Tag Archives: jennifer chase author

Gunshot Residue Creates an Impression

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jchasenovelist

Gunshot residue or GSR is an important component to any homicide crime scene involving the discharge of a firearm.  It tells a story.  The big question is how accurate is the story and is it retold correctly.  As they say, … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know a Serial Killer Hunter EMILY STONE

Posted on August 8, 2013 by jchasenovelist

It’s been extremely difficult and even a little bit dangerous, but I’ve managed to track vigilante detective Emily Stone down to ask her a few questions.  It seems that she is always on a case and doesn’t want to be … Continue reading →

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COLLATERAL DAMAGE Excerpt Blog Tour with Frederick Lee Brooke

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jchasenovelist

It’s Thriller Thursday!  Please welcome friend and fellow author Frederick Lee Brooke and one kick-ass heroine Annie Ogden in Collateral Damage.  How could I resist?  I’m honored to be a part of the tour. *** Win a $25 Amazon gift … Continue reading →

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Gather Around and Discover the Impression Evidence at the Crime Scene

Posted on July 15, 2013 by jchasenovelist

“There is no branch of detective science that is so important and so much neglected as the art of tracing footsteps.” This was simply stated by the fictional detective character, Sherlock Holmes from A Study in Scarlet written in 1881. … Continue reading →

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FIRE Influences Plot and Characters

Posted on June 27, 2013 by jchasenovelist

As I was outlining my latest Emily Stone thriller, DEAD BURN, I realized that fire has played a pivotal role in many movies.  Writing about fire and creating a fire scene sounds simple enough, but there’s so much more to … Continue reading →

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Psychological Aspects of Arson Investigations

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jchasenovelist

I love research!  I like to find special tidbits of information that will add to a story.  I won’t bore you with a ton of details, but I’d like to share some interesting research snippets.  You can check out the … Continue reading →

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5 Steps For Processing Evidence at a Fire Crime Scene

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jchasenovelist

The same scientific approach and attention to detail is applied to every type of crime scene.  However, a fire scene has a few different obstacles to overcome for the investigator, which differs from other crime scenes.  The scene has been … Continue reading →

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