Sheila Lowe

Sheila Lowe is an American author and forensic handwriting expert whose mystery novels draw on her real-world expertise in graphology — the analysis of handwriting to reveal personality and detect deception. Her unique professional background gives her fiction an authenticity and fascination that sets it apart. Poison Pen is the first novel in her Claudia Rose series, featuring a forensic handwriting consultant who uses her skills to help solve crimes. When a colleague is accused of murder, Claudia must analyse the evidence — including the handwriting of suspects — to uncover the truth. The novel was praised for its clever premise, engaging protagonist, and the intriguing glimpse it offers into the world of handwriting analysis. Lowe is a court-qualified handwriting expert in real life, and her novels are enriched by the depth of her professional knowledge. She has also written non-fiction books about handwriting and personality. Poison Pen is available as an audiobook alongside print and digital editions, offering listeners a unique and engaging way to experience a mystery that blends forensic science with compelling storytelling. Lowe continues to write mysteries that draw on her fascinating expertise.