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Looking for a Thrilling Read?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by jchasenovelist

SILENT PARTNER WINNER: 2011 Suspense, Readers Favorite, Silver Award FINALIST: 2011 Thriller, Readers Favorite One Cop, One Serial Killer, One Witness Northern California’s elite Police K9 Units arrive at an abandoned warehouse after a high-speed chase and apprehend two killers … Continue reading →

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It’s a Match!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jchasenovelist

From any crime show that we’ve viewed on television or in the movies, there is that moment where the evidence matches and the suspect is then brought to justice.  They make it seem so easy and it only take a … Continue reading →

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How Important are Character Names?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Names are interesting because there is a history to them and how they have evolved over the years.  Some names are newer than others like Haley, Riley, Tanner, and Hunter compared to Mary, Emily, John, and David. I find that … Continue reading →

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Psychodynamics of the Criminal’s Signature

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jchasenovelist

One of the biggest obstacles law enforcement faces when investigating a violent crime is the mindset and motivations of the criminal act.  This is where the signature of the offender comes into focus and it should be studied carefully.  It’s … Continue reading →

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How Much Research is Essential for a Crime Thriller?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jchasenovelist

I love to conduct research.  This can be a thorn in a writer’s side, but I really enjoy this part of the creative process.  Just think about it… you learn something new every time you research.  You can actually learn a … Continue reading →

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The Missing Link in Psychopaths

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jchasenovelist

We know that psychopaths lack remorse, empathy, ethics, and a conscience.  They lie with absolute clarity for whatever appeases them and their lifestyle. They are almost like an unscrupulous chameleon showing their mask of normalcy for most of the world … Continue reading →

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What Do Crime Scenes Tell Us?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jchasenovelist

Understanding and interpreting a crime scene is much like a three-dimensional puzzle, generally with more questions than answers.  However, the exigent circumstances are that the investigator needs to come up with some answers immediately and hopefully the name and whereabouts … Continue reading →

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