Poison Pen
Sheila Lowe
Reviewed by Barb Radmore
Poison Pen- Death Between the Lines is one of the latest additions to
the successful releases of Capital Crimes Press. And again they have
published a well written but fun mystery that entertains from the first
page to last.
Claudia Rose, Kelly Brennan and Lindsay Alexander had been close
friends since college until Lindsay's betrayal of the others ended the
friendship on a sour note. But when Lindsay is found dead and the
police say it is suicide, Claudia and Kelly are not so sure. Actually
Kelly does not really care either way, Lindsay was too cruel to her too
often for her to be overly sad that she is dead at all. But Claudia is
drawn into the question by mutual friends who want to know the truth.
Was Lindsay's drowning her way to end her life or the revenge of one
of the many people she had angered in one way or another. There
is certainly more that one person who would have cause and desire to
want her dead. Claudia, with the help of the good looking
policeman Jovanic, must sort out the alibis and motives to see if she
can solve a case that seems more and more like murder. With her talent
as a hand writing expert she searches for both written and other clues
to the mystery.
Lowe creates characters that live larger than life on her pages. They
are delectably true to themselves, filling their roles with
sincerity and dedication. The mystery itself keeps the readers'
attention as the well paced plot develops from uneasy suspicions to
tightly wound action. Since Lowe herself is a well known hand
writing expert herself. she is able to bring a level of authenticity
that shines through into the story.
The basic information given on the subject through its use in the plot
is facinating. Readers will be tempted to continue reading on the
interesting subject for further knowledge.
This is Claudia Rose first entry as the star of her own series. Next up
is Written in Blood, with more planned for the future. Poison Pen will
create a posse of fans that will anxiously await the future
investigations of Claudia Rose.