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Faces of Evil #11
The Dying Room
As Birmingham's Medical Examiner, Dr. Sylvia Baron spends her time unraveling the secrets the dead keep. But Sylvia has a secret of her own that has haunted her for twenty years. Recent events have forced her to see how very precious life really is and she is determined to stop taking a single moment of hers for granted. She goes to private investigator Buddy Corlew for help. Trouble is, Corlew has a reputation for unraveling the ladies as well as the cases he accepts.
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
The Dying Room is the first in the stand alone novels featuring the Faces of Evil characters!
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
The Dying Room is the first in the stand alone novels featuring the Faces of Evil characters!
364 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2015
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Debra Webb
549 books2,383 followersDEBRA WEBB is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 170 novels, including reader favorites the Finley O'Sullivan and Devlin & Falco series. She is the recipient of the prestigious Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Romantic Suspense as well as numerous Reviewers Choice Awards. In 2012 Debra was honored as the first recipient of the esteemed L. A. Banks Warrior Woman Award for her courage, strength, and grace in the face of adversity. Recently Debra was awarded the distinguished Centennial Award for having achieved publication of her 100th novel.
With more than four million books in print in numerous languages and countries, Debra’s love of storytelling goes back to her childhood when her mother bought her an old typewriter in a tag sale. Born in Alabama, Debra grew up on a farm. She spent every available hour exploring the world around her and creating her stories. She wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until she spent three years working for the Commanding General of the US Army in Berlin behind the Iron Curtain and a five-year stint in NASA’s Shuttle Program that she realized her true calling. A collision course between suspense and romance was set. Since then she has expanded her work into some of the darkest places the human psyche dares to go. Visit Debra at www.debrawebb.com.
With more than four million books in print in numerous languages and countries, Debra’s love of storytelling goes back to her childhood when her mother bought her an old typewriter in a tag sale. Born in Alabama, Debra grew up on a farm. She spent every available hour exploring the world around her and creating her stories. She wrote her first story at age nine and her first romance at thirteen. It wasn’t until she spent three years working for the Commanding General of the US Army in Berlin behind the Iron Curtain and a five-year stint in NASA’s Shuttle Program that she realized her true calling. A collision course between suspense and romance was set. Since then she has expanded her work into some of the darkest places the human psyche dares to go. Visit Debra at www.debrawebb.com.
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March 29, 2015
THE DYING ROOM FACE OF EVIL keys in on events soon after Police Chief Dan Burnett and Deputy Chief Jess Harris’ wedding. Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her team begin investigating murders of prominent citizens of Birmingham. Medical Examiner Sylvia Baron makes a chilling discovery affecting her family as she autopsy’s the victims. Sylvia is also distracted by secrets of her own personal past and is unhappy with past decisions she has made. Events such as Jess and Dan’s wedding, baby showers, Lori and Chet announcing their wedding, and strange turns of events with PI Buddy Corlew have made Sylvia Baron wanting to make some changes.
Webb’s THE DYING ROOM involves her readers in the storyline by seeking to solve the murders and at the same time creating intriguing subplots. The great subplots give Webb an opportunity to expand all of the backstories of each key character. As the storyline unfolds Webb keeps the readers off balance with each changes direction. The author does not disappoint her FACES OF EVIL fans as she takes them on a fast moving ride through the past and present lives of major players in Birmingham, Alabama.
The author keeps transitioning back and forth between Jess’ murder investigations, Sylvia’s pursuit of information resulting from her autopsy discovery, and her decision to correct her mistakes. Webb expands Sylvia's character showing readers her feelings and concerns. Readers are given insight to challenges Sylvia faces protecting her secrets and keeping Jess aware of things that related to the victims. THE DYING ROOM expands the trust between Jess and Sylvia, and their friendship becomes stronger when Sylvia shares her concerns with Jess. Fans will learn interesting secrets of key support characters and enjoy seeing Jess Harris Burnett at her finest moments. Webb is an expert of mystery and suspense and adds a new dimension in this intriguing story that readers will enjoy. THE DYING ROOM is a must read and earns a 5 star ranking.
Webb’s THE DYING ROOM involves her readers in the storyline by seeking to solve the murders and at the same time creating intriguing subplots. The great subplots give Webb an opportunity to expand all of the backstories of each key character. As the storyline unfolds Webb keeps the readers off balance with each changes direction. The author does not disappoint her FACES OF EVIL fans as she takes them on a fast moving ride through the past and present lives of major players in Birmingham, Alabama.
The author keeps transitioning back and forth between Jess’ murder investigations, Sylvia’s pursuit of information resulting from her autopsy discovery, and her decision to correct her mistakes. Webb expands Sylvia's character showing readers her feelings and concerns. Readers are given insight to challenges Sylvia faces protecting her secrets and keeping Jess aware of things that related to the victims. THE DYING ROOM expands the trust between Jess and Sylvia, and their friendship becomes stronger when Sylvia shares her concerns with Jess. Fans will learn interesting secrets of key support characters and enjoy seeing Jess Harris Burnett at her finest moments. Webb is an expert of mystery and suspense and adds a new dimension in this intriguing story that readers will enjoy. THE DYING ROOM is a must read and earns a 5 star ranking.
May 20, 2015
This is the very last in the Faces of Evil series. Dr. Sylvia Baron, Medical Examiner, is spending her time trying to solve some person issues.
Firstly, several older gentlemen have been viciously murdered in their homes. All of them have a certain tattoo on the side of their head. That seems to be the only link between the victims. Sylvia's father .. Senator Robert Baron ... also has this tattoo.
Sylvia has two secrets. One is that she had a daughter she gave up 22 years previously. The other secret she has is that she has asked PI Buddy Corlew for help ... after having an embarrassing one night stand with the man.
Again, lots of action trying to find the killer and keeping Sylvia's father safe. Plus someone is having a baby ... really, really, soon ... maybe sooner than expected.
The book also comes with 2 short stories .... The Wedding and The Face of Evil (this is a novella --prequel to the series.
Loved the series, loved the characters.
Firstly, several older gentlemen have been viciously murdered in their homes. All of them have a certain tattoo on the side of their head. That seems to be the only link between the victims. Sylvia's father .. Senator Robert Baron ... also has this tattoo.
Sylvia has two secrets. One is that she had a daughter she gave up 22 years previously. The other secret she has is that she has asked PI Buddy Corlew for help ... after having an embarrassing one night stand with the man.
Again, lots of action trying to find the killer and keeping Sylvia's father safe. Plus someone is having a baby ... really, really, soon ... maybe sooner than expected.
The book also comes with 2 short stories .... The Wedding and The Face of Evil (this is a novella --prequel to the series.
Loved the series, loved the characters.
March 23, 2015
Debra Webb continues to astound. Her latest is the next transition in the previous Faces of Evil series.
As Birmingham's Medical Examiner, Dr. Sylvia Baron spends her time unraveling the secrets the dead keep. But Sylvia has a secret of her own that has haunted her for twenty years. Recent events have forced her to see how very precious life really is and she is determined to stop taking a single moment of hers for granted. She goes to private investigator Buddy Corlew for help. Trouble is, Corlew has a reputation for unraveling the ladies as well as the cases he accepts.
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
It will be great to get the stories for the rest of the characters from the series. The direction she took for Sylvia was so unpredicted.
This is a must read.
As Birmingham's Medical Examiner, Dr. Sylvia Baron spends her time unraveling the secrets the dead keep. But Sylvia has a secret of her own that has haunted her for twenty years. Recent events have forced her to see how very precious life really is and she is determined to stop taking a single moment of hers for granted. She goes to private investigator Buddy Corlew for help. Trouble is, Corlew has a reputation for unraveling the ladies as well as the cases he accepts.
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
It will be great to get the stories for the rest of the characters from the series. The direction she took for Sylvia was so unpredicted.
This is a must read.
February 25, 2015
This is the next book in the ongoing Faces of Evil series. It continues to follow Jess and Dan in their cases that they investigate. The Dying Room is a book about Jess investigating a new set of cases concerning the murders of high profile men in the city that appear to have no connection until Sylvia, the coroner, happens to see tattoos on every murder victim's scalp that are the same tattoo and in the same place. She remembers that her father also has the same tattoo. Meanwhile, the team is frantically trying to figure out who is behind this and, who else is literally marked before more murders occur. Jess is hugely pregnant but, refuses to let this investigation go, much to Dan's dismay. Something also happens with Sylvia and Buddy Corlew that makes me very happy!
Yet again, Ms. Webb has, yet again, written a book that you can't put down until the end. Another one you don't want to miss!
Yet again, Ms. Webb has, yet again, written a book that you can't put down until the end. Another one you don't want to miss!
March 23, 2015
Another excellent addition to the Faces of Evil family. The only problem I had with the book was it ended too soon for me and left a few loose ends that I would have liked to have answered. Like what was the big secret that the killer was killing those men over and how everyone else reacted when they found out about Sylvia's secret. Knowing Debra it will all be be answered in the next book but I like my answers now.
Overall this was an excellent and a very quick read. It tied up some loose ends, added some more things that can be built on in the series and was just a great book. The Dying Room definitely gets five out of five stars.
Overall this was an excellent and a very quick read. It tied up some loose ends, added some more things that can be built on in the series and was just a great book. The Dying Room definitely gets five out of five stars.
March 25, 2015
Debra Webb's The Dying room is a continuation of her hit series The Faces of Evil . It is a tail of how our past can come back to haunt us or even kill us. The horrific death of a prominent member of Birmingham's elite has a very pregnant Jess searching for answers, answers that can only be found in the history of some powerful families.
In the midst of this very touchy investigation, Medical Examiner Sylvia Baron is facing her own past and the decisions she made . Jess's investigation might point to her own father being in danger, but her own investigation might break her heart.
Fast paced and a thrilling ride!
#DebraWebb #FacesOfEvil
In the midst of this very touchy investigation, Medical Examiner Sylvia Baron is facing her own past and the decisions she made . Jess's investigation might point to her own father being in danger, but her own investigation might break her heart.
Fast paced and a thrilling ride!
#DebraWebb #FacesOfEvil
March 22, 2015
Debra Webb at her Best! The Dying Room is the first standalone novel in the Faces of Evil Series. It is the best of the best! Ms. Webb is truly a master storyteller. Reconnecting with Jess, Dan, and the gang is like visiting old friends. Don't miss out on reading this superbly written book!
March 1, 2020
Debra Webb has become one of my favorite authors. Just when you think you have it figured out she throws a curve at you. One of the best series out there.
March 29, 2015
This is the next book in the ongoing Faces of Evil series. It continues to follow Jess and Dan in their cases that they investigate.
The Dying Room is a book about Jess investigating new cases that are concerning the murders of high profile men that appear not to have any connection at all. The medical examiner Sylvia Baron, start seeing the same tattoos on every murder victim's scalp. But what was even stranger was that they were place in the same place on each victim. Sylvia, remembers that her Father, who is a prominent Senator, as having the same tattoo. Sylvia father who is a Senator refuses to tell the police or his daughter the truth about how the tattoos that are connecting the men, despite the fact that he is also a target too.
In the meantime Jess is searching for answers, answers that can only be found in the history of some of the powerful families.
Debra Webb, is at her best when it comes to mystery and suspense and the element of romance in her stories, plus the addition of intrigue. You will not want to put this book down until the very end. THE DYING ROOM is a must read book.
The Dying Room is a book about Jess investigating new cases that are concerning the murders of high profile men that appear not to have any connection at all. The medical examiner Sylvia Baron, start seeing the same tattoos on every murder victim's scalp. But what was even stranger was that they were place in the same place on each victim. Sylvia, remembers that her Father, who is a prominent Senator, as having the same tattoo. Sylvia father who is a Senator refuses to tell the police or his daughter the truth about how the tattoos that are connecting the men, despite the fact that he is also a target too.
In the meantime Jess is searching for answers, answers that can only be found in the history of some of the powerful families.
Debra Webb, is at her best when it comes to mystery and suspense and the element of romance in her stories, plus the addition of intrigue. You will not want to put this book down until the very end. THE DYING ROOM is a must read book.
March 20, 2017
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Blurb: As Birmingham's Medical Examiner, Dr. Sylvia Baron spends her time unraveling the secrets the dead keep. But Sylvia has a secret of her own that has haunted her for twenty years. Recent events have forced her to see how very precious life really is and she is determined to stop taking a single moment of hers for granted. She goes to private investigator Buddy Corlew for help. Trouble is, Corlew has a reputation for unraveling the ladies as well as the cases he accepts.
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
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Blurb: As Birmingham's Medical Examiner, Dr. Sylvia Baron spends her time unraveling the secrets the dead keep. But Sylvia has a secret of her own that has haunted her for twenty years. Recent events have forced her to see how very precious life really is and she is determined to stop taking a single moment of hers for granted. She goes to private investigator Buddy Corlew for help. Trouble is, Corlew has a reputation for unraveling the ladies as well as the cases he accepts.
Before Sylvia gets charmed out of more than her deepest secret by the enigmatic PI, she's summoned to a bizarre murder scene that will shake the city, as well as the Birmingham PD, to its very core. Working with Deputy Chief Jess Harris and her major crimes team, Sylvia is drawn into the most challenging case of her career.
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March 21, 2015
If you enjoyed the Faces of Evil series, you’ll love the Dying Room! Deputy Chief Jessie Harris Burnette, now married to her high school sweetheart Dan, has a new killer in town. The town’s men with old money and power seem to be the target. What do these men have in common besides money and power that they have kept secret for so long? Not only is a murderer loose in the town but one of Jessie’s friends has something on her mind lately.
This was such a good book and I enjoyed it so much that I read it twice. There is a reason Debra Webb is one of my favorite authors. She writes great romantic suspense books!
This was such a good book and I enjoyed it so much that I read it twice. There is a reason Debra Webb is one of my favorite authors. She writes great romantic suspense books!
July 13, 2015
Prominent men in Birmingham are dying. What do they have in common? The first victims have the same tattoo in the same spot which connects them. Medical examiner Sylvia Baron remembers her Father, a prominent Senator, has the same tattoo. Senator Baron refuses to tell the police or his daughter the truth about how the tattoos connect the men, despite the fact that he knows he is a target of the killer. Sylvia is also hiding a secret from her past. She hires PI Buddy Corlew to help her. Despite herself she is attracted to Buddy and sparks fly. Great romantic suspense book!
March 24, 2015
Jess, Dan, and the rest of the Faces of Evil crew are back for another case. Someone is killing prominent men of the community. Has someone from the past come back to make them pay for past transgressions and secrets? And does Dr. Sylvia Baron have past secrets of her own?
I love it and it was great reading another case about Jess, Dan, and all of the rest. I love Debra Webb's writing and again she does not disappoint. Can't wait for more, I hope!!!!!
I love it and it was great reading another case about Jess, Dan, and all of the rest. I love Debra Webb's writing and again she does not disappoint. Can't wait for more, I hope!!!!!
March 21, 2015
another installment worth waiting for:
There have been so many books in this series I keep expecting to be disappointed; hasn't happened and that is sign of an author worth reading. I was disappointed when the the story came to an end. Looking forward to June as the stories continue.
There have been so many books in this series I keep expecting to be disappointed; hasn't happened and that is sign of an author worth reading. I was disappointed when the the story came to an end. Looking forward to June as the stories continue.
March 26, 2015
This book is part of the Faces Of Evil series.This series is one of my favorites by Debra. I highly recommend that you read The Dying Room and the whole Faces Of Evil series. You will not be disappointed. The Dying Room is very fast paced and enjoyable to read. This story will keep you hooked from page one. The whole series is like that.
January 19, 2019
Sylvia is the medical examiner, a Senator’s daughter, and has a secret she has been keeping for years. She hires Buddy, a PI, to help her. They had an affair after a friends wedding several months ago. In this town everyone has secrets and someone is killing prominent people and Sylvia and the police must find him before anymore people die.
Good story. Sexy. Suspenseful. Secrets. I just didn’t care for all the point of views from so many different people. I think if you haven’t read the ones before this one, it’s a little confusing. ( Which I didn’t ).
* Read this as part of a box set FEEL THE HEAT *
Good story. Sexy. Suspenseful. Secrets. I just didn’t care for all the point of views from so many different people. I think if you haven’t read the ones before this one, it’s a little confusing. ( Which I didn’t ).
* Read this as part of a box set FEEL THE HEAT *
April 15, 2019
Someone is killing the elite people in Birmingham Alabama. They are being tortured and the race is on to find the person. Sylvia, the county coroner, comes from the elite part of town. She needs to help find this person because her father might be next. Buddy Corlew is a PI and Sylvia has hired him. The tension between the two of them is off the charts. As the hunt escalates, so does Buddy and Sylvia's relationship. In the end, it doesn't matter where you come from, it matters your strength of character.
January 13, 2021
2.5 stars
The relationship between Sylvia and Buddy was abruptly concluded - granted Buddy already acknowledged he liked Sylvia, but looks like Sylvia wasn't onboard yet when they talked about the result of her case, the next thing we know they're a couple.
I also thought I get to read what happened to Buddy when he was still with the BPD, was really looking forward to it.
The murder case was just okay, not interesting enough.
But overall, I liked all the characters so 2.5 stars for this.
The relationship between Sylvia and Buddy was abruptly concluded - granted Buddy already acknowledged he liked Sylvia, but looks like Sylvia wasn't onboard yet when they talked about the result of her case, the next thing we know they're a couple.
I also thought I get to read what happened to Buddy when he was still with the BPD, was really looking forward to it.
The murder case was just okay, not interesting enough.
But overall, I liked all the characters so 2.5 stars for this.
March 7, 2019
I read this, and it felt off. Too MUCH about Jesse being pregnant, 9 months. Pregnant. Every time Jesse's name came up, it felt like we're told she's still pregnant.
I realize after seeing some of the reviews why I don't think I like this book so much. It felt incomplete and ended the same way. Turns out, it's part of a LONG series of books. Had I realized that before reading, I wouldn't have bothered.
I realize after seeing some of the reviews why I don't think I like this book so much. It felt incomplete and ended the same way. Turns out, it's part of a LONG series of books. Had I realized that before reading, I wouldn't have bothered.
March 5, 2021
This review is not just for this book but also for the complete series. It’s absolutely fantastic!!
The storylines and plot are very well done, a lot of twists and turns and it kept me guessing all the time.
I fell in love with all the characters 😊 Jess, Dan, Buddy, Sylvia, Lori, Chet, Clint and the rest. This series made for some short nights for me because I couldn’t put the books away.
Very suspenseful, romantic and intriguing!
Definitely 5 stars ! Wish I could give more!
The storylines and plot are very well done, a lot of twists and turns and it kept me guessing all the time.
I fell in love with all the characters 😊 Jess, Dan, Buddy, Sylvia, Lori, Chet, Clint and the rest. This series made for some short nights for me because I couldn’t put the books away.
Very suspenseful, romantic and intriguing!
Definitely 5 stars ! Wish I could give more!
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March 14, 2019
I'm sorry to see the end of this series. It was good to get some closure on some of the relationships in the series. I'm happy for Sylvia and Buddy - odd pairing but sometimes those are the ones that work the best. Also, great news about Jess and Dan and their baby. Looking forward to reading the other series "Faces of Evil: Private Eyes".
April 12, 2023
I want more
Loved the book! But I feel like I want more. I want Chet and Lori’s wedding and baby, and I want to know Sylvia and Corlews future. I want to know what happens with Sylvia and Addie and what happens when Sylvia tells everyone about Addie. I just am so into this storyline text I feel like we need more books!
Loved the book! But I feel like I want more. I want Chet and Lori’s wedding and baby, and I want to know Sylvia and Corlews future. I want to know what happens with Sylvia and Addie and what happens when Sylvia tells everyone about Addie. I just am so into this storyline text I feel like we need more books!
December 3, 2021
Prominent citizens are the target of a killer
A tattoo marks them, by one who promoted them
He is now calling in to pay the debt, by killing
Not my favorite, victims were basically unknown
Sylvia has the role of secrets, with a new love
Reunion of one from the past.
Good series
A tattoo marks them, by one who promoted them
He is now calling in to pay the debt, by killing
Not my favorite, victims were basically unknown
Sylvia has the role of secrets, with a new love
Reunion of one from the past.
Good series
March 29, 2018
Could not put down
I would recommend this book, whole series actually to any reader who likes books that keep you on the edge of your chair. They certainly held my interest.
I would recommend this book, whole series actually to any reader who likes books that keep you on the edge of your chair. They certainly held my interest.
February 5, 2019
I'll be looking for the previous books; like-able characters, good plot, great story writing.
March 28, 2019
Never really got in to it. Maybe because I started in the middle of a series? I mainly stopped reading because breath and breathe are different words.
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November 21, 2020
Loved this book. Fast paced and a great read.
February 10, 2025
3.5 stars
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