Estelle Ryan
Author of The Gauguin Connection
About the Author
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Series
Works by Estelle Ryan
The Anquetin Connection 6 copies
The Winge Connection 4 copies
The Csontváry Connection 4 copies
The Bonheur Connection 4 copies
The Redon Connection 4 copies
The Bellotto Connection 4 copies
Maecenas 1 copy
The Belloto Connection 1 copy
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- Estelle Ryan was born in South Africa and spent her childhood being surrounded by African beauty, nature and diversity of cultures. Her first trip to Europe at the tender age of 16 transformed her world into a much larger place, endless in its possibilities and places to explore. For most of her adulthood she’s travelled all over the world, lived on a few continents, explored numerous cultures and is insatiable in the quest to still the hunger for more life experiences.
She’s written for numerous international magazines, was the editor of a European lifestyle magazine and has seven romance novels published under a pseudonym. With her interest in international politics, arts, crime, behavioural psychology, criminal psychology and music, she decided to combine all these elements in her writing. And so Genevieve and the team came into being.
She is an unabashed coffeeshopaholic. Good coffee, ambience and music in the perfect combination is all that is required to turn a mundane coffee shop into her 'office'. The appropriate coffee shop is chosen depending on the mood, the weather, the type and amount of work that needs to be done and, of course, the craving of the day. All of her books have been written in numerous coffee shops all over the world. - Nationality
- South Africa
- Birthplace
- South Africa
- Associated Place (for map)
- South Africa
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I picked this book up because the heroine, a PhD with a specialty in the study of body language and nonverbal communication who is on the Autism spectrum sounded intriguing, and Bette had recommended the series highly on these threads. Thanks, Bette! I loved this book. Although she is very uncomfortable with social interactions, Genevieve Lenard manages to attract a motley crew of unlikely people as she gets drawn into what begins as a search for weapons thief and ends up as a search for a show more murder of artists and head of a terrorist supply network. Genevieve is an intriguing and likeable character, and all the supporting characters are appealing as well. The mystery was good and the suspense was excellent. I will definitely be looking for more of this series. show less
Lots to love about this "new-to-me" series! Great characters, sharp dialogue, an intricate crime puzzle to solve and an approach to the investigation that had this data geek happily enthralled. Genevieve Lenard makes for a unique investigator as she likes to work behind the scenes (preferably from the comfort of her technology-filled soundproof office) crunching details and searching for data connections. Her reaction, when her structured life is turned completely upside-down and inside out, show more is understandable. In Genevieve, Ryan captures a lot of the thought processes, emotion and behaviour of a person with high functioning autism. Ryan also builds into the story some light-hearted levity with the inclusion of art thief Colin and his side-kick Vinnie and Genevieve's habit of speaking without a filter. Yes, some parts of the story require the reader to just accept what is happening. for me, the story is more about Genevieve's character evolution as she slowly grows to understand and appreciate the individuals she has had to let inside her "safety bubble".
Overall, a wonderful crime mystery thriller with a protagonist twist that has me looking forward to following more of Genevieve's unplanned investigative adventures. show less
Overall, a wonderful crime mystery thriller with a protagonist twist that has me looking forward to following more of Genevieve's unplanned investigative adventures. show less
Estelle Ryan is a delightful new author for me. I really enjoyed her writing in the first Genevieve Lenard series of a conspiracy for forged art, corruption in international policing with good-guys versus the baddies. The protagonist, Genevieve, is a highly intelligent young woman coping with some level of autism. I know very little about the autism spectrum, so cannot evaluate whether it was accurately portrayed. However, the story seemed totally feasible from that point of view and Ryan show more made the situation sympathetic and 'Jenny' a very engaging character.
The supporting cast were well drawn, fully 3-dimensional people. The crisp writing allowed the plot to proceed smoothly and not overwhelm the story with too much superfluous detail. That detail did threaten on occasion, but the action led to enough suspense to make it work out.
Lost a star because the dénouement was wrapped up all too quickly and lost sensible momentum with Genevieve foolishly following the main criminals and leaving her protective companions with no idea where she had gone. It was entirely unrealistic that she wasn't killed outright. . Despite this criticism, the second book in this rather unique series is on my list of "next immediate reading". show less
The supporting cast were well drawn, fully 3-dimensional people. The crisp writing allowed the plot to proceed smoothly and not overwhelm the story with too much superfluous detail. That detail did threaten on occasion, but the action led to enough suspense to make it work out.
Lost a star because the dénouement was wrapped up all too quickly and lost sensible momentum with Genevieve
I am hooked!
The author brings you into the life and mind of Genevieve Lenard. I laughed, cried, and sometimes I found myself struck with awe or dumbfounded by Genevieve's musings or reaction to things. The author paints a vivid picture that is easily read. Each character within the story is well-defined and they call to you to either love, hate, or be incisiveness towards them. As for the plot, it is well thought out and it keeps you guessing till the end. If you are looking for a mystery show more that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as well as, has some sexual tension mixed in... this book is a must read. Kudos to the author.... looking forward to the next book in the series. show less
The author brings you into the life and mind of Genevieve Lenard. I laughed, cried, and sometimes I found myself struck with awe or dumbfounded by Genevieve's musings or reaction to things. The author paints a vivid picture that is easily read. Each character within the story is well-defined and they call to you to either love, hate, or be incisiveness towards them. As for the plot, it is well thought out and it keeps you guessing till the end. If you are looking for a mystery show more that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as well as, has some sexual tension mixed in... this book is a must read. Kudos to the author.... looking forward to the next book in the series. show less
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