Seeley James

I really enjoyed this. Pia is awesome. She values honesty and guts and the friendship that grew between her and Tania was the best. It was interesting to see a former soccer player turn semi vigilante. Her billionaire adopted father has let her take over his security business for reasons which weren't really discussed. She has to overcome her inexperience and the hurdles that come with being given something you haven't exactly earned.

As a former gold medal soccer player, Pia is determined, dedicated and methodical in her approach to her self appointed mission and her investigation into corruption. She's against injustice and is willing to fight to make things right. With her years of martial arts training and her unique perspective on how competitive soccer is similar to military dedication, this was an extremely entertaining read. She reminds me a little of Gaia from [book:Fearless|282210] by [author:Francine Pascal|2423] in that she doesn't really seem to have all that much fear. The supporting cast was amusing and I liked that Pia doesn't take their insults to heart but as encouragement to prove them wrong.

I was a bit surprised - I only read the Sabel Security 1-3 summary and not the individual summary of The Geneva Decision - so I kept waiting for Jacob Stearne to show up and he doesn't. Apparently he appears in the next one. Pia was a lot more level headed and nicer than I was expecting - I kind of thought she'd be more psychotic with her killer lover soldier wrapped around her finger. Maybe that'll be in the next one, but I can't quite see it now that I've read the first one.

Either way this was very enjoyable. The mystery was good. Lots of action. And the characters were riveting. Can't wait to get started on the next one.… (meer)

Death and Conspiracy is a wild roller coaster ride!

Jacob Stearne is a bit of a bumbling badass. He’s tough, a little crazy, easily distracted by a love interest, irreverent, smart, and impatient. He’s the kind of hero who feels both superhuman and humanly flawed, and I really enjoyed spending time with him.

My absolute favorite aspect of the story was Mercury, the Roman God who’s (probably) a figment of Jacob’s imagination. The banter between the two of them provides humorous relief from an otherwise intense story.

Pacing is quick, and the plot is complex without being convoluted. Details surrounding the extremist groups have a strong dose of realism and, for the most part, I could see this story playing out in today’s world. The action, at times, is a little over the top, in the way of many political thrillers where the hero and his secret group are the only ones who can save the day. Then again, I’m not sure I’d want to see the reality of a bunch of countries’ governments trying to work together to accomplish anything.

I was hesitant about joining the tour for this book because it’s the seventh in a series, and I haven’t read any of the others. But I was pleasantly surprised to find it reads perfectly as a stand-alone.

*I received a review copy via Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.*… (meer)