Faces of Evil Series by Debra Webb, Carol Schneider

Finally, the much anticipated Christmas prequel novella to the blockbuster thriller OBSESSION is here! Ten years ago... Special Agent Jess Harris has closed another tough case and now she's determined to make it home to spend Christmas with her only family, her sister. Jess needs a break and taking it far away from work is the only way to keep her mind off the many faces of evil waiting in the stack of case files on her desk. Running into the past wasn't part of the plan.. moreFinally, the much anticipated Christmas prequel novella to the blockbuster thriller OBSESSION is here! Ten years ago... Special Agent Jess Harris has closed another tough case and now she's determined to make it home to spend Christmas with her only family, her sister. Jess needs a break and taking it far away from work is the only way to keep her mind off the many faces of evil waiting in the stack of case files on her desk. Running into the past wasn't part of the plan... Daniel Burnett was Jess's first love. She'd fallen hard for him in high school. Together they'd gone off to college with big dreams. But not all dreams come true. Jess hasn't seen Dan in ten years when they run into each other on Christmas Eve night...yet no force on earth can keep them apart. Show more Show less less

She thought she'd left the murders—and his obsession—behind . . . Special Agent Jess Harris has spent more than a decade studying the many faces of evil. In her determination to stop a serial killer, she broke the rules, and it cost her everything. With her career in need of resuscitation and her love life dead and buried, Jess jumps at a chance to advise on a case that has the top detectives of Birmingham, Alabama, stumped... moreShe thought she'd left the murders—and his obsession—behind . . . Special Agent Jess Harris has spent more than a decade studying the many faces of evil. In her determination to stop a serial killer, she broke the rules, and it cost her everything. With her career in need of resuscitation and her love life dead and buried, Jess jumps at a chance to advise on a case that has the top detectives of Birmingham, Alabama, stumped. But the case forces her to confront all the reasons she put her hometown—and her first love—in her rearview mirror. Four young women have gone missing, and Police Chief Dan Burnett will do anything to find them before it's too late—even if it means asking for help from the woman who has spent a decade avoiding him. Jess agrees to lend a hand and welcomes the diversion of a new case, a new life to save to make up for the victims she's lost. But then the unthinkable happens: the crazed serial killer from her past follows Jess to Birmingham. The situation is becoming increasingly desperate—and time is swiftly running out... less

The Faces of Evil Series: Book 2Her nightmare isn't over yet . . . The Player is a master in the art of torture and murder. No one had ever gotten close to capturing him until Special Agent Jess Harris targeted him with her relentless determination. Jess's actions may have cost her a job with the bureau, but the Player still wants his vengeance and he'll make Jess pay in ways she never imagined. The first victim is Jess's friend-and the killer won't stop there... moreThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 2Her nightmare isn't over yet . . . The Player is a master in the art of torture and murder. No one had ever gotten close to capturing him until Special Agent Jess Harris targeted him with her relentless determination. Jess's actions may have cost her a job with the bureau, but the Player still wants his vengeance and he'll make Jess pay in ways she never imagined. The first victim is Jess's friend-and the killer won't stop there. With each new death Jess becomes more certain that the only way to stop the Player is to give him what he really wants: her. Chief of Police Dan Burnett is determined to give Jess her confidence and her life back. With an offer on the table, a position as deputy chief of a new division, can Jess risk staying in her hometown and putting those around her in more danger? Or will she walk away to protect everyone she loves-including Dan, who just may want her back in his arms? The stakes are high, and a single impulse will determine who survives the Player's final, deadly game . . . "Compelling main characters and chilling villains elevate Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series into the realm of high-intensity thrillers that readers won't be able to resist." -- New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons"Just when you think Debra Webb can't get any better, she does. OBSESSION is her best work yet. This gritty, edge of your seat, white knuckle thriller is peopled with tough, credible characters and a brilliant plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. Move over Jack Reacher - Jess Harris is comin' to town." -- Cindy Gerard, New York Times best-selling author, award winning author of the Black Ops, Inc. series"Debra Webb's name says it all..."-- Karen Rose less

The Faces of Evil Series: Book 3 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... moreThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 3 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? "Compelling main characters and chilling villains elevate Debra Webb's Faces of Evil series into the realm of high-intensity thrillers that readers won't be able to resist." -- New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons"Just when you think Debra Webb can't get any better, she does. OBSESSION is her best work yet. This gritty, edge of your seat, white knuckle thriller is peopled with tough, credible characters and a brilliant plot that will keep you guessing until the very end. Move over Jack Reacher - Jess Harris is comin' to town." -- Cindy Gerard, New York Times best-selling author, award winning author of the Black Ops, Inc. series"Debra Webb's name says it all..." -- Karen Rose less

The Faces of Evil Series: Book 4 When Jess Harris moved back to her Alabama hometown, she thought she'd left her past behind her. But the blood bath the new Major Crimes deputy chief finds at a murder scene is beyond even the savagery of Eric Spears, the serial killer who now haunts Jess's life with terrifying text messages. Amid eerie echoes of the Charles Manson massacre, Jess investigates the dismemberment of a cop's wife while her baby lay sleeping down the hall... moreThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 4 When Jess Harris moved back to her Alabama hometown, she thought she'd left her past behind her. But the blood bath the new Major Crimes deputy chief finds at a murder scene is beyond even the savagery of Eric Spears, the serial killer who now haunts Jess's life with terrifying text messages. Amid eerie echoes of the Charles Manson massacre, Jess investigates the dismemberment of a cop's wife while her baby lay sleeping down the hall. The discovery of two more headless victims makes Jess wonder if it's a gang-related slaying, a personal vendetta . . . or something else. And the sudden reappearance of her ex-husband makes her question her future with Chief of Police Dan Burnett. Now as the net widens to include a shocking suspect, Jess realizes that the identity of the killer may lie with an autistic eight-year-old boy. With inner-city tensions at an all-time high and the community calling for blood, Jess must race to save an innocent child-and prevent a final, horrifying act of rage. less

The Faces of Evil Series: Book 5 The desire for revenge can never be sated . . . When her beloved high school teacher appears on her doorstep, Deputy Chief Jess Harris is flooded with fond memories-until the woman says she's about to be charged with murder. Called to the scene of the crime, Jess learns the victim of the bizarre and brutal slaying was a member of Birmingham's famed "Five." Twelve years ago, the Five were rich, popular high school seniors who threw one wild last party... moreThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 5 The desire for revenge can never be sated . . . When her beloved high school teacher appears on her doorstep, Deputy Chief Jess Harris is flooded with fond memories-until the woman says she's about to be charged with murder. Called to the scene of the crime, Jess learns the victim of the bizarre and brutal slaying was a member of Birmingham's famed "Five." Twelve years ago, the Five were rich, popular high school seniors who threw one wild last party. Two social outcasts were invited to play in the "loser games." The next morning, one player killed himself. Now Jess fears that an invitation to an upcoming class reunion may have forced the Five to play a new deadly game. As Jess fights to keep her former teacher from suspicion-and her relationship with Chief Dan Burnett separate from her work life-she knows she is caught in a vicious cycle of vengeance. And the killer is far from finished . . . less

Twelve years ago, the "Five" were on top of the world. They were rich, popular and about to head off to Ivy League universities. The world was theirs for the taking. It was their last weekend in Birmingham before going away and one final intense party was a must. But what was the point of being on top of the world if there was no one to look down on?The Five invited two social outcasts in the graduating class to their final party, and set the loser games in motion... moreTwelve years ago, the "Five" were on top of the world. They were rich, popular and about to head off to Ivy League universities. The world was theirs for the taking. It was their last weekend in Birmingham before going away and one final intense party was a must. But what was the point of being on top of the world if there was no one to look down on?The Five invited two social outcasts in the graduating class to their final party, and set the loser games in motion. One of the two "losers" refused to play. He begged his friend to leave with him, but his friend was determined to stay. He was sick of being called a loser and a coward. The next morning he was dead. The police ruled his death a suicide. One shot to the head. Gunpowder residue on his hand.A dozen years later all but one of the Five remains successful and frequents the Magic City's lifestyle pages. An invitation to a very special class reunion brings the Five face-to-face with the past and the warning that they're all going to pay, one by one. And then a new game is set in motion.The first bizarre murder scene has Jess Harris and her team scrambling to translate the message the killer is sending. One thing is clear, he is far from finished.The fourth novel in Debra Webb's bestselling Faces of Evil romantic suspense series.Twelve years ago, the "Five" were on top of the world. They were rich, popular and about to head off to Ivy League universities. The world was theirs for the taking. It was their last weekend in Birmingham before going away and one final intense party was a must. But what was the point of being on top of the world if there was no one to look down on?The Five invited two social outcasts in the graduating class to their final party, and set the loser games in motion. One of the two "losers" refused to play. He begged his friend to leave with him, but his friend was determined to stay. He was sick of being called a loser and a coward. The next morning he was dead. The police ruled his death a suicide. One shot to the head. Gunpowder residue on his hand.A dozen years later all but one of the Five remains successful and frequents the Magic City's lifestyle pages. An invitation to a very special class reunion brings the Five face-to-face with the past and the warning that they're all going to pay, one by one. And then a new game is set in motion.The first bizarre murder scene has Jess Harris and her team scrambling to translate the message the killer is sending. One thing is clear, he is far from finished. less

The Faces of Evil Series: Book 6 "Gritty, edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle thriller . . . Move over Jack Reacher-Jess Harris is comin' to town." -Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author, on Obsession "Debra Webb is a master storyteller." -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author He has a ruthless past . . . Three photos of three unknown women. Sent to Deputy Chief Jess Harris by the Player, one of the world's most sadistic killers... moreThe Faces of Evil Series: Book 6 "Gritty, edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckle thriller . . . Move over Jack Reacher-Jess Harris is comin' to town." -Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author, on Obsession "Debra Webb is a master storyteller." -Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author He has a ruthless past . . . Three photos of three unknown women. Sent to Deputy Chief Jess Harris by the Player, one of the world's most sadistic killers. The Player is taunting her, and Jess is more than ready to take on his challenge. Only one thing could distract her from the Player's deadly game: the appearance of a clue to long-unsolved cases. For years Birmingham's children were vanishing-one per year, always on a full moon-until the disappearances stopped and the Man in the Moon case went cold. No leads on the children were ever found-until now. Jess has no choice but to pursue the case. Someone is reaching out to her, sending her mementos of the missing children, and the citizens of Birmingham deserve justice. But after years of silence, has the Man in the Moon really resurfaced? Or is he just another pawn in the Player's game? less

Book 7 in the Faces of Evil series. Serial killer Eric Spears is far from done. He has chosen his next victim and Deputy Chief Jess Harris knows it's only a matter of time until he comes for her. The murders are vicious, the killer relentless. Has Birmingham's major crimes team run into its most baffling and deadly case yet? Don't miss the next thrilling installment of the Faces of Evil!

Depraved is the tenth book in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Faces of Evil series. The finale is coming! Are you ready? Have you ordered Heinous, book 9? Don't miss a single book in this terrifyingly fast paced series! The serial killer obsessed with Deputy Chief Jess Harris has finally been cornered but the body count is still rising. With only the two-book finale left, the Faces of Evil series has reached critical mass... moreDepraved is the tenth book in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Faces of Evil series. The finale is coming! Are you ready? Have you ordered Heinous, book 9? Don't miss a single book in this terrifyingly fast paced series! The serial killer obsessed with Deputy Chief Jess Harris has finally been cornered but the body count is still rising. With only the two-book finale left, the Faces of Evil series has reached critical mass. Chief of Police Dan Burnett is on administrative leave, his life is falling apart and the remains of the detective he is suspected of murdering have been found. Worse, his missing ex-wife is back to finish something she started years ago--putting a bullet in his head. Deputy Chief Harold Black has assumed the post of Birmingham's top cop, a dream of his for more than a decade--but why is he suddenly second guessing the events that put him there? Private Detective Buddy Corlew is poised face to face with serial killer Eric Spears and Jess Harris has just learned that everything she thought she knew about where she came from is a lie. There's only one way to end this--someone has to die... Don't miss the next book in the decade's best series! See why readers and reviewers alike are saying you can't put these books down once you start reading! less

Deputy Chief Jess Harris knows her time is running out. Somehow she must protect the people she loves and any more innocent victims from the serial killer obsessed with her.Is sacrificing herself the only way to stop this evil?Don't miss the latest installment of this thrilling series!

The body count is rising. The serial killer obsessed with Birmingham’s Deputy Chief Jess Harris is getting closer, and he knows Jess’s secret. Can she protect the child she carries and the people she loves from Eric Spears and his followers? The body farm discovered in a small Alabama town has many buried secrets... moreThe body count is rising. The serial killer obsessed with Birmingham’s Deputy Chief Jess Harris is getting closer, and he knows Jess’s secret. Can she protect the child she carries and the people she loves from Eric Spears and his followers? The body farm discovered in a small Alabama town has many buried secrets. Is the truth about Jess’s past buried there too? Will learning what really happened to her mother and father help Jess stop the killer determined to have her? Only three more levels in the Faces of Evil series! Don’t miss this one! less

Depraved is the tenth book in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Faces of Evil series. The finale is coming! Are you ready? Have you ordered Heinous, book 9? Don't miss a single book in this terrifyingly fast paced series! The serial killer obsessed with Deputy Chief Jess Harris has finally been cornered but the body count is still rising. With only the two-book finale left, the Faces of Evil series has reached critical mass... moreDepraved is the tenth book in the bestselling, critically acclaimed Faces of Evil series. The finale is coming! Are you ready? Have you ordered Heinous, book 9? Don't miss a single book in this terrifyingly fast paced series! The serial killer obsessed with Deputy Chief Jess Harris has finally been cornered but the body count is still rising. With only the two-book finale left, the Faces of Evil series has reached critical mass. Chief of Police Dan Burnett is on administrative leave, his life is falling apart and the remains of the detective he is suspected of murdering have been found. Worse, his missing ex-wife is back to finish something she started years ago--putting a bullet in his head. Deputy Chief Harold Black has assumed the post of Birmingham's top cop, a dream of his for more than a decade--but why is he suddenly second guessing the events that put him there? Private Detective Buddy Corlew is poised face to face with serial killer Eric Spears and Jess Harris has just learned that everything she thought she knew about where she came from is a lie. There's only one way to end this--someone has to die... less

Don't miss the wedding of the year! The major crimes team in Birmingham, Alabama, has encountered so many faces of evil this year...it's time for a celebration. Someone is getting married! Will it be the long awaited nuptials of Jess and Dan or the passionate vows of Lori and Chet? Or maybe Sylvia has finally found the one. Take this beautiful journey with the cast of the Faces of Evil.

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... moreAs 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! less