Author Archives: jchasenovelist

About jchasenovelist

Published thriller author, criminologist, and blogger.

What Does it Take to Search a Major Case Crime Scene?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Cooperation. Dedication. Experience. Crime scene examination must be done in a careful and methodical manner. A crime scene is three-dimensional, it’s imperative that it be looked at it from that perspective. Pay close attention to the located evidence, even use … Continue reading →

Life of a Military Combat Tracker

Posted on April 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I’m amazed by the stories of dogs in the military, even today. The combat tracker teams in Vietnam inspired me to write a prologue in my newest thriller, Silent Partner. The book is about a modern day police K9 officer … Continue reading →

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Importance of First Officer at the Crime Scene

Posted on April 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

The first police officer that arrives at a crime scene is the often the driving force behind a successful crime scene investigation. The crime scene locale is where most of the physical evidence associated with the crime is obtained. Evidence … Continue reading →

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You Can Join the Growing List of Authors on Amazon Kindle

Posted on March 30, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Amazon Kindle has broken records and expectations last year with whooping sales in the millions. Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and CEO, stated that millions of avid readers own an Amazon Kindle. Currently, there are more than 410,000 book titles listed … Continue reading →

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How Can We Prevent Wrongful Convictions?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Crime and justice is the standard that establishes our civilized society. Justice should be swift and efficient. In other words, the punishment should fit the crime. There are so many heated discussions about crime, punishment, and the death penalty. It’s … Continue reading →

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Outlining Characters and Summary For a New Novel Project

Posted on March 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

As a writer, author, and criminologist, I find that I wear a variety of hats throughout my working day. Writing, editing, promotion, researcher, and expert are just to name a few. One of my favorite hats is when I’m beginning … Continue reading →