Seeley James

About the Book: Pia Sabel plays to win. Until a few weeks ago, she was an international soccer star. But now she s taken the helm of her billionaire father s private security company, and she s playing against a whole new set of opponents the kind who shoot to kill. On her first day on the job, Pia s client is assassinated in front of her. There s no time for training, so Pia must trust her instincts and athletic skills to unravel the complicated maze of money laundering and piracy that will take her from Swiss mansions to the jungles of Cameroon. Her battle-hardened employees suspect she s just a spoiled rich girl with a mean corner kick. But Pia s got some unexpected moves of her own. Will they be enough to bring her team through its mission? Recommendations: This book really got into its stride and kept going strong. I loved the character of Pia Sabel there s a girl Charlie Fox would team up with any day! -- Zoe Sharp, author of the Charlie Fox novels Seeley James has created a protagonist that is strong and yet conflicted. This compelling heroine presents a multi-faceted character that mystery readers will enjoy getting to know in this first book and probably for many more to come. -- PJReviewofBooks.com Female leads in bestselling thrillers are rarely this realistic and complete. She s not panting over a man, not whining all the time, makes her own decisions and still kicks ass. Pia Sabel must be the love child of Suzanne Collins Katniss Everdeen and Lee Child s Jack Reacher. -- ShortThrills Review The Geneva Decision is superb....The non-stop intensity catapults the action from the first page to the last, never relaxing....Seeley James is definitely an author to watch in the future as he writes more featuring the undaunting Pia Sabel. -- Mysteries Galore If you're an adrenalin junkie who enjoys breakneck pacing and action on every page, then The Geneva Decision is the book for you A great debut for a new thriller series. -- William G. Davis, author of Pagan Moon About the Author: Seeley James is the author of the Pia Sabel series of thriller short stories and novels. He was first published in The Battered Suitcase, was a Finalist for DeMarini Award in fiction, and was short listed for the Fish Publishing Award and the Debut Dagger Award. He discovered his love of creativity at an early age, growing up at Frank Lloyd Wright s School of Architecture in Arizona and Wisconsin. He carried his imagination first into a successful career in advertising and marketing, and then to his real love: fiction. He created Pia Sabel to be the kind of character that his friends and children would want to read. James has three children; he adopted his first, a precocious and beautiful three-year-old girl, when he was a single nineteen year old. Twenty years later he married, and he and his wife have two more children. They live in Scottsdale, Arizona, and enjoy youth soccer games and sunshine. Contact Seeley James: Seeley@seeleyjames.com http: //seeleyjames.com http: //www.facebook.com/SeeleyJamesAuth https: //twitter.com/SeeleyJamesAuth

The Geneva Decision

Have you ever been betrayed by your government, your best friend, and your fiancé—all at the same time? Jacob is about to propose to his girl when he discovers the next generation of weapons are being shipped to our enemies. Factions in the government ask him to find the perpetrators while others work to make sure he fails. His intended fiancé does not understand his disappearance and he can’t give an explanation. Can he lose the woman he loves to save the nation? “I love Seeley James novels and this one was a real thrill ride from beginning to end.” – Amazon Reviewer, Karen S. When Jacob sets out to expose the billionaire intending to auction off national secrets, he is fired, expelled, and hunted by the government that once awarded him medals. If he ever wants to return to his homeland, he must insert himself into the dangerous world of technology smugglers. It’s a place where only the aggressive and ruthless survive. In the cutthroat world of modern-day pirates, every breath he takes may be his last. “I always find myself going from breath-holding tension to laugh out loud sarcasm and since sarcastic humor is my favorite kind, I'm always in hog heaven with these books.” – Amazon Reviewer, Teresa As the bad guys close in and those who could deny him aid, he confronts a terrible choice: to complete his mission or take millions in cash and run. The former is a death sentence and the latter is a lonely future. He must ask himself, can he outsmart the most corrupt billionaires in history before democracy is destroyed?

A Jacob Stearne Thriller

Death and Betrayal

On a charity mission, an heiress and a veteran find a mass grave that sends them on a pulse-pounding race against time in the opening salvo of this highly acclaimed thriller series. Join the thousands of fans who call athlete-heiress Pia Sabel and fabled veteran Jacob Stearne old friends and give the series a full five stars. While on Borneo, Pia Sabel and Jacob Stearne stumble into a gruesome lab where the sick and dying share shocking symptoms. By the time they get home to DC, their friend develops the same mysterious illness. As they work to expose the international conspiracy, a vicious adversary plots to silence them. Complicating their rush to find an antidote is their discovery that the virus’ DNA was manmade—and if unleashed—could wipe out large sectors of the population. Pia has survived multiple attempts on her life since her parents’ brutal murders at age four. She’s worked hard and trained to fend for herself, but the forces arrayed against her are sometimes overwhelming. That’s where legendary and decorated veteran Jacob Stearne comes in. Can she count on him to control the voice in his head long enough to unravel the plot against humanity? Racing from five-star hotels in DC to seedy pharmaceutical plants in rural China, Pia and Jacob must move fast to save their friend and the world from a drug company that engineered a disease only its proprietary drug can cure. ★★★★★ Praise for Seeley James’ Sabel Security series Pia Sabel reminds me of a young Eve Dallas, always driven to succeed — Ingrid Anderson Jacob and his sidekick god, Mercury are two of the best characters ever created — Secret World Book Club The twists in Seeley James stories are better than Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone — David Gormer Jacob and the team from Sabel Security remind me of James Rollins’ Sigma Force series only pitted against corruption — Melissa Krueger The intricate plotting in Sabel Security novels creates a world you’ll love to get lost in — Pat Chapman Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov You can feel them facing evil, staring it in the face and saying, "Bring it on!" — Ann Graham I loved the character of Pia Sabel – there’s a girl Charlie Fox would team up with any day! — Zoe Sharp, author of the Charlie Fox novels An excellent fast-moving action thriller — Eric Crown, Founder of F500 company, Insight Enterprises

Sabel Security Thriller #1

Element 42

Who killed Chloe England? When a friend from her days in international soccer, now a British constable, is murdered, Pia Sabel uncovers an assassination ring catering to the ultra-rich – putting her dead center in their crosshairs. For most of her life, Pia Sabel worked through the pain of losing her parents, threw herself into her work, and lived with insomnia. Now her doctor warns growing paranoia will soon threaten her mental health. She escapes to rural England to mourn the loss of her friend. On arrival, she is attacked by a mob, dismissed by officials, and ridiculed by high society for inquiring about an English Lord and a British institute. The more people tell her not to ask questions, the more she questions their motives. Unconquered and unafraid, she investigates the murder and exposes a well-connected web of billionaire suspects. Along the way, she touches a nerve, bringing down an avalanche of killers on top of her. Unable to trust anyone, from the handsome Scot she wants to know better to Britain’s titled class, she must unravel the clues before more victims land in the morgue. Peeling back the layers of deceit, lies and cover-ups, Pia finally discovers the truth about who killed Chloe England. A revelation sure to endanger everyone she loves. ★★★★★ Praise for Seeley James’ Sabel Security series Makes me think of a modern Agatha Christie with an ass-kicking heroine with a thriller ending instead of a fussy Belgian in a drawing room – Melissa K. A rock-solid, tension-filled ride that is completely entertaining all the way through. -- Ruthie ruthiejones.com Long before David Baldacci came up with Atlee Pine, we had Pia Sabel, who proves once again to be the best — David Gormer Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov You can feel them facing evil, staring it in the face and saying, "Bring it on!" — Ann Graham I loved the character of Pia Sabel – there’s a girl Charlie Fox would team up with any day! — Zoe Sharp, author of the Charlie Fox novels An excellent fast-moving action thriller — Eric Crown, Founder of F500 company, Insight Enterprises

A Pia Sabel Mystery

The Morpheus Decision

What if the president started a war to cover his crimes--but you had the evidence to impeach him? In this electrifying addition to the sensational Sabel Security series, athlete Pia Sabel and veteran Jacob Stearne must set aside their personal differences to expose a corrupt and ruthless president. Seeley James delivers a powerful combination of suspense, adventure, and wit in his latest gripping thriller - Krueger Reviews Jacob Stearne can't remember who shot him. He wakes up in a hospital with a gunshot wound and amnesia obscuring a few weeks. Both his girlfriend and Pia Sabel have vanished on opposite ends of the world. With his dream of starting a family destroyed, Jacob decides to hang up his Glock and find something less deadly than his boss's vigilante missions. Then four uninvited assassins stop by driving him to Monaco for answers. Pia Sabel's personal problems follow her everywhere. After struggling through a traumatic year in which she lashes out at everyone, she drops off the grid. Hoping to get her mental health under control before resurfacing, she focuses her energy on annihilating the lethally narcissistic American president. She quickly finds the task more than she can handle, but she refuses help from a retired detective because all her friends end up getting killed. Can Pia and Jacob expose the president before foreign factions and menacing organizations dismantle the nation's balance of power and destroy the United States of America? Seeley James brings together JD Robb's Eve Dallas and Lee Child's Jack Reacher with a dash of wit from the unemployed, winged messenger of the Roman gods, Mercury. -Mickey Rodriguez Get it now and be the first to read the next blockbuster.

Death and Secrets

The president declares war based on a lie. Can Jacob Stearne stop him before the world descends into chaos? Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov Jacob longs for a quiet suburban life, maybe find a wife and start a family. Everyone else wants him to wade through paramilitary assassins to find an admiral accused of treason. What he needs to know is why Indian government agents are following him. And what happened to the first Sabel agent who went in search of the officer? Jacob Stearne is Jack Reacher … minus the sanity – Paul Westmoreland After finding her birth mother through DNA, Pia Sabel isn’t sure she wants to connect with the woman. Bio-mom is the VP and possibly involved in the murder of Pia’s adopted parents. Is the president forcing a war under false pretenses? Can she use the woman for access to the administration she wants to destroy? Jacob and his sidekick god, Mercury are two of the best characters ever created — Secret World Book Club Dive into the sensational Sabel Security series today. Meet your new favorite characters and their world of adventure, intrigue, and humor. I was hooked from the first few paragraphs. Throughout the book, I was comparing scenes and characters with movie characters I had adored. The pages flew by. Jacob felt like Jack Reacher. There were so many plot twists, I was constantly second-guessing what was happening and what might happen next. – AlextheShadowGirl’sBlog

Death and Vengeance

What if DNA led you to discover your mother was the vice president — and a murderer? Jacob Stearne can’t remember who shot him. He wakes up with amnesia obscuring the events of recent weeks. Both his girlfriend and his boss have vanished. With his dream of starting a family crushed, Jacob decides to hang up his Glock and find a job less deadly. That doesn’t stop a former president from demanding that he find Pia Sabel. He refuses. But his past catches up with him when four assassins stop by intent on ending his life. The twists in Seeley James stories are better than Steve Berry, Tom Clancy, or John Sandford — David Gormer Pia isn’t lost. She’s dropped off the grid to get her mental health under control. While chilling on the French Riviera, curiosity gets the better of her. When she traces a clue back to an art gallery, she decides to focus her energy on annihilating the toxic American president back home. Still plagued by self-doubt, events quickly overwhelm her. To unravel the evidence, she must join a cabal of international oligarchs, all of whom kill to stay at the top. You can feel them facing evil, staring it in the face and saying, "Bring it on!" — Ann Graham Can Pia and Jacob expose the president before competing factions dismantle the nation’s balance of power and destroy the USA? Praise for Seeley James’ Sabel Security series It wasn't only the story that kept me riveted. It was characters that I loved or detested with a passion — Vine Voice DreamBeast Jacob Stearne is Jack Reacher … without the sanity — Paul Westmoreland Pia Sabel reminds me of a young Eve Dallas, or a tragic Daenerys, always driven to succeed — Ingrid Anderson Jacob and his sidekick god, Mercury are two of the best characters ever created — Secret World Book Club The intricate plotting in Sabel Security novels creates a world you’ll love to get lost in — Pat Chapman Plenty of edge of the seat suspense, a splash of well-timed humor, and adventures that leave you wanting more — Susan Gainoutdinov Get the latest installment in the sensational series everyone is talking about today.

Legendary veteran Jacob Stearne’s inquiry into the last words of a dying lobbyist clashes with heiress Pia Sabel’s probe of financial anomalies in her father’s company, driving them both into an international conspiracy – from which neither will escape unscathed. Decorated hero Jacob Stearne is preparing a romantic dinner for a beautiful woman when a lobbyist is shot to death in his driveway. Across town, former athlete Pia Sabel wants to unravel a money laundering scheme in the company that bears her name. These two seemingly disparate events drive the pair into the same dark intersection of American political funding and foreign influence. When they start asking questions, bodies begin to pile up. As they dig deeper, shadowy financiers emerge in the center of the conspiracy. Pia and Jacob face the most formidable enemy to date: greed. And worse: realizing some of the people who govern the world’s biggest economy and deadliest military owe their offices to foreigners. Discovering who pulls the puppet’s strings will shock Pia and Jacob to the depths of their souls. Ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, this wild journey kept me on the edge all the way through – Melissa K. DEATH & DARK MONEY is the second installment of the epic mystery series weaving the stories of Pia’s tragic childhood and Jacob’s often humorous quest for sanity into the backdrop of terrorism, corruption, and intrigue. Jacob and Mercury are two of the best characters ever written – Secret World Book Club

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