The Morpheus Decision: A Pia Sabel Mystery

Another great book from the great hand of Mr James. Sadly Mercury is missing but he is back in the next one! Keep up the great work.

The Morpheus Decision is the tenth book in Seeley James's A Pia Sabel Mystery: Sabel Security series. It gives readers an international mystery that will appeal to anyone looking for a detective crime novel. Despite being the tenth book in the series, I didn't find myself too lost, but I'd promote starting with the first novel as far as clearer background and character knowledge.To begin, the start of this book hurls the reader into instant action and curiosity. We're introduced to a woman as she's being murdered, and I have to say, it amps up the anxiety while providing an intense hook. You're drawn into the last moments of Chloe England's life and her last phone call.Pia is brought into the murder investigation by DI Jeff Benton when she learns she's the last person Chloe called. Now, Pia wants to figure out who and why Chloe England, once hardcore athlete turned English constable, was killed. Could it have something to do with the dream center at the Morpheus Institute? (This is where I start to see a short-lived parallel to the movie Inception.)Seeley James gives readers a solid character who is dealing with stress, her past, her present, and the security company her father left her. This leads her seek control in her life in other ways and gain the assistance of a professional mental health expert. Something which I commend the character on and the author for including. I liked Pia's character for the most part and saw her as a leader with determination and perseverance, but as much as I admired her personality, something prevented me from really connecting with her.Perhaps it's because I'm coming into this party with the tenth book, but I felt a bit afloat on all of the subplot deviations, characters, plot dynamics, and complex weaving of scenes. There's so much information being thrown about and so many characters to remember that it felt difficult keeping up with it all. Also, there were a few characters who kind of bugged me, and they didn't grow on me over time either: Liam Pickford being one example. I'm not entirely sure why, except that I didn't really trust him, and even at the end, I wasn't keen on him or the "conclusion" of his part in the story.This would be a worthy read for anyone who appreciates a complicated, suspenseful, and in-depth plot. One of my favorite parts was in the back where the author shares "Truth in Fiction." He's definitely done his homework on what he writes, and I'd say he's thorough and thoughtful. Basically, I liked the concept, appreciated the effort, commend the author for his hard work, and recommend it to anyone who enjoys international crimes and amateur sleuths. This is why I'm giving it a 3/5 rating as "worth a read."

I will recommend this book all my reading friendsCan't wait for next bookPia wins again!Plz wins again

If you are new to the Sabel Security stories, I highly recommend you read them in order, starting with the first book, knowing that you have many hours of wonderful stories ahead.If you have read any of the series, why are you reading my review instead of the book?Once again Seeley gives us a great ride. Non-stop action, intrigue and a plot to keep you reading when you should be sleeping.

Once again we have a new Sabel Security book to read. In this one, Pia Sabel is back as the lead character. While I enjoy Jacob Stearne and his protecting god team up to beat the bad guys it's nice to see the title character make her appearances. This one is a whodunnit that kept me guessing right up to the reveal. Good book!