Tag Archives: compulsion

Characters That Make a Lasting Impression

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Everyone has their favorite leading characters from movies and books.  I know that I seem to gravitate towards strong, no-nonsense, kick butt female leads like Sarah Connor in the Terminator trilogy.  These characters make you cheer when they overcome their … Continue reading →

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Mass Murders: Is there a Diet and Mental Health Connection?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The simple definition of a mass murder is when a person(s) is responsible for the deaths of numerous victims in one incident.  We have seen examples of this in recent months, such as the tragic incidents in Colorado, Connecticut, and … Continue reading →

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Test Your Crime History Knowledge

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love finding interesting tidbits and fun facts when I’m researching for my books.  I came across a ten-question quiz related to crime. These are actually tough.  Try your luck and see how well you know crime history.  I’ve posted … Continue reading →

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Forensics and Criminology: How’d They Do That?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As we go about our daily routines, there are scientists hard at work trying to discover answers for the criminal justice arena, as well as breakthroughs to improve our way of life.  Many of these tests, studies, and theories aren’t … Continue reading →

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Can you Take the Heat with EMILY STONE? New Thriller Trailer: DEAD BURN

Posted on March 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

DEAD BURN An Emily Stone Novel Everyone Sins…   But are you willing to pay for yours? SYNOPSIS: Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods.  However, this time it is an … Continue reading →

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California Man Accused of Raping Woman He Met through Christian Dating Site

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jchasenovelist

There are thousands of instances in which happy couples can share that they found each other through internet dating.  Finding your significant other on a computer screen is becoming more common, as one popular dating site even touts that one … Continue reading →

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Hot Crime Scene Investigations

Posted on March 2, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I decided to tackle arson investigations for my soon to be released EMILY STONE THRILLER, DEAD BURN.  Since I love research, I found some interesting tidbits about arson crime scenes. All crime scenes are documented and processed with the same … Continue reading →

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