Barbara Ebel is an accomplished American author, particularly known for her medical suspense novels. She has a knack for creating an intense and captivating atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her writing is authentic and realistic, which is unsurprising given her background in medicine. Ebel is a physician and has specialized in Anesthesiology, making her operating room scenes especially vivid and credible.
Ebel has written two medical suspense series, a standalone medical novel, and five children's books about her therapy dog. Her "Dr. Annabel Tilson" series, which she calls "Doctor Barbara's," features six books, all of which can be read independently. This series follows a female medical sleuth who leads an exciting life both in her profession and personally. Two books in this series, "Death Grip" and "Deadly Delusions," have received awards, including the 2018 NIEA award and the 2017 Kindle Book Awards Semi-Finalist for thrillers, respectively.
Ebel's first series, the "Dr. Danny Tilson novels," takes place in Tennessee and features a neurosurgeon who faces challenges in both his professional and personal life. The series' third book, "Collateral Circulation," was a finalist for the 2015 National Indie Excellence Awards for Medical Thrillers. "Operation Neurosurgeon," the first book in the series, was a top finalist for best-selling medical mystery books in 2012.
In addition to her adult writing, Ebel has written and illustrated a children's book series called "Chester the Chesapeake." These books were inspired by her philanthropic visits with her therapy dog, Chester, and continue to inspire adults and children alike. Ebel maintains an active, non-clinical role in medicine and enjoys hearing from her readers. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and dogs, in a natural wildlife corridor.