A Conspiracy to Ponder is a captivating novel of suspense and murder by Margaret I. Williams. Joe Clark, a police detective must follow a winding trail of clues to learn once and for all who murdered his brother years ago. Joe must uncover the vile secret behind the disappearances of thirteen women and take a hazardous stand against a cruel and shadowy figure who uses his wealth and power as a shield against the law. A Conspiracy to Ponder is recommended as a superbly crafted, thoroughly exciting, page-turner of a mystery.--James A. Cox, Editor-In-Chief, Midwest Book Review

Margaret I. Williams has written a magnificent debut novel. The characters are well developed and the suspense is cutting edge. The novel is truly a page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. If you are looking to read a suspenseful, action-packed novel that has a very unique, unconventional plot, and will leave you with much to ponder, this is definitely a novel for you. I cannot wait to read more from this author.--Latoya Carter-Qawiyy, The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

A Conspiracy to Ponder is well written, and has a few sub-plots to help move the story along. This debut novel shows amazing talent. I highly recommend this novel to all mystery lovers.--Detra Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews

A Conspiracy to Ponder is full of mystery and suspense. She is one talented author. This book is very hard to put down; it kept my interest until the very end-- not many books can do that. Williams’ writing style is smooth, and easy to read. Her characters, Wu Chong and Joe Clark, are realistic. The dialogue, chemistry and mannerisms between the two work well. Bravo!--Jennifer LB Leese

Williams tells a great story in easy-to-read prose without losing the important elements of mystery and suspense. A real page-turner! I read it in two sittings! I look forward to another Wu Chong and Joe Clark mystery.--Dorothy L. Ferebee, Books for Blacks

A Conspiracy to Ponder is a fast moving international murder mystery with multiple sub-plots and a familiar storyline... Margaret provides detailed descriptions of each person and scene to the extent you are drawn in and can visualize being in that room or seeing that person.--A Literary Sisterhood Book Club, Warren, OH

The Youngstown native’s fiction called A Conspiracy to Ponder will keep seasoned readers on the edge of their seats.--M. Mike McNair, Publisher, The Buckeye Review

The book is a suspense thriller that takes place on the south side of Chicago beginning in 1996. Ms. Williams indeed has writing techniques that will signature her gift of writing to stand out from the crowd.--The AAWoman Book Club African American Woman to Woman Newspaper

In Chicago in the 1980s, Joe Clark had been a member of the Black Kings gang, but by 1996 he is an honest police detective though the murder of his brother six years ago still burns deep in his mind. At Romeos, another former gang member Chuck Thornton sees Joe for the first time in several years. Later Chuck mentions that to his partner Benny Schroeder, another member of the Black Kings.

Benny and Chuck kidnap black women for a living. When Chuck becomes greedy Benny kills him. Unaware that Joe is a cop Benny offers him an opportunity to make easy money. Joe notifies his superior and receives sanctioning to go undercover in an attempt to break the ring and save fifteen abducted women. Though working from the inside, Joe gets an ally when Chinese reporter Wu Chong tracks the death of his cousin to an organ harvesting gang tied to the Chicago mob.

Though organ harvesting has been used a lot lately and medical records are in the news via new laws on portability and government intrusion, readers will appreciate this powerful police procedural. The story line is fast-paced as Joe becomes involved with the gang kidnapping black women. Joe is a terrific hero, who is a converted believer in the law. Readers will enjoy his take on Chicago from a vastly different perspective than say Bueller. --Harriet Klausner

Williams knows how to spin a good tale and she does so in A Conspiracy to Ponder. When Joe Clark's brother was shot to death, it altered Joe's life. Now, six years later, as a police detective, he is investigating the disappearances of thirteen women in the Chicago area.

The larger plot involves an international donor operation, and the abducted women are being held in an abandoned hospital, where doctors perform illegal surgical procedures. Joe is aided in his search for the culprits by Wu Chong, a reporter from China, with an agenda of his own.

When Joe stumbles on to the bloody trail of a sinister man known as the Colonel, the plot begins to thicken. There are so many exciting facets to this suspense...an absolute must read! --Delores Thornton

M.I. Williams captivates readers with her superbly written yarn about the underworld of corrupt business and government officals preying on women to make money. The plot is intertwined with complex themes and robust characters that make for a read faster than a Nascar race. The author's personal experience with the disturbing notion of abducting black female women for vital organs only adds a deep chill to this "fictional" story. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense thrillers and conspiracy theories. This one has a special twist to it that will keep you spellbound for days after you've put it down! You know what I mean? --Richard Griffin

Margaret Williams pens an excellent thriller that describes an international conspiracy where black females are robbed of vital organs to heal the world's most wealthy. With corruption extending to the highest levels of government, Williams describes in fantasic detail an underworld crime ring with vast resources and global black market connections. This is a book I could not put down. What is even more impressive than the book itself, is that this is her debut novel! This book has the makings of a great screenplay, that will leave you spellbound. --Urbaita

I finished reading your book last night. It's simply one of those books that you gotta finish. I don't think I've ever read a book so quickly. I really enjoyed it. You did an excellent job of keeping the story going and it was very easy to read. There were so many different things going on at the beginning and you brought it all together in a believable way. Leaving the doctor and superintendent certainly makes you wonder what ever happened to them.....sequel? I can certainly see how this book would make an excellent movie. I can't wait to see it happen! --Reader


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