Poison Pen: A Forensic Handwriting Mystery
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Amazon review:
Before her body was found floating in her Jacuzzi, publicist-to- the-stars Lindsey Alexander had few friends, but plenty of lovers. To her ex- friend-forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose-she was a ruthless, back- stabbing manipulator. But even Claudia is shocked by Lindsey's startling final note: "It was fun while it lasted!"
It would be easier on the police-and Claudia-to write it off as suicide. But Claudia's instincts push her to investigate further, and she quickly finds herself entangled in a far darker scenario than she bargained for. Racing to identify a killer, Claudia soon has a price on her head-and unless she can read the handwriting on the wall, she will become the next victim.
Before her body was found floating in her Jacuzzi, publicist-to- the-stars Lindsey Alexander had few friends, but plenty of lovers. To her ex- friend-forensic handwriting expert Claudia Rose-she was a ruthless, back- stabbing manipulator. But even Claudia is shocked by Lindsey's startling final note: "It was fun while it lasted!"
It would be easier on the police-and Claudia-to write it off as suicide. But Claudia's instincts push her to investigate further, and she quickly finds herself entangled in a far darker scenario than she bargained for. Racing to identify a killer, Claudia soon has a price on her head-and unless she can read the handwriting on the wall, she will become the next victim.
While I never cared too much about the victim, I was interested to keep reading to see whodunit. I partially guessed early on, but not the full picture, which is actually amazing for me because I hardly ever guess! I must have an incredible ability to suspend belief when reading cozy mysteries! LOL I found the information about handwriting analysis fascinating and would like to check out some of the author's nonfiction books on the topic. It flowed more naturally into the story than other "themed" cozies do.
This one is getting sent on to elsi from the cozy mystery swap.
This one is getting sent on to elsi from the cozy mystery swap.
Thank you for sending it to me. Like you, I'm entranced with the role of handwriting analysis and I'm hoping this book will be fun to read.
Journal Entry 4 by iliotropio at Bruxelles / Brussel, Bruxelles / Brussel Belgium on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Thanks elsi for the X-mas gift!