Interview with Crime Thriller Author Jennifer Chase

Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and best-selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, 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, and member of the International Thriller Writers.

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Title: HER LAST WHISPER
Author: Jennifer Chase
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 320
Genre: Crime Thriller

Katie focuses her mind, trying to keep another anxiety attack at bay. The victim’s long brown hair is slick and wet, her body rigid in the grass. She looks more like a mannequin than the woman Katie had spoken with only yesterday, the woman she had promised to protect…

When a cold, naked body is discovered by a couple on a jog through the lush woodlands of Pine Valley, California, new recruit Detective Katie Scott is stunned to discover the victim is Amanda Payton – a much-loved local nurse and the woman at the heart of an unsolved case she’s been investigating whilst getting a grip on her crippling PTSD.

Weeks earlier, Amanda had run, battered and bruised, out into the headlights of a passing patrol car. She claimed to have just escaped a kidnapping, but with no strong evidence, the case went cold. The Pine Valley police made a fatal mistake… 

Katie is certain the marks on Amanda’s wrists complete a pattern of women being taken, held captive and then showing up dead in remote locations around Pine Valley – and she won’t let someone die on her watch again.

But then a beautiful office worker with a link to the hospital where Amanda worked goes missing. With only days before the next body is due to show up, can Katie make amends for her past by saving this innocent life?

Totally gripping crime fiction for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Nothing will prepare you for this nail-biting roller-coaster ride…

Readers adore Jennifer Chase! 

THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!… I was literally holding my breathI HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending WOW definitely not what or who I was expecting.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I was really wowed by itI couldn’t put the book down and was trying to read as fast as I could so I could find out who the killer was. The ending took me by surpriseI was literally gasping for air… I would definitely recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Wow what an absolutely amazing fantastic read. I was hooked almost as soon as I started this book. I am still trying to pick my chin off the floor. I loved it from page one and couldn’t read the pages quick enough. I did not see the end coming…Awesome.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

If you read one police thriller this year make sure that it is this one… it will grip you from the start and will drag you into the story trying desperately to work out who the killer is but I promise you that you will not be able to figure it out.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A great way to start a new series! It’s a wonderfully written roller-coaster ride. A must read!Book Obsessed Introverts, 5 stars

Wow!The hairs on my head stood up with this one!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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Can you tell us what your new book is about?

Her Last Whisper revolves around when a cold, naked body is discovered by a couple on a jog through the lush woodlands of Pine Valley, California, new recruit and ex-army veteran Detective Katie Scott is stunned to discover the victim is Amanda Payton – a much-loved local nurse and the woman at the heart of an unsolved case she’s been investigating while getting a grip on her crippling PTSD. The victim was the woman Katie had spoken with only yesterday, the woman she had promised to protect… the case takes Katie and her K9 partner on a twisty investigation to find a crafty killer.

Can you tell us a little about your main and supporting characters?

Detective Katie Scott returns to her hometown from two tours in the army as a military K9 team with Cisco, her eighty pound black German shepherd. She had previously been a patrol police officer, but wasn’t sure what she wanted to do now. She needed time to settle back into regular life again, but she finds herself involved in a missing person’s case that turned into a homicide. Her uncle is the local sheriff and decides to promote her to head up the cold case unit for the Pine Valley Sheriff’s Department.

Deputy Sean McGaven is a deputy sheriff that has been assigned to work with Katie. He’s adept at finding out information on the computer about anyone. He’s the one that has Katie’s back. Secretly he wants to become a K9 unit for the department.

Sheriff Wayne Scott is Katie’s uncle and he had watched out for her ever since her parents were killed in a car accident. He is a well-loved sheriff and has background of solving many of the cases over the years.

Chad Ferguson is the childhood friend and love interest for Katie. He is one of the local firefighters and has never fallen for anyone else. But, he wonders how long he will wait for her as she gets things straight in her life.


Your book is set in the California Mountains.  Can you tell us why you chose this location in particular?

I love this type of setting because it allows for so much intrigue and investigative techniques for crime scenes… and the unknown in a rural location.

How long did it take you to write your book?

It took about two months to write the first draft for Her Last Whisper. Then it went through various levels of editing with the publisher, which takes another four to six weeks.

What has been the most pivotal point of your writing life?

I love writing stories. I love creating characters, including the bad guys of course. I love creating unusual crime scenes and investigations. The most pivotal points of my writing life is winning writing awards and hearing from readers and fans.

What kind of advice would you give other crime fiction authors?

There’s always an abundance of advice for writers out there, but I like to stick to the basics. If you truly love writing and have the fortitude to go the distance through re-writes… then write, write, and keep on writing. Always hone your craft and don’t worry about the little stuff like bad reviews and people who aren’t supportive. Stay true to your writing—write what you want not what someone thinks you should write J