Monthly Archives: October 2013

Talk, Text, Take Photos . . . and Stop a Bullet!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Technology is an essential tool in crime prevention and when tracking suspects after a crime is committed. From cell phone records and GPS monitoring to mitochondrial DNA testing and clues left by sloppy posting on social media sites, developments in … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Forensic | Tagged award winning, bullet, cell phone, cell phone armor, crime, crime prevention, dead burn, emily stone, emily stone series, forensics, gps, jennifer chase author, mitochondrial DNA testing, mystery, robbery, smart phone, smart phones, stop a bullet, text messages, thrillers | 2 Comments

Senseless Crime is Even More So When Committed by Children

Posted on October 26, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As an academic of criminal psychology and someone who purposefully tries to put herself in the minds of violent individuals when writing novels, I am exposed to many stories that make you wonder how a person can make choices so … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning dead burn, Boston Red Sox, child psychopathy, Colleen Ritzer, crime, crime by children, criminal behavior, danvers, forensic psychology, homicide, jennifer chase criminologist, Massachusetts, murder, mystery, Philip Chism, psychological, teen violence | 3 Comments

I Took a Walk in a Graveyard at One of California’s Most Haunted Locations

Posted on October 24, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Curiosity persuaded me. Inquisitiveness overpowered me. These feelings called out, or rather screamed out, to my writer’s imagination. I just had to stop and take some photographs of this particular spot at San Miguel Mission, which gave me the opportunity … Continue reading →

Posted in Thriller Thursday, Writing | Tagged author jennifer chase, award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, award winning dead burn, california, cemetary, clues, compulsion, emily stone series, ghost hunting, ghosts, graveyard, Halloween, haunted places, haunting, horror, inspiration, mystery, photography, san miguel mission, suspense, thrillers, writing, writing research | 5 Comments

Madison Knight is back! Giveaway with @Carolyn_Arnold

Posted on October 22, 2013 by jchasenovelist

If you haven’t already, meet Madison Knight, the chocolate-loving detective, who is determined to solve murder and find justice for the victims—even if that means coming into contact with the sight of blood. However, in Found Innocent, the latest release … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post | Tagged award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase, badge, carolyn arnold, clean read, cop, crime, crime fiction, crime scene, detective, found innocent, investigation, madison knight, murder mystery series, mystery, new release, suspense, thriller series | Leave a comment

Exploring Four Types of Serial Killers

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jchasenovelist

In my Emily Stone Thriller Series, the tough heroine Emily Stone goes up against ruthless and diabolical serial killers. In Dead Game, Samuel uses his unique signature as a voyeuristic serial killer to commit his crimes. I created Samuel to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Serial Killers | Tagged author jennifer chase, behaviorial evidence, compulsion, control, crime fiction, crime scene, dead burn, dead game, emily stone series, homicide, investigation, jennifer chase, mystery, power, serial homicide, serial killer, serial killers, serial victims, sexual, thriller, visionary | 17 Comments

The Cops, The Undead, and The Nightmare From Hell

Posted on October 14, 2013 by jchasenovelist

You would think that I would be a horror writer, at least for the most part, but I’ve almost kept my little secret, well a secret. In truth, I enjoy many genres. My primary writing path took me into thrillers … Continue reading →

Posted in First Watch, Writing | Tagged afraid, against odds, cops, darkness, epic chase, first watch, first watch by jennifer chase, fright, horror, horror film, horror suspense, jennifer chase author, man versus undead, scary ride, short story, suspense, undead | 1 Comment

Curious About the 31 Things Frightening to a Criminologist?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jchasenovelist

It’s that time again. It’s the scariest month of the year with Halloween fast approaching. The chills are chasing me. I thought I’d keep up with my yearly tradition and post what actually scares a criminologist and crime fiction author. … Continue reading →