Jennifer Chase Books In Order

Publication Order of Chip Palmer Forensic Mystery Books

Publication Order of Detective Katie Scott Books

Publication Order of Emily Stone Books

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

About Jennifer Chase

The American author Jennifer Chase is well known for creating thrilling suspense fuelled novels that move at an exciting pace. Her use of character is also something that’s been taken note of, establishing strong personalities that really stick with the reader. A master of subtext, there’s always something lurking just beneath the story, as it’s what isn’t being said in her intricately told stories. There’s a lot of passion and creativity to her art, pushing to form to its limits, whilst really allowing her own voice to shine through.

Over the years this has really played to her advantage, finding Chase a huge audience worldwide with scores of readers from around the world appreciating her work. Knowing exactly what it is that her audience want from her books, she takes them on an in-depth psychological journey of the human mind. This is, in large part, due to her own background in criminology, having studied forensics herself in the past, as well as pursuing a career in the field. Using her experience in the field, she’s created books that feel wholly authentic and believable, resonating in a manner quite unlike any other.

Invested in each of her stories on a personal level, she manages to draw the reader in, holding them there for the duration of the novel. An expert thriller writer, she draws from a range of different influences, such as Jeffrey Deaver, David Baldacci, and John Walker to name but a few. Becoming a household name for many in her own right, she has gone on to achieve a huge level of international success. This will continue for a long time yet, as her writing career carries on growing, upwards and onwards into the future.

Early and Personal Life

Born in California in the USA, Jennifer Chase would grow up with a large fondness for books and all things literature. Visiting the library on weekly trips with her mother, she would return with numerous books, all before creating her own characters and stories. This would progress throughout the years, as she begin to develop her craft as a writer, finding her own approach to writing.

Attending university she would gain a bachelors in forensics, as well as a masters in criminal justice and criminology, she would integrate her learning into her writing. Using her own experiences to help inform her, she’d always be looking for inspiration, allowing it to inspire her as a novelist. Still living in California to this very day, she lives with her husband, continuing to both write and consult in various different capacities, as more books are expected to follow.

Writing Career

Starting with her ‘Emily Stone’ series of novels, Jennifer Chase would make her literary debut with ‘Compulsion’ back in 2008. This would not only introduce her as a writer for the first time, but also one of her much loved leading protagonists, the amateur vigilante detective Emily Stone. These books would continue over the years with almost six books and counting, as each title would feature a different mystery to solve.

Chase would go on to create other series too, including the ‘Chip Palmer Forensic Mystery’ series in 2016, and the ‘Detective Katie Scott’ series in 2019. She would also write a stand-alone title called ‘Silent Partner’ in 2010, as well as a screenwriting workbook, plus she serves as part of the ‘International Association of Forensic Criminologists’. Winning awards for her work too, she’s not without critical acclaim either, as she continues to be a writer with a lot to offer.

Dead Cold

Initially published through the ‘JEC Press’ publishing label, this first came out back in 2017 on the 2nd of July. It would mark the sixth title in the ‘Emily Stone’ series of novels, following on from the previous title with another stand-alone mystery. Working with its own self-contained mystery narrative it can be read by itself, although there are many threads and strands for returning fans.

Every step of this book is handled with expert precision by Jennifer Chase, as she perfectly understands how to pace it effectively. This makes for a gripping and tense read that continually keeps the reader glued to the page for the duration of the novel. The characters all feel real, making realistic decisions in keeping with their personalities, as the reader can easily sympathize with them.

There’s a serial killer on the loose and it appears that their calling card is to leave behind frozen body parts at the scene of the crime. Vigilante detective Emily Stone puts her skills to the test, as this may be one of her most challenging cases yet, all the while Detective Danny Starr must do whatever it takes to prevent the FBI from taking over. Using her covert team, Emily Stone must help uncover the killer before it’s too late and they strike again, as they find themselves up against the clock. Will they be able to find the killer before it’s too late? Can they stop them from striking again? Who is next to turn up dead cold?

The Fragile Ones

First released in 2021 on the 8th of March this would be the fifth mystery novel to be published in the ‘Detective Katie Scott’ series, brought out through the ‘Bookouture’ imprint. A realistic and hard-hitting mystery thriller, this is a story that definitely doesn’t leave anything out for the reader. It’s a dark and gritty book that deals with some tough themes and ideas, all handled with sensitivity by Jennifer Chase. The book has a lot to offer, and is a must not only for returning fans of the series, but overall fans of the genre too.

When two sisters, one eleven and the other twelve, are found dead from a fall at the bottom of a ravine, Detective Katie Scott faces one of her most heartbreaking cases yet. Soon it transpires that they weren’t actually biological sisters, and the youngest, Megan, is DNA matched to a kidnapping victim from years earlier. It appears that the young girl was part of a collection of young victims held by a sadistic killer, and there could be more out there. Dealing with the case, Katie Scott must also manage her own PTSD, as demons from her past threaten to come up, all the while investigating the fragile ones.

4 Responses to “Jennifer Chase”

1. Irene pollak: 1 year ago

   Read chip Palmer series 2 books loved them, won’t you consider writing more. I just finished 3 small bones, loved it too.

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2. Christine: 2 years ago

   Reading the Katie Scott books, but I want to know if Cisco gets hurt or injured. If so, I don’t want to read about it. I will stop reading this series, because Cisco getting killed or worse seems inevitable.

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   • Terry: 1 year ago

     It’s just a book. How can a made up doggie having anything to do with it. Just remind yourself., it’s just a pretend character

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3. Pat: 3 years ago

   I have read about one half of your novel Flowers on Her Grave and am hooked! This is my first time to read a book written by you and am happy I stumbled across this novel. I look forward to adding your name to my list of favorite authors! You obviously know your subject matter and are well skilled at writing an addictive novel. Thanks!

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