Would you become a criminal to do the right thing?Disgraced teacher, James Fisher, moved to a backwoods town, content to live his life in solitude. He was awakened from his apathy by a small girl with a big problem. James suspected Brittany was being abused and exploited by his neighbor. He called the police but soon realized his mistake, as the neighbor was related to the chief of police.Most … of police.
Most would’ve looked the other way. Getting involved placed James squarely in the crosshairs of the local police. James lacked the brawn or the connections to save himself, much less Brittany. The police held all the power, and they knew it. But that was also their weakness. They underestimated what the mild-mannered teacher and the young runaway would do for justice.
Buy Cesspool today if you enjoy vigilante justice page-turners with a side of underdog.
Adult language and content.
What readers are saying
“Wow. Just wow. This book was amazing. Every chapter, every page had me thinking about ideas, philosophies, current events, history in a different way.” – Elaine ★★★★★
“The writing is excellent, the pace quick, the characters and dialog believable. An excellent read.” – Dusty Sharp, Author of the Austin Conrad Series ★★★★★
“I have enjoyed this author before but this is his best yet. If you want a story that will keep you reading this is it. The story, the characters and the cunning displayed by the hero is some of the best fiction I’ve had the pleasure to read. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book. You won’t lay it down until the end.” – Patrick R. ★★★★★
“Wow! This was one of the best books I’ve read in a while. Twists, turns and unexpected events in every chapter. What a movie this would make.” – Kindle Customer ★★★★★
“This book was incredible! I read it in three days- the entire story is a whirlwind of fantastic characters, a perfect constancy of ups and downs throughout.” – Rae L. ★★★★★
more
Wrapped around a tale of abuse, and a friendship that defied many odds, Cesspool attacks a rural crime ring built on privilege, authority, and intimidation.
A complex plan arises to set a young woman free of the abuse, and bring justice to her tormentors. All in a small town that stiffly protects its own authorities.
Not your normal recreation read. It gets your mind working..
Well done.
Great read!
Cesspool was the third book I’ve read by Phil Williams, and each time it’s like a breath of fresh air. In a crowded market where so many authors write according to formula, Mr. Williams’ books push boundaries and genres. This one, for example, some might call a thriller, others suspense or vigilante justice. The hero is not some government assassin or ex-special forces operative. Just normal people pushed beyond their breaking point. Nor is it a typical action novel full of gun fights and car chases. The actions of the protagonist are more careful, better thought out. He anticipates troubles and prepares for them, rather than simply reacting after the fact. Mr. Williams once again shows us the depravity and corruption of those in power, and an underdog standing up to them. The name of the novel, Cesspool, is a clever double entendre: the literal cesspool is a physical feature central to the story, and the figurative cesspool that represents the corruption of the community leaders. The writing is excellent, the pace quick, the characters and dialog believable. An excellent read.
thoroughly enjoyed this book I found it hard to put down. great ending the little guy does a good job. Would recommend this to anyone and am looking for other books by the author.
The book was easy to read and moderately suspenseful, but it was hard for me to enjoy or to rate highly because the main character’s actions — central to the plot — were so improbable. He did daring and violent things that no-one of his background and temperament would do in real life, so I couldn’t suspend my disbelief.
book was good but ended too quick
Not your usual crime fiction/mystery novel. There were things I didn’t like in this book, but they were never gratuitous. The ending was unexpected but satisfying.
Very slow moving
This book kept me interested all the way through. I like how the characters develop nicely. You can relate. Great book.
I don’t ever review review books, but this was one of my favorite reads in the past year. Good characters, good story, couldn’t put it down as I got to the last quarter of the book.
Did not finish, not my type of book. Too many negative occurrences from infidelity to unhappiness in occupation.
Slow start, couldn’t get interested so didn’t finish reading the book.
This novel started up slow but it turned into a page turner. I was rooting for the main character all the way. I was surprised with how this book turned out.
Enjoyed a lot
I almost stopped reading half-way through because it seemed too dark, but I continued on and it resolved very satisfactorily.
Great read, went in a direction you would not think of after the first couple chapters. I thought it was another small town sheriff corruption book, and it was, with a twist.
I could not put this book down, my husband had to read it after I did.
Fantastic read. Loved it and could not put it down once I started reading.
This isn’t normally the genre I read but looking for something different, I ran across this. I have to say the writing is tight! Few writers have the ability to write in such a way as to paint a picture for the reader and keep the story moving along quickly. Phil Williams has done this. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Character development was great and the story is intelligent. Will be looking at other titles from this writer.