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Dr. Annabel Tilson #3
Desperate to Die
Euthanasia, suicide, and murder on the medical ward...
*****
This is the third book in the medical and personal adventures of Dr. Annabel Tilson, but each book can stand alone.
Book One: DEAD STILL
Book Two: DEADLY DELUSIONS
Book Three: DESPERATE TO DIE
Book Four: DEATH GRIP
Book Five: DOWNRIGHT DEAD
Book Six: DANGEROUS DOCTOR
Is there a fine line between euthanasia, suicide, and murder? Medical student Annabel Tilson is deep into her internal medicine rotation when one of her patients dies of natural causes which may not be typical at all. As she undergoes a personal loss herself and is confused by the male friendships in her life, she realizes there are no easy solutions to difficult problems such as end-of-life care. Meanwhile, however, her patients’ lives are at stake.
˃˃˃ A thought-provoking, emotional, and riveting medical suspense...Which is it? Are Machiavellian deeds being done or perpetrated on Annabel’s discharged patients and those on the medical floor? Or are painful deaths and intolerable situations being circumvented for some patients by an angelic protector? Get ready for a surprising and unexpected plot: the manner in which life ends…
˃˃˃ Book Three in the medical and personal adventures of Dr. Annabel Tilson. Scroll Up And Grab Your Copy Of Desperate to Die Today!*****
This is the third book in the medical and personal adventures of Dr. Annabel Tilson, but each book can stand alone.
Book One: DEAD STILL
Book Two: DEADLY DELUSIONS
Book Three: DESPERATE TO DIE
Book Four: DEATH GRIP
Book Five: DOWNRIGHT DEAD
Book Six: DANGEROUS DOCTOR
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2019
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33 people want to read
About the author
Barbara Ebel
38 books126 followersBarbara Ebel is an award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author who sprinkles credible medicine into the background of her medical suspense novels. Since she is a physician and specialized in Anesthesiology, her operating room scenes shine. However, her vivid characters and plots take center stage.
She has penned three medical suspense series, and two separate medical novels. Definitely check out the New Book Release at the bottom.....
“Doctor Barbara’s” Dr. Annabel Tilson series includes six books (which can each stand alone), and is based on a female medical sleuth who promises exciting times on the wards as well as in her personal life. Two books in the series have won awards: Death Grip, the 4th book, won the 2018 NIEA award (National Indie Excellence Award), and Deadly Delusions won the 2017 Kindle Book Awards Semi-Finalist for thrillers.
Her first series, the Dr. Danny Tilson novels, takes place in Tennessee and is based on a neurosurgeon who has his hands full in the O.R. as well as in his personal life due to a female villainess, a favorite character of readers (who have a love-hate relationship with her). Dr. Danny’s third book, Collateral Circulation, was the 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist for Medical Thrillers. Operation Neurosurgeon, the first book in the series, was the top finalist for best-selling medical mystery books in 2012. (Best Selling Books' blog announced on PR Buzz Press Release Wire, Chicago, IL).
Dr. Ebel lives in a natural wildlife corridor in Tennessee with her husband and dogs. She maintains an active, non-clinical role in medicine, and loves to hear from readers.
You may find more information about her and her books at:
http://barbaraebelmd.com
Her twitter handle is: @barbaraebel
In addition to her adult writing, she has illustrated and penned a children's book series called Chester the Chesapeake. The books developed during her philanthropic visits with her therapy dog, Chester. The dog books continue to inspire adults and children alike. (Chester the Chesapeake).
NEW BOOK RELEASE April 2024:
"BLUE, the Deaf Agility Dog," is a heartwarming story about BLUE, who is a deaf, rescued dog owned and trained by the author.
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August 28, 2017
Eh
Not too impressed. All the books I've read so far from this author, seven as of now, lack so much: proper grammar and punctuation, no real plot line, no crescendo... It's really just ... stale.
Not too impressed. All the books I've read so far from this author, seven as of now, lack so much: proper grammar and punctuation, no real plot line, no crescendo... It's really just ... stale.
November 15, 2018
Dr. Annabelle
Dr Barbara creates her medical mysteries with strong characters that are developing as you turn the page.
I am excited each time I start the next book in this series.
Thank you Dr. B!!
Dr Barbara creates her medical mysteries with strong characters that are developing as you turn the page.
I am excited each time I start the next book in this series.
Thank you Dr. B!!
December 16, 2017
Desperate to Die
This was such a good read. This story also has a great twist to it. Please take the time to read this book.
This was such a good read. This story also has a great twist to it. Please take the time to read this book.
August 30, 2020
This is the third book in this series that I have read. I very much enjoy the medical aspects and love learning all the things the medical students have to know. That is why I have read these.
Spoiler alert!!
However, I have to say that the protagonist is a disappointment for me. Basically she has the morals of an alley cat and the common sense and judgment of an amoeba And that is probably an insult to an amoeba! She is supposed to be a very smart, almost brilliant medical student. Her care and advocacy for her patients is outstanding. Yet her personal life choices are that of an adolescent. That kind of behavior was rampant in the 80's. One of the characters in the books has a a word for her behavior - "trash". It as that way in the 80's and I believe it is that way now. Doing something because someone else is doing it does not make it acceptable, good, the right thing or good judgment. I am hoping that the author has a epiphany in mind for the character instead of having her continue to make the same mistake in every book. Surely somewhere she will learn from her mistakes. It is hard to believe that millennials think this kind of behavior is acceptable. I recognize I am old fashioned, but character, judgment and morals all count.
Spoiler alert!!
However, I have to say that the protagonist is a disappointment for me. Basically she has the morals of an alley cat and the common sense and judgment of an amoeba And that is probably an insult to an amoeba! She is supposed to be a very smart, almost brilliant medical student. Her care and advocacy for her patients is outstanding. Yet her personal life choices are that of an adolescent. That kind of behavior was rampant in the 80's. One of the characters in the books has a a word for her behavior - "trash". It as that way in the 80's and I believe it is that way now. Doing something because someone else is doing it does not make it acceptable, good, the right thing or good judgment. I am hoping that the author has a epiphany in mind for the character instead of having her continue to make the same mistake in every book. Surely somewhere she will learn from her mistakes. It is hard to believe that millennials think this kind of behavior is acceptable. I recognize I am old fashioned, but character, judgment and morals all count.
February 23, 2021
Good story
Anabel Tilson certainly has a reckless trait about men . The students are on an internal medicine rotation at a VA hospital . The experience is eye opening as they experience the complexity of patients with end of life situations .
Anabel Tilson certainly has a reckless trait about men . The students are on an internal medicine rotation at a VA hospital . The experience is eye opening as they experience the complexity of patients with end of life situations .
October 21, 2025
People dying
Annabel would make a good receive besides being a great future doctor. 3 patients died. Police suspected who did it. Annabel confirmed their suspicions. This series is so worth reading.
Annabel would make a good receive besides being a great future doctor. 3 patients died. Police suspected who did it. Annabel confirmed their suspicions. This series is so worth reading.
August 23, 2020
Great read
I really enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested from beginning of the end. Can’t wait to read another one of her books.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested from beginning of the end. Can’t wait to read another one of her books.
July 4, 2021
Very good book
I enjoying this story very much it had a lot of info on it and drama, Annabel is so likeable.
I enjoying this story very much it had a lot of info on it and drama, Annabel is so likeable.
September 26, 2025
Another Great Read
Barbara Evelyn did not disappoint with yet another sit on the edge of your seat novel. Looking forward to her next story.
Barbara Evelyn did not disappoint with yet another sit on the edge of your seat novel. Looking forward to her next story.
November 16, 2025
to die
Was pretty boring at first and took awhile to get into it. Too many medical terms for the average reader. Last half of the book was much better and glad I finished
Was pretty boring at first and took awhile to get into it. Too many medical terms for the average reader. Last half of the book was much better and glad I finished
January 19, 2026
Informative
I'm learning medical terms and enjoying a look at the life of medical student on mandatory hospital rotation. Life style lessons were included.
I'm learning medical terms and enjoying a look at the life of medical student on mandatory hospital rotation. Life style lessons were included.
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