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How Important is Crime Mapping to Law Enforcement Today?

A complex and growing problem among our civilized society has been the cause and effect of crime. Three basic issues have been addressed and debated: how to prevent crime, how to combat crime, and how to punish for the criminal act. Extensive research and tactical techniques have been the outcome to… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on September 30, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Emily’s Crime Watch – Tip #2

Emily’s main driving force in Compulsion is to track down child abductors and child murderers in order to have them brought to justice. She feels that it’s most important to protect the innocent from the evil in society… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 29, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Recent Book Reviews of Compulsion

A wild ride! Jennifer Chase has written a deliciously twisted tale that will keep you turning page after page. From a title than draws you in from the get go to a plot line that rivets, Compulsion was simultaneously entertaining and insightful. Chase has a knack for placing the reader inside the tormented mind of the serial killer, you really get a sense…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on May 28, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fourth Amendment vs. Emily Stone

In my new book Compulsion, protagonist Emily Stone takes extensive measures to gather surveillance evidence against some of the worst criminals on our streets. She hides in her truck, the woods, or any other available cover to record the photographs and videos that will bring yet another pedophile,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 26, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

The True Meaning of "Compulsion"

Have you ever had a craving for a certain type of food? Perhaps an overwhelming urge to bungee jump? What causes us to feel these overwhelming feelings? You may feel that these are trivial examples of “testing fate,” but think about it. You’re probably rationalizing that while people get cravings or urges, they can control them.

Some can control it, others…

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Added by Jennifer Chase on May 25, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Bringing Minds Together to Tackle Unsolved Mysteries

In my thriller novel Compulsion, I introduce my readers to Emily Stone. She works alone to track down and record some of the most despicable predators in our communities. Without an official police badge or the equipment offered by law enforcement, Emily uses her own sharp intuition and tools of technology to… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 14, 2009 at 8:27am — No Comments

There May Be More Victims of Serial Killers Than We Realize

In addition to keeping busy with my ongoing writing projects, I also think it is important to devote some time regularly to staying current on the latest research and news concerning criminology and forensics. In addition to maintaining my long-standing interest in these fields of study, I believe that keeping up-to-date with the latest news helps to add accuracy… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 13, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Justice Delayed, but Justice Served

I was watching one of those “Cold Cases” programs on cable television over the weekend. I guess I could consider it research for further writing projects. The documentary focused on the shooting of two police officers in a small… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on May 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Silent Scream Gets a Faced Lift

Silent Scream has received a face lift just in time for the newest review by fellow author Sheri who is a nurse as well as works for a group of attorneys read her take on this true crime documentary:

Why do serial killers intrigue us so much? I've always been drawn to the criminal mind for some reason, especially if it has to do with the mind of a serial killer.

I've watched documentaries on the likes of Ted Bundy, Jeffrey… Continue

Added by Yvonne Mason on April 9, 2009 at 9:33am — 2 Comments

Will Crime Increase in This Economy?

The current recession that has taken hold of our country is afflicting every area of our lives. I have no doubt that some of you reading this blog have recently lost your job or are working with the threat that the pink slip may come at any time. If not, I imagine you know someone who is facing unemployment for the… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on April 1, 2009 at 8:19am — No Comments

Author Jennifer Chase Interviewed by The Bookworm

Today I have a special treat for my blog readers, author Jennifer Chase has stopped by for an interview.thebookworm07.blogspot.com/2009/03/author-interview-jennifer-chase.html

About the book:… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on April 1, 2009 at 8:17am — 1 Comment

Thank you once again for all the great reviews you are sending me!

Superb! A must-read! Belongs in the library of every serious reader….need I say more?

Chase has really outdone herself with the first in a series of cop thrillers. Compulsion is nothing but the quintessential page-turner that every reader hopes for when they first open a new book. Comparable to the likes of Lawrence Sanders’ Deadly Sins series,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Chase on March 23, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Please Vote for Silent Scream

Silent Scream is listed on Preditors and Editors in the Novel Section- At the moment it is listed at #9
I would appreicate it very much if each of you would take a moment and vote. It would be so nice for it to hit #1. This is for the girls. They have been forgotten to long. http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novel.shtml
We only have until the 14th to make ourselves heard.
Please vote today and let others know.
Humbly
Yvonne

Added by Yvonne Mason on January 8, 2009 at 6:40am — No Comments

Happy Holidays are over!

Yes, they are, and as much as I have enjoyed them, I'm glad of it. I had wonderful visits with my children and my friends, but now it's time to get back to business. I'm waiting for the funds to get my first book edited, and in the meantime I'm getting back to my second book.

My good friend, Brian Porter, wrote me about the movie deal he has made on A Study In Red, and I'm so very proud for him. He is a great writer and deserves the best. He's a great inspiration for all of us.… Continue

Added by Faye Tollison on January 4, 2009 at 8:56am — No Comments