2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Any other topics you’d like to discuss? Your overall opinion of the story?

Great questions, Jonetta!

This was a nice follow-up to the other two San Antonio books. It tied up a bunch of loose ends. While I was trying to figure out who the DEA and FBI leaks were, I wrote down the names of the many agents so I could keep track of them. There were so many characters. For a while I thought Zach or Kenzie was the FBI leak, but I couldn't decide which one it was. Juan was also a suspect, along with Ryan. Poor Ryan. He's been on my suspect list in all three books.

I forgot to add that Lucy thinks about a situation and draws her conclusions which she sets in stone and doesn't change her mind. She insists that what she is saying is correct (and is usually right). I would be a person who would say "maybe this happened" or "I think I know why this happened", keeping my options open. I don't know how someone can draw such concise conclusions as she profiles a killer or investigates a suspect. Do you think real profilers are that strong with their opinions?

Also, I liked the fact that Lucy wasn't a big fan of Patrick's new girlfriend. She mentioned that in the past six months, Patrick had to get Elle out of hot water several times. It's nice to see that Lucy agreed with our overall opinion of Elle.

Robin wrote: "Great questions, Jonetta!

This was a nice follow-up to the other two San Antonio books. It tied up a bunch of loose ends. While I was trying to figure out who the DEA and FBI leaks were, I wrote d..."

Thank you, Robin.

I’m ashamed to admit that Zach stayed on my list the entire time. And he’s such a great analyst. Poor Ryan remained on the perimeter of my list and I think it’s time to give him a permanent pass. I never dismissed Juan but really didn’t consider him seriously. He was such a family man with too much to risk.

Robin wrote: "I forgot to add that Lucy thinks about a situation and draws her conclusions which she sets in stone and doesn't change her mind. She insists that what she is saying is correct (and is usually righ..."

Before Elise, Lucy used more general terms. But with Elise, she was so alarmed by this girl’s sociopathy that she used definitive terms to get people’s attention, especially with Hans agreement and support.

Oh, I was thrilled to see Lucy shared our opinion about Elle. I’m still bugged that she’s who Patrick ended up with.

Zach was on my radar also. He likes to ask questions and I took that as him trying to get information.
I would think that as a profiler you would need to be pretty certain in your opinions and not leave it up in the air. It would make many people doubt you and think that you don't really know what you are doing.
Good, we all agree that Elle is wrong for Patrick!

Yes! Do you think Brennan got a lot of complaints about her?

Maybe we'll find out if he ends up breaking up with her. LOL

Works for me!

Jonetta wrote: "Yes! Do you think Brennan got a lot of complaints about her?"

I was wondering the same thing. It's odd that the author would add Lucy's comment about Elle.

Think we’re being set up for the fall?

Robin wrote: "Also, I liked the fact that Lucy wasn't a big fan of Patrick's new girlfriend. She mentioned that in the past six months, Patrick had to get Elle out of hot water several times. It's nice to see that Lucy agreed with our overall opinion of Elle..."

I agree completely. I am not an Elle fan at all. Maybe Brennan will do something with her to redeem her, but I really hope Patrick breaks up with her. I know they have an oil and water thing going, but I just didn't like her.

I knew at the end of their story she would never work for me. Not sure what Brennan is going to do.

I'm also wondering if we'll eventually revisit Patrick and Elle in the series. Maybe something will happen to make her grow up. Or maybe Patrick will get a new girlfriend down the road.

I know that Kincaid's are loyal people, but I just can't see and HEA for Patrick and Elle. They are just to different and I don't see Elle as willing to compromise in any way.

*sigh* I fear you’re both right. Such a fail with this character. Brennan tried to create her as looking like a champion for those who are forgotten. Instead, she just came across as selfish and thoughtless. How to you do a makeover for someone like this?

I'm worried about Patrick too. He said that Elle opened his heart and made him feel again. I worry if she goes away, Patrick will never recover. Unfortunately, I don't know how to fix her.