LAST WRITES

A Forensic Handwriting Mystery

Sheila Lowe

Obsidian

ISBN: 978-0-451-23110-9

July 2010

Mystery

Claudia’s friend Kelly learns that she is an Aunt when her estranged half sister, Erin, shows up at her home in need of help. Erin and her husband have been living as members of the Temple of Brighter Light in an isolated compound. But now her husband and young child have disappeared leaving a cryptic note with a terrifying message. Claudia wants to use her skills as a forensic handwriting expert and get into the compound. When she becomes one of the few outsiders ever invited in, she knows that she only has a short period of time to find out the truth about Kelly’s missing niece before the child’s life is written off for good.

LAST WRITES is an eerie story that intrigues the reader about a cult-like life. What really goes on behind closed doors that encompass a society no one really knows about? How much of the stories are true and how much are pure speculation from those of us left on the outside. LAST WRITES not only lets you in the door, but allows you to uncover the deepest secrets of a supposed life style that will leave you cringing long after you finish the book. Sheila Lowe writes in a way that you are right there, entrapped, fighting to figure out where one small child is, before you, too, are lost with the masses. A hauntingly excellent read!

Reviewed by Kathy Fisher

Rating: 4 1/2