A Claudia Rose Forensic Handwriting Mystery: Book 9
Publication Date: June 2, 2024
Old grudges die hard—some never die at all
Forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose never expected much from her high school reunion, just the usual mix of mean girls, jocks, nerds, and bullies. But when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of someone she knew, the night takes a deadly turn. As secrets resurface and old rivalries ignite, Claudia finds herself caught in a dangerous game where the past is more than just a memory—it’s a motive for murder.
A 25th class reunion, complete with a dead body and a disappearance from the past, serves up the ingredients for an intriguing mystery.
Author Sheila Lowe delivers Maximum Pressure, featuring handwriting analyst Claudia Rose, who uses her skills to help a former classmate find clues about the disappearance of Lucy Valentine during their junior year.
Leveraging past flashbacks with the reunion provides a solid foundation, especially when combined with Claudia’s analysis of an alleged note found after Lucy’s disappearance.
Is it a coincidence that Claudia finds the teacher’s dead body following the reunion? Do her former classmates know something? As the secrets unravel, the author adds some interesting twists to build suspense.
Maximum Pressure delivers a fast-paced mystery tied to a web of secrets.
Sheila Lowe is a forensic handwriting examiner, author, and educator with over fifty years of experience decoding the written word. Her nonfiction books include Reading Between the Lines: Decoding Handwriting and her memoir, Growing From the Ashes. In the bestselling Forensic Handwriting suspense series, Sheila’s real-world expertise drives unforgettable fiction as she bridges science and mystery with every stroke of the pen. Her Beyond the Veil paranormal suspense series features a woman who talks to dead people.
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Thanks for sharing and reviewing my book today! The “reunion from hell” story came at the urging of my classmates at our last reunion. There are some very dark themes, but the story was fun to write. I hope your readers enjoy it.
Thanks for the great review!