Tom Parsons’ days are interrupted by an unsettling and peculiar stoppage of time. He dubs these terrifying events The Sleep and when they occur, he is left in a state of complete limbo, with nothing active but his eyes and mind. At first, he questions his own sanity. But when a sound cuts through the stillness, he realizes something else is out there. Watching. Waiting. Detective Kate Strathmore is hunting for a missing woman, and all signs point to Tom. But a chance encounter with a homeless man - who speaks of true evil lurking in the frozen moments between time - gives her pause. As Tom, Kate, and the old man confront the darkness hiding inside these moments, they find themselves in a fight for their lives... Because while others are asleep in the stillness, something else is wide awake. "Unnerving and utterly original, While Others Sleep grips you in a nightmare where time stands still and something ancient watches from the shadows—perfect for fans of Stephen King and The Silent Patient who crave psychological horror with a supernatural twist." -NewInBooks. Reviewed byMimie Odigwefor Readers' Favorite In Billy Joe Watkins' thriller, While Others Sleep, Tom Parson's mundane life is shattered when he discovers 'The Sleep'—inexplicable periods where time stops, the world pauses, people are suspended in mid-action, and an unsettling silence prevails. Tom realizes that he is awake. His body is trapped, yet his mind and eyes roam. Puzzled by the phenomenon, Tom doubts his sanity until an episode when he hears a sound. Aware that he is not the only one Awake during The Sleep, Tom's interest grows from fascination to obsession. His quest to discover what is out there leads him to something dark, lurking and hunting while the world sleeps. When Elizabeth Sanders vanishes suddenly on her way back from work, all fingers point to Tom Parson. The only one who believes in his innocence is a ragged, homeless old man. With more disappearances and stakes rising, Detective Kate Strathmore has to navigate the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural to solve this case before it is too late. The atmosphere in While Others Sleep is unsettling yet immersive. Billy Joe Watkins is a master of tension. He doesn't rush the suspense, letting it simmer, making every discovery significant. Like Tom, readers will feel trapped and helpless while trying to comprehend what happens during The Sleep. I felt excitement as Tom got closer to discovering the source of the sound and disappointment when he fell short. The fear of the unknown, the supernatural, the disappearance of Elizabeth Sanders, and the unexpected warmth between Detective Kate and the old man are well-done and make While Others Sleep a wonderful blend of psychological thriller and paranormal horror.