Tag Archives: crime thriller

Violent Crimes Up for the First Time in Nearly Two Decades

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jchasenovelist

It is sometimes difficult to believe, based on the horrible stories that get covered non-stop on the 24-hour news cycle, but violent crime actually has been decreasing for about two decades.  The incidences of assaults and rapes and robberies have … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Cringe at Terrible Sounds?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jchasenovelist

Fingernails slowly dragged down a chalkboard, a shrieking woman, or that high-pitch sound of a drill makes us cringe on the spot and cower in disgust.  Even pressing your hands against your ears does not seem to help.  Okay, I … Continue reading →

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So You Think You Can Be a CSI?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I’ve been deep in the trenches with my next book and a little bit preoccupied, but I wanted to post something fun to test your CSI knowledge.  It’s been a tough process creating Emily Stone’s current adventure in Dead Burn, … Continue reading →

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The Criminal Mind is Different

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jchasenovelist

You probably have seen an episode of Law and Order: SVU or Criminal Minds during which the police psychologist explains a brain scan of an accused criminal to a packed courtroom.  It makes for great television, but does this premise … Continue reading →

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Passing Motorist Finds Body in Abandoned Car

Posted on September 26, 2012 by jchasenovelist

I have to say that this scenario gives life to many crime fiction writers’ vivid imaginations… Let me pose a scenario to you and ask what your reaction might be. It’s the middle of the night.  You are driving on … Continue reading →

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Vigilante Detective Emily Stone Gives a Rare Interview about Dark Mind

Posted on September 24, 2012 by jchasenovelist

(Received permission to repost from Character Interviews with Stacy Eaton)  Welcome to Author’s Spotlight on World Literary Cafe Character Interviews with Stacy Eaton Today we have Emily Stone from Dark Mind  written by Jennifer Chase. Welcome Emily – Great to … Continue reading →

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New Forensic Technologies Could Improve How Crime Scenes are Processed

Posted on September 14, 2012 by jchasenovelist

With all of the technology and scientific breakthroughs implemented today, forensic science works industriously with new ways to help identify pieces of crime scene evidence, victims and suspects in order to solve cases. I’ve highlighted three different scientific practices that … Continue reading →

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