Hi! Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Hi! Thanks for interviewing
me. I’m an award winning author and consulting criminologist. I’ve worked in
the business world and decided to change professions about ten years ago. I
spend some of my time studying and consulting on cold cases. When I’m not
working, I love photography, hiking, and spending times with my newest German
shepherd dog rescue. I live in California
Do you have anything you would like to say to your
readers?
You’re the most awesome
readers/fans that any author could ask for. Thank you so much for supporting my
Emily Stone Series—all of you make it so worthwhile.
Can you tell us a little bit about your book?
What happens when one California
On the hunt for a complex
serial killer, vigilante detective Emily Stone must face her most daring case
yet. Stone’s proven top-notch profiling skills and forensic expertise may not
be enough this time.
Emily Stone’s covert team
pushes with extreme urgency to unravel the grisly clues, while keeping their
identities hidden from the police. With one last-ditch effort, Stone dangles
someone she loves as bait to draw out the killer. She then forces the killer
out of their comfort zone
Which came first for you, the characters or the plot?
The characters.
You’re out demon hunting (because you’re that kind of
awesome) and you come across one about to kill a young couple. He has not seen
you yet; what is your first course of action?
My first course of action
would be to create some type of diversion (sound, yell, rustling, rock, etc.)
to take the demon’s focus away from the couple.
Can we expect more novels from you in 2017/2018?
Yes, there will be the second
Chip Palmer Forensic Mystery, Scene of the Crime, which will be out in the
Fall. The next Emily Stone Thriller, Dark Lies, will be out Winter (early
2018).
Do you think you may ever go into another genre?
Absolutely. Mystery or
thriller is definitely my favorite genre, but I’ve been working on some short
horror stories that could become full-length horror novels.
What was your inspiration for this novel, or the
series in general?
My inspiration for the
series is a combination of my academic pursuits because of my curiosity about
the criminal mind as well as my own experience with a violent sociopath.
Why this genre?
I love thrillers—all types
of thrillers my entire adult life. The 1980s action movies helped to inspire my
writing. There’s nothing more exciting than chasing and outsmarting the bad
guys, pushing characters to their limits, and rooting for the underdog.
What is your favorite part of writing?
I love to write and create
my storylines. My favorite part of writing is the research, finding that
interesting tidbit to pull something unusual into the storyline through forensics
or behavioral profiling.
Random Quickies!
Supernatural or Psych? (TV
Shows)
Psych.
Favorite color?
All the blues in the Pacific Ocean .
Favorite genre to read?
Thriller.
Cats or dogs?
Dogs.
Swimming pool or ocean/lake?
Ocean/lake.
Crime Thriller
Every Emily Stone Thriller is a stand-along novel.
From the multi-award winning series:
What happens when one California community has a disturbing spike in homicides? It catapults cops into a deadly game of murder. Frozen human body parts hideously displayed at the crime scenes offers a horrifying interpretation that only a sadistic serial killer could design—and execute.
On the hunt for a complex serial killer, vigilante detective Emily Stone must face her most daring case yet. Stone’s proven top-notch profiling skills and forensic expertise may not be enough this time.
Young and ambitious, Detective Danny Starr, catches the homicide cases and discovers that it will test everything he knows about police work and the criminal mind. Can he handle these escalating cases or will the police department have to call in reinforcements—the FBI.
Emily Stone’s covert team pushes with extreme urgency to unravel the grisly clues, while keeping their identities hidden from the police. With one last-ditch effort, Stone dangles someone she loves as bait to draw out the killer. She then forces the killer out of their comfort zone with her partner Rick Lopez, and with help from a longtime friend Jordan Smith. A revelation of the serial killer’s identity leaves the team with volatile emotions that could destroy them.
The killer continues to taunt and expertly manipulate the police, as well as Stone’s team, and as they run out of time—they leave behind everyone and everything—in Dead Cold.
About the Author
Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning author and consulting criminologist. She has authored eight crime fiction novels, including the multiple award-winning Emily Stone thriller series along with a screenwriting workbook.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor degree in police forensics and a Master's degree in criminology. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent sociopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists.
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