Searching for a Smart Female Sleuth?

Then look no further than Sheila Lowe's latest forensic handwriting mystery, Last Writes.  Released today, this new entry in the Claudia Rose series is a gripping  read as well as a fascinating view of a graphologist in action.  If you are new to the series, Claudia Rose is a forensic handwriting expert who uses her skills to solve crimes.  She's smart, witty, and a formidable advocate in the pursuit of truth.

A fanatic religious cult, a missing child, and a cryptic note pull you into the action of Last Writes.  Claudia's friend Kelly discovers she's an aunt when her estranged half-sister, Erin, arrives at her door in desperate need of help.  Erin and her husband are members of the Temple of Brighter Light and have been living a quiet life in the desert commune.  Now a mysterious note is the only clue to the disappearance of Erin's husband and young child.  When Claudia's skills as a handwriting analyst present her with an invitation to the temple's compound, she has only a few days to  uncover the truth about Kelly's missing niece before the unthinkable happens. 

Sheila Lowe paid attention to that adage:  write what you know.  Ms. Lowe is a court-qualified handwriting expert who testifies in forensic cases.  She has more than 30 years experience in the field of handwriting analysis and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.  Her analyses of celebrity handwritings have appeared in numerous magazines.  And she writes a darn good story!  Visit Sheila at her website.

Be prepared -- you won't be able to put down the book until it's stunning conclusion!  The nice thing about a holiday weekend is that I had the chance to catch up on my reading.  Well, Last Writes almost made me late to the 4th of July picnic -- I couldn't leave the house until I had read the very last page.