Agent Jess Harris is back in another thrilling installment of Debra Webb’s Faces of Evil series.
Jess is ready to start the next chapter in her life as the new deputy chief of Birmingham’s major crimes division. But with her first love, Chief of Police Dan Burnett, acting as her new boss, it looks like Jess won’t be able to put the past behind her that easily.
Jess has decided to focus all of her attention on work when a celebrated ballet instructor is found dead by one of her students. Though Jess’s instincts tell her otherwise, the death is ruled an accident, and the case is assigned to another division. Still, Jess can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to the story, and her investigation leads her into the worlds of Birmingham’s gang culture and its powerful elite.
Now Jess’s investigation has dug a little too deep, and there’s a target painted on her own forehead. Will she be able to solve the crime before her own life is in jeopardy?
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As an author, I get asked some of the funniest questions by friends and strangers alike. For example: What makes a woman who lives in a 112 year old house and who salvages junk to decorate her home and spends every extra minute in the garden write books about evil murderers? That’s a question I get whenever someone new moves into the neighborhood. The folks who’ve lived here for a few years know the story. But, every so often I have to explain to the newbies in this old village. I have loved scary, creepy stories since I was knee-high to a duck. I love figuring out unique ways to commit murder and digging up the motives that would prompt my character to do the deed. But mostly, I love writing about the ordinary folks like Jess Harris and Dan Burnett who step up to the plate and sacrifice much to become the heroes of my stories.
Another question I get really often is: Where in the world do you get your ideas? Well, let me just tell you, I could get inspiration at an estate sale (I’ve done it before!) or a neighborhood picnic. Just about anywhere. All it takes is watching a person carry out some routine activity like throw a few steaks on the grill or find an almost new hedge trimmer at a tag sale. People watching is my favorite way but I also read LOTS of newspapers. You’d be surprised what you find in the local police blotters.
Here’s another favorite: Have you ever used someone from your real life in one of your stories? That is a secret I will take to my grave. Suffice to say, we all have our ways of getting even! But, just to tickle your curiosity, when you read OBSESSION, the first book in the Faces of Evil series, remember that I am keeping that secret.
This question always cracks me up: What does a person like you do to relax? I honestly think some who ask this question (judging by the expression on their faces) expect me to say observe autopsies or ride alongs with cops. The answer is when I’m not working I do all those regular things that everyone does—house cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc. What I do for fun is gardening and exploring junk stores and old house. I love old houses!
And finally, the question that never fails to come out of someone’s mouth whenever I’m doing a book signing: Can you tell me where the bathroom is? My answer is always the same, “I’m sorry, I can’t tell you where the bathroom is, but I’d love to tell you about my new book.”
Even though you didn’t ask me about the bathroom, I’ll tell you about my latest release. POWER is the third book in my new Faces of Evil series. RT Book Reviews magazine gave POWER four and a half stars and said: Jess Harris doesn’t have to go looking for trouble–it finds her. Jess is one of the toughest, smartest, most stubborn lady cops to strut the pages lately, but Webb’s given her just enough vulnerability to keep her likable. This third entry in the Faces of Evil series is a hard-to-put-down police procedural with pitch-perfect voice, well-developed characters and a setting that is as much a part of the cast as the protagonists. I hope you’ll check out my new series! Come and visit me at www.thefacesofevil.com!
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GIVEAWAY!
Debra is giving away a prizepack of the following ARCs to one lucky reader!
To be entered to win, just leave a comment below. Open to U.S. residents only.
I really enjoy suspense stories but there are some stories where I do wonder how the author comes up with the story.
I’m a big fan of people watching. Just sitting on the boardwalk is a blast. The world passess in front of you.
Thanks for the giveaway.
I love to people watch. I don’t find stories there, but I am amazed what people do or say in public. I love your new series. Jess is the perfect heroine to carry a series.
Wow!! What a giveaway. Please put my name in the hat.
Your series sounds compelling and unique. Suspense novels are enthralling. Best wishes. Your post was interesting and special.
What a prize-pack! Please enter me to win! Thank you very much.
I love finding out bout new series. Looks like I have more to go out and buy. Thanks for the contest.
I love suspense stories. Can’t wait to read yours. Thanks for a great prize pack.
Love a good suspense book. Will be adding it to my TBR. Thanks.
Too funny! If I were to ever have the chance to meet an author I don’t think I would be asking about the bathroom. But you never know what would slip out of my mouth!
I love suspense, Debra….and Jess is great! I can’t wait to read this one! And lol on the Q’s…that is funny that you won’t tell if you’ve ever used anyone you’ve met in real life. I KNOW I would, I’d get great joy out of killing off in print those that totally annoy me in reality, lol.
GREAT blog post. and giveaway!
Nice prize pack. Count me in.
Thanks for sharing a bit about your author experience!
Sounds like Debra has a completely open & imaginative mind!
Thank you for sharing with us… love suspense!
I commend authors wherever and however they find their story
ideas ! I can tell you that I would not be able to do what they
do. That’s why I’m a reader, not a writer!!
Thanks for the giveaway and the opportunity to win!
Pat C.
I’ve been enjoying Debra’s series.
The questions you get asked are funny. And yes, people watching is a lot of fun. I had to renew my driver’s license at the DMV yesterday. Wow, that is a great place for people watching!
Love the gift pack! It’s sounds excellent!!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway. I am always looking for new series and books to read. This series sounds very good. Please enter me.
Welcome, Debra. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Great selection of books, Thanks for the chance.
Congrats on the book! Nice series.
Your home sounds like my dream home. The older, the better and to decorate with old things found would just make it so much better. Anything with history just draws me. This post and reading about your series reminded me of my grandmother who passed away in ’94. She would have loved your books. This was her favorite genre and I can picture her in my mind sitting in her rocking chair immersing herself into her thrillers. I miss her so badly but know that she is always with me watching over me. 🙂
What an amazing giveaway! Thank you for sharing with us and for giving us the chance in the giveaway.
This is another new author to me. I read Person of Interest last weekend and thought it was a very good story. It led me to check out Debra’s website. I will have to add her to my authors to buy list.
Thanks for the giveaway, there are some awesome authors there.
Elizabeth Gray
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I love mystery and suspense added to a good romance. It gives the plot so much more power.
The book sounds really good! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Sounds great. Im looking forward to reading it.
Enjoyed reading the comments and the questions you are asked. I have been to a lot of author presentations and you are right, they always ask personal questions instead of questions about the book.