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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Compulsion' (35)

Stranger in Danger! Would You Step In to Help?

You are taking a leisurely walk through your neighborhood park and you witness a man who is engaged in a heated fight with his girlfriend and roughly pushes her to the ground. Do you step in and tell him to back off? While watching your young daughter laugh with glee as she flies down the slide by herself for the very first time, you overhear another mother screaming at… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 25, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Here's what police officers are saying about "Compulsion"

Being a police officer is a tough and dangerous job. I respect and applaud their tireless efforts to keep us safe. I mourn with them when an officer is killed in the line of duty. I thank them for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted in a civilized society. I am so inspired that they enjoyed my book.

"Jennifer Chase has hit on the core of Homicide…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 23, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

Gone To The Dogs – Clifford’s Story

Clifford’s story begins in a backyard puppy mill. It is a place where animals are bred and housed in appalling conditions for the sole purpose to make money. These are not breeders or trained animal handlers, these are people who see the opportunity to make money from breeding all types of animals. Some of these animals die, some suffer from…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 21, 2009 at 7:12pm — No Comments

Which Cities Could Use Emily Stone the Most?

Have you ever gotten so frustrated with the crime that you see occurring in your neighborhood that you are tempted to take the law into your own hands? It could be small issues like teenagers who repeatedly leave rolls of toilet paper strung through the trees of elderly members in the community or drivers who carelessly throw trash out the window while driving down your… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 20, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Jennifer Chase Book Signing

Event: Compulsion Book Signing

Where: Haute Gallery

Location: 7902D Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm

Refreshments and snacks will be…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 18, 2009 at 8:44pm — No Comments

Would Emily Stone Pass the Test?

In my new novel Compulsion, Emily Stone is a strong female personality in a world that is largely dominated by men. She is a private investigator who has to use both her brains and her physical strength to stay one step ahead of the criminals who she is tracking and trying to bring to justice. When circumstances…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 16, 2009 at 11:53pm — No Comments

Another Great Review on "Compulsion" by Yvonne at Socrates Book Reviews

Outskirts Press, Inc.

October, 2008

Genre: Thriller

Emily Stone investigates serial killers. She’s not a cop and doesn’t have the authority to do this, but she has the ability to put investigative equipment and clues together in a way the police can’t. Secretly, she e-mails her findings to them so that they can put the… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 14, 2009 at 9:58am — No Comments

Many Layers of Forensic Science

In my new novel Compulsion, I take my readers into the twisted minds of serial killers and follow the efforts of independent investigator Emily Stone as she tracks downs these most sinister of criminals. Emily works quietly and in complete anonymity to gather the…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 12, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

The Definition of a Sociopath

Perhaps you have walked by two women in the middle of a conversation and overheard one of them exclaim, “My ex-boyfriend is a complete psychopath!” Or, how about the psychiatric terms which find their way into every Law and Order script. I cannot count the times that Dr. Wong has interviewed a suspect and then said, “This… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 6:07am — No Comments

A New Female Detective to Add to the Ranks

Can you think of some of the female detectives and crime-solvers who have become known to us through books and on the screen (both large and small)? Nancy Drew has inspired thousands of young girls to become sleuths in their own neighborhoods. The two female leads in Cagney and Lacey developed such a loyal following that…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 6:05am — No Comments

So You Want to Be a Crime Scene Investigator?

It is interesting to see how the popular culture that gets developed through our television screens can influence the real decisions that people make in their lives. The rash of talent shows in recent years, such as American Idol and America’s Got Talent, has convinced…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 6:03am — No Comments

What Readers Are Saying About Compulsion

I appreciate all of the amazing reviews I have been receiving for my new novel, Compulsion. This book is my first release and it integrates my educational background in criminology and forensics with my personal interest in criminal behavior. Compulsion…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 6:01am — No Comments

Understanding the Criminal Mind

The American public is fascinated by stories of missing and abused children. Maybe parents are terrified of the same fate happening in their family so they watch every news story for clues on how to avoid such a situation. Or, perhaps we are just shocked by the mindset of a person who could cause harm to the most innocent members of our society. For others still,…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 5:57am — No Comments

When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their Way

Emily Stone doesn’t have a badge. But that hasn’t stopped her from tracking down some of the West’s most dangerous child-killers. Armed with a digital SLR camera, laptop computer and her trusty Beretta, Stone uses her innate gift for detective work to identify the perps — and then anonymously e-mail the evidence to the cops. Now, the hunt for two brazen serial killers on…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 5:54am — No Comments

What inspired Jennifer to write her debut novel?

Jennifer's favorite genre has always been suspense, mystery, and thriller books. Her inspiration for Compulsion is really three-fold. First, her love for writing and wanting to complete a thriller novel has been the main driving force.

Second, her academic background actually gave her the confidence to write about… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 10, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments