If I had to give my top pick of the year so far from all genres, it would be the Evil Intentions series.
Phil M. Williams writes not only some of the very best books I've read, but also some of the most thought provoking. Though this book is brutal on my emotions, I couldn't put it down. The plot is thrilling but it's the honesty of the characters and situations that had me hooked on this series from the start. If I had to give my top pick of the year so far from all genres, it would be the Evil Intentions series.
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