The Pucelle Connection (Book 6) (Genevieve Lenard)
Renowned nonverbal communications expert Doctor Genevieve Lenard's search for an international criminal is interrupted when her team receives an antique book. At first the book is dismissed--until they discover similar books gifted to people who are now dead.
Genevieve's inner strength is put to the ultimate test when someone close to her also falls victim to the vengeful actions of an unsound mind. Barely coping with the emotional maelstrom and her doubts about her own continued involvement in the team, she looks for connections between their original case, the books and the many suspicious deaths they uncover.
But the cost might be too high for Genevieve as she rushes to stop the person set on destroying as many lives as possible.
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Autism afflicted yet functioning Dr Genevieve Lenard and her reformed criminal team take another International art forger.
This is the 6th book in the Dr. Face Reader, Genevieve Lenard series. Always entertaining and informative, I have been coaxed, by Jen-girl's penchant for writing Mozart scores to steady her moods, into renewing my appreciation for Mozart's lesser known, to me anyway, pieces. I've grown to love the dysfunctional team assembled to investigate art thefts: Millard, the cantankerous Interpol cop; Francine, the super model hacker; Vinnie, the large tough guy criminal; Colin, Genevieve's dashing and oft disguised squeeze and of late, Nikki, the orphaned daughter of a brutish gun dealer. Ms. Ryan's villains are as despicable as any I've encountered in life or in literature. Their crimes so reprehensible, their skills so honed to evil, that I cringe before the next victim in each book is found. Her heroine, Genevieve/Jen-girl and her cohorts are, in their quirky ways, as loveable as their opposing criminals are reprehensible. I've grown to appreciate, what Dr. Face Reader calls her non-neurotypical social skills or lack thereof, and empathize with her struggle to deal with the those of us who live in the neurotypical world. Please do read the first book in the series. I doubt you will forgo tackling subsequent forays into the remaining five. I wait anxiously for the next "Connection" book.
Unbelievable tension
This is not what I consider an easy book to read, yet I breezed through it in two sessions. I would have made it one session, but I really needed to go to church the following day. The plot is intricate, and I have yet to figure out how my stress levels get ratcheted up to where I am breathing hard as I sit reading. I've been told how, once a characterization deepens to a particular level, the characters take over and run away with the story. I believe that is what happened here. All the characters perform within their own parameters and never act out of character, but their characters deepen and they behave as if learning, just like the rest of us do. I love these characters and I look forward to whatever they get up to next.
Medieval Illuminations take center stage
The art involved this time are books of gothic art from the 14th century, specifically that of Pucelle. It starts when Philip receives a book of Gothic illuminations. They discover very quickly that the book is a forgery since it includes several pages of code, which they cannot decipher because they don't know what the key book is. Complicated and complex as always including biohacking, insider trading and more. It also leads to growth in Genevieve 's empathy and love for team and their closeness as a family growing.
Best yet!
"The Pucelle Connection" is fabulous! Just finished reading and now I'm sad that I have to 'wait' for Book 7. "The Pucelle Connection" is a fantastic read! So wanted to 'make it last' but had turn each page to see what happened. If you have not read any of Estelle Ryan's books featuring Genevieve Lenard, start now with "The Gauguin Connection"! You will love the story and the characters. You'll hurry to get the next book in the series and totally enjoy the character development in each subsequent book. There is no wondering "what happened to this character" as there are no loose ends. The intrigue, twists, and fluid plot line, will have you turning pages late into the night. Each book, in the series, can stand alone but I urge you to start with "The Gauguin Connection" as it will give you a connection to the characters, and their development, as the series continues. "The Pucelle Connection" is near perfect in story line, intrigue, plot twists, and character development. Estelle Ryan brings her characters into the minds of her readers and brings her readers into the lives and adventures of her characters.
Well-written and exciting, but a lot of violence
I have really enjoyed this series so far, except for the violence. I am absolutely fascinated by the main character's way of thinking, and ways of coping. I identify with her, though we really haven't much in common. That's good writing. The mystery plots are convoluted and interesting. What I dislike is the violence, cruelty, etc., which has made me skip and skim sections. By the end of this book, I was really wondering whether I could read another one, if they retained the level of violence. I was thrilled to see the main character come to the same conclusion -- that she couldn't be involved in such horrors any more. I would like to read more of Genevieve's experiences, so I hope the author finds a way to tone down the cruelty and violence.
Another Great book in the series
I enjoyed the Pucelle Connection. I enjoy the dynamic between the team members and how each of them have their strengths and all are involved in solving the cases they are working on. The relationship between Genevieve and Colin is beautiful and they are lucky they found each other and created their “family”. I also love the little bit of art history you get as background for the cases.
The Pucelle
This series is great. A. PhD that is an expert of nonverbal communication that has learned this to better understand people. She is a high functioning autistic woman who"s colleges are a cop a hacker, a criminal and an art thief. She solves the crimes put before her with the gang giving her the information she needs to solve an almost impossible puzzle.
Unforgettable character
I wish I was a writer when I read a book like this (and the others in this series) because it would be easier to come up with an adequate description of how good this book is. Estelle Ryan has created an unforgettable set of characters but the best of all is Dr. Genevieve Lenard. Ms. Ryan has done the best job I have ever seen in helping us see the world from the perspective of a person with Asperger's syndrome and doing it in such a way that we see her as a person and not as a diagnosis. I love the character of Genevieve Lenard and what's more, I respect and admire her. I love her mind, I love the way she looks at the world, and I love the way she struggles to adapt to the people around her. She is a brilliant and courageous character who also happens to get involved in some of the most interesting mysteries. The only thing I hate about these books is that they end and I'm left waiting for the next one.
A very unique series.
I am really enjoying this unique series from Estelle Ryan. They’re not your usual police procedural or crime novel with blood running in the streets and detailed sex scenes. Not to say there’s no violence- there is. The villains are creepy and the trail to solving the mysteries are complex. This group of characters really grows on you. Not quite a stand alone book. It would be better to start from the beginning to have a complete grasp of the characters.
Missed reading this series
It's been so long since I've read one of the Genevieve Lenard series books, I didn't realize how much I missed the characters, the dynamics between those characters, and the fun of their interactions.I think I've read 6 so far and I'm going to turn around and read another one right now. I am one happy reader.
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