Tag Archives: award winning author and criminologist jennifer chase

Dark Mind — An Emily Stone Thriller (Coming Soon)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone is hot on the trail of an abducted child and the clues take her to the beautiful island paradise of Kauai.  It doesn’t take long for her to get thrown into the middle of murder, mayhem, and conspiracies.  A serial … Continue reading →

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Parents of Connecticut Killer Testify

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

When it comes to the study of forensic psychology, it’s probably safe to assume that no criminal gets more attention than a brutal killer.  We are simultaneously fascinated and terrified by someone who could beat, rape, torture, and murder, often … Continue reading →

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Would You Help or Keep Walking?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Emily Stone, a character who is featured in my first two published novels, Compulsion and Dead Game, is a woman who takes it upon herself to get involved and bring criminals to justice.  She risks her own safety and, for … Continue reading →

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31 Things That Scare Me

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jchasenovelist

It’s Friday and I wanted to have a little fun!  Who said criminologists don’t have a sense of humor?  I want names… I thought in keeping with the upcoming October holiday season with Halloween rapidly approaching, I would list some things … Continue reading →

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What Scares You?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I enjoyed scary movies growing up, basically anything with a tormented monster intent on revenge or some crazed guy wielding an ax.  I was one of those fearless little kids never afraid of the dark.  I had to be because … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Woman Becomes Her Own Rescuer

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

In all three of my published novels, I have made an effort to feature women who show compelling strength and independence while overcoming traumatic circumstances.  These women decide not to be the victim and instead take their lives and the … Continue reading →

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Crime Rates Were Down Again in 2010

Posted on September 21, 2011 by jchasenovelist

If you turn on the evening news or one of the 24-hour cable networks like CNN or Fox News, you may think that murders and kidnappings are occurring every minute of the day in this country.  It can be argued … Continue reading →

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