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So far I am VERY unimpressed. Mary-Sue and all knowing. Add to that allowing an intruder to stay and not call the police!!?! ( )

I loved this. Jen-girl was awesome. This was a long read and somewhat slow at times, I don't think it'll be for everyone - but I loved it. The details and the mystery kept me intrigued. I loved Jen and her issues and especially the relationship between her and Philip. Philip is so protective of her and that's really nice. I also loved how Jen stretched her comfort zone to include Colin, Manny and Vinnie. She didn't always understand but she always tried. I can't wait to read more about the gang. I especially want to learn more about Francine and more about Jen's relationship with her parents. ( )

Dr Genevieve Lenard is an expert in non-verbal communication works for an insurance company. Where she is involved in a case of the murder of a young artist. Leading to stolen guns, art forgeries and some interesting characters.
Look forward to reading more. ( )

This is the first in the Genevieve Lenard series and I thought the chactacter and plot were intriging though there are a lot of elements to keep track of.

Dr. Genevieve Lenard is an investigator with an insurance company that often insures high value art. Dr. Lenard is austitic and an expert in non-verbal communication. Because her investigations are primarily done using electronic sources she is accustomed to working alone in an environment she controls. When her boss, her strongest supporter, asks her to help the authorities identify the murderer of a young artist she quickly rebels. After much encouragement she finally agrees to help but she doesn't work long before she realizes the murder is far more complex than anyone knows. Eventually the investigtion will encompass missing government high powered weapons, money-laundering, a notable and highly financed charity, forged art, and many more murdered artists than one.

Dr. Lenard becomes the target of ruthless players who intend to put an end to her investigations and an end to her if necessary. When she comes under the protection of an assortment of men she learns working with other people isn't necessarily as bad as she always thought.

I definately want to continue the series. Unfortunately the second and third book haven't gotten reviews as good as the first. After the third book the reviews soar. I really like Dr. Lenard and the men she worked with in this one and I'm curious to see where they all go. ( )