Evil at Lake Seminole

The Shocking True Story Surrounding the Disappearance of Mike Williams

By: Steven B. Epstein

Narrated by: Steven B. Epstein

Did Mike accidentally drown in a Florida lake? Or was his disappearance the result of a sinister plot to kill him?

The crisp, predawn hours of December 16, 2000, began much as they had many Saturdays for avid duck hunter Mike Williams — on Lake Seminole, where he’d go to relax after a stressful work week. The Florida State grad was juggling fatherhood with a thriving real estate appraisal career. And that very evening? He and his high school sweetheart, Denise, planned to celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary.

But Mike Williams never returned home.

When an intense search of the lake’s marshy waters turned up only his hunting boat and a camouflage hat, investigators reached the morbid conclusion he’d fallen overboard and drowned, his body eaten by alligators. Nearly two decades passed before the dark secrets hidden at Lake Seminole — and elsewhere — were finally revealed.

Evil at Lake Seminole is a diabolical tale of betrayal, greed, and deception — and of a courageous mother who devoted her life and savings to uncovering the truth of what really happened to her son.

©2020 Steven B. Epstein (P)2020 Steven B. Epstein

Outstanding Read!

Even though this was a real life crime, Steven B. Epstein did a wonderful job of fleshing the story out and making it understandable. I enjoyed listening to this book, especially on my long drives, but I did finish it at home. Epstein also does an excellent job of narrating this book, I'm so glad he did. Please read this book, it involves a lot of drama, lies, attempts at intimidation and cheaters!!

Entertaining book, well written

Warning spoilers....I also read Steven Epstein’s book, Murder on Birchleaf drive. Both books were well written and talked about the lives of the people involved. Love this book and the ending because justice was served

When is the next book??

Unforgettable, riveting, and complete. Could not put it down. Narrator great. I am FSU alumni. Final word: WOW!

Very informative

I have followed this story since it aired on the show disappeared many years ago. It was so obvious who the killers were. This heartbreaking story tells the 18 year long fight for justice. The details are fascinating but very sad. It was told very well and I would definitely recommend it. I am very happy that warrior Mom Cheryl Williams and her son Nick finally received justice.

Another fantastic read by Steven B. Epstein.

After finishing Epstein's, Murder on Birchleaf Drive, I was excited to see he had a second book and jumped on it. I devoured this one over the course of two days and despite being vaguely familiar with the case, was astonished at what really happened. I appreciate Epstein's balance of observer, researcher and participant. I was especially impressed by the narration. I tend to be a little nervous when an author has chosen to do their own narration but Epstein delivers beautifully.