Be Careful in Malibu

By: Ken Williams

Narrated by: Bill Lewis

A routine bus ride to Malibu unravels when a man linked to a past hijacking attempt steps aboard, chaos erupts—teens scatter into Pacific Coast Highway traffic, and the driver’s pursuit to bring them back becomes a journey through the fires, quakes, and wrecks that have haunted his route for years.

But what begins as a story of protection turns inward. As the miles pass, the youth begin to fear for his safety, not their own. And in their final farewell—when they urge him to “take care in Malibu”—the truth of their concern delivers a quiet, devastating turn.

At once suspenseful and deeply human, Be Careful in Malibu explores the fragile boundaries between danger and safety, compassion and illusion, home and exile.

This novel offers a haunting meditation on empathy, labor, and the unseen costs of survival.

Every act of kindness carries its own shadow.

©2025 Ken Williams (P)2026 Ken Williams

Suspense PLUS History!

I love this book. I am a huge fan of Metro and the stunning beauty of Line 134 along the Pacific Coast highway, so of course I had to read this book. At its heart is a dispensary take yet what delighted me was the rich sprinkling of history about Malibu and beyond I did not know. The author weaves facts into this narrative that make it well worth the read/listen. Well done!