Written in Blood

Forensic Handwriting Mystery, Book 2

By: Sheila Lowe

Narrated by: Anna Crowe

Sheila Lowe’s Poison Pen was hailed as a “fast-paced, crisp...novel that penetrates the world of celebrity.” (Armchair Interviews) And Hollywood forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose is about to prove once more that no matter what words it forms, a pen will always write the truth.

Claudia Rose’s latest client is a dime-a-dozen type. The widow of a rich older man, Paige Sorensen is younger than - and hated by - her stepchildren. And they’re dead set on proving that Paige forged their father’s signature on his will, which left his entire estate, including the Sorensen Academy, to her.

Intrigued by this real-life soap opera, Claudia soon breaks one of the cardinal rules of business: Never get personally involved. But Claudia has grown attached to a troubled Sorensen student, and when disaster strikes, she’ll realize that reading between the lines can mean the difference between life and death.

“[Claudia’s] sharper, tougher, and more tenacious than ever.” (American Chronicle)

©2016 Sheila Lowe (P)2022 Sheila Lowe

Wonderful Book!

I really enjoyed this book, it had a lot of twist and turns. Looking forward to more of Sheila's books!

Claudia meets Annabelle

I am an audiobook fan of these Forensic Mystery Books but the first few audiobooks are being released last. So now I'm getting the backstory and this book 2 is where Claudia meets Annabelle. They are my two favorite characters, each a strong female who constantly clash and constantly admire each other. The sparks flying between them charge up the fascinating tidbits of handwriting forensics interspersed in all their challenging situations. Being a handwriting analysis lover and a mystery lover, this book is a perfect listen for me. I highly recommend it to all.

Super! Back to book 1 to start fresh.

A couple times I almost gave up because the story seemed too predictable, then not predictable enough, then like it was going to end this way which woul— wait, now it’s going another way and...

Glad I stuck with it. Super ending.

The narrator was pretty good. She was consistent with the characters, voiced other and and female characters evenly well, and didn’t make the teenager sound more or less young, angry, scared, etc than she was written as.

I was given a free copy of this book. I just finished and am eager to go backwards to start at the beginning of this series.

Claudia befriends one if her clients.

Claudia take on client name Page, who need her writing analysis on signature. Of her late husband will. His kids are contesting the will . Claudia was reluctant of friending Page. Page head Master of school for trouble girls. she ask if she can help student name Annabelle. Page and Annbelle turn up missing Christmas eve. Has lots twist and turns. love it. as always Anna Crowe does great job as reader. I'm looking forward to Ms. Lowe next book.

Another well-written story from a very good author

I got this book back earlier this month because the premise sounded good and even though I'd read it before the re-read was even better thanks to Anna Crowe's narration adding to the enjoyment of a very book., Excellent well-written mystery, even better than the first book. The characters are likable & attention-holding. The plot and the sub-plot were both well-developed. “I received a free Audible copy of this book and I'm voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. I'll be reading more from this author and in this series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).