Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

No Body, No Problem: Murder Convictions in Missing Persons Cases

Posted on March 31, 2020

The old Hollywood trope of “no body, no conviction” is usually accurate, but not always true. Generally, it is very difficult to prove the murder of a missing person. But, between the tenacity of investigators and the legal precedent of … Continue reading →

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Book Release Today! FLOWERS ON HER GRAVE: A Detective Katie Scott Thriller #Crime #Bookouture #ebook

Posted on March 24, 2020

Exciting news! The third installment for the Detective Katie Scott Series: FLOWERS ON HER GRAVE released today. This was a fun and challenging story to write. See what readers have to say about FLOWERS ON HER GRAVE. *** “A brilliantly … Continue reading →

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Epitome of Evil: 4 Killers Without Motive

Posted on February 28, 2020

As fans of crime fiction, we all know how important it is for murder investigators to understand a killer’s motive. But what if the killer was not a jealous lover, a greedy business partner or a vengeful ex? But rather, … Continue reading →

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Next Generation Threats: The Future of Crime and Crime-Stoppers

Posted on January 21, 2020

It’s the year 2020 – which means, the future is upon us. And, as we look back at the past 20 years, it is apparent that business, technology and cultural norms have rapidly evolved. So, it is no wonder that … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Cover Reveal For My Next Crime Thriller FLOWERS ON HER GRAVE #Bookouture #PreOrder #Thriller

Posted on December 30, 2019

SUPER EXCITED to reveal the cover and description of FLOWERS ON HER GRAVE, Book 3 in the Detective Katie Scott series. Out on 24th March. Available to pre-order now: AMZ: https://geni.us/B08333STXRCover Apple Books: https://buff.ly/369H88J Kobo: https://buff.ly/39ohajR Google Play: https://buff.ly/2snPT0o   … Continue reading →

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Character Interview with Detective Katie Scott from HER LAST WHISPER #crime #thriller

Posted on December 26, 2019

What is your name? My name is Detective Katie Scott and I’m the main character in Her Last Whisper by Jennifer Chase. What do you look like? I’m five foot six inches tall, long dark hair, with a fit body … Continue reading →

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Making Magic Happen for Eight Year Old JJ: Paws 4 Autism #GivingTuesday

Posted on December 3, 2019

I don’t make it a secret that I love dogs–I talk about them a lot and I even feature them in my fictional stories. Dogs have this amazing way of healing and helping us that we don’t completely understand–and even … Continue reading →

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