Character Q&A: Detective Katherine "Katie" Scott of Jennifer Chase's PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS

 

It's Character Interview Day! 

Today's guest is Detective Katherine "Katie" Scott from inside the pages of PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS by Jennifer Chase.  It is a pleasure to have her with us at The Literary Nook!

What is your name?

Detective Katherine "Katie" Scott and my latest cold case is Pretty Broken Dolls.

 

What do you look like?

I'm five foot seven, brown hair, brown eyes, and have an athletic build. I wish that I was curvier.

 

Where are you today and what are you doing?

I'm following up on leads at a military K9 training facility regarding the homicides in Pretty Broken Dolls.

 

Describe the outside of your home.

It's a yellow farmhouse with white trim that my dad built. There's even a porch with a swing that I often find myself in when I've had a bad day.

 

You come face to face with your worse enemy. How do you react?

Being a police detective and former military K9 handler, I've come face to face with too many enemies in my short lifetime. I'm ready for anything—no matter what.

 

You keep a photo album of memories from your lifetime. If you could only keep one photo, which one would that be?

It would be a photo of me and my parents when I was twelve years old. It was happy times before they were brutally taken from me in an auto accident.

 

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Both. But I prefer to be a night owl.

 

A police officer stops you for a minor violation. What violation is that and how do you react?

It would be speeding. I would find it amusing because no doubt I would know the officer. We would have a good laugh. He would caution me to slow down and I would be on my way.

 

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

A well-worn pair of jeans.

 

Do you have any phobias? What are they and how intense are they? How have they impacted your life?

I wouldn't say phobia, but I suffer from PTSD. I suffer every day, some days better than others, but I manage.

 

How do you feel about mortality?

It's something I don't think about. But I know in the back of my mind that doing my job could cause my death.

 

What scares you?

Not being able to find the killer and they claim another victim.

 

What’s the last thing you do before you go to bed at night?

I spend some quiet time and thank the Lord for everything I have and the people in my life.

 

Who is your best friend?

My K9 Cisco.

 

Are you married or in a relationship?

I'm engaged to be married to my childhood friend.

 

You just woke up to find that war has been declared. What’s the first thing you would do?

Gather my wits. And then gather everything I need to protect my community and get to work.

 

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a police officer. As luck would have it, I got my wish.

 

About the Book   

Title: PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS: DETECTIVE KATIE SCOTT SERIES #6
Author: Jennifer Chase
Publisher: Bookouture
Pages: 302
Genre: Crime Thriller

BOOK BLURB:

In the thin light of the moon, the woman’s limp body hangs from the iron fence amongst the redwoods. Looped over the railings is the little gold locket her mother gave her when she turned sixteen. The picture of the girl inside smiles out at a future she’ll never see…

As day breaks over the fairground, Detective Katie Scott forces herself to take in another disturbing scene in front of her. A woman, the same age as her, found slumped in the carriage of the Ferris wheel, red lipstick dragged across her lips, her throat cut.

Katie doesn’t want to believe that the serial killer picking off women across the state has found their way to the small town of Pine Valley, California, but when her team finds a gold engagement ring hanging nearby, it’s a terrifying, but undeniable fact.

With a twisted killer on her doorstep, Katie knows if she doesn’t act fast, she’ll find more women left out in the cold like broken dolls. Her team hit dead end after dead end, but only she can see the vital link between the victims: a connection with Katie herself.

Katie has spent years pushing traumatic memories of her years in the military far out of reach, but she must confront them now or more innocent women will die. But as the killer circles closer and closer to Katie, what if the only answer is to give him what he wants? There must be another way…

Warning – This absolutely unputdownable thriller will keep you up all night! Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh better hold on tight for a nail-biting rollercoaster ride!

PRAISE

5 Stars! “This is the first book in the series I have read – and I want more! Suspense up to the end, characters I enjoyed, and K9 units. Loved it!” – NetGalley

5 Stars! “As always this Jennifer Chase thriller just cries out to be read in one sitting. Here we see Katie get tangled up with a serial killer although it takes time before anyone takes her seriously. Great characters and a great story, I loved this book.” – NetGalley

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About the Author 

Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and USA Today BestSelling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s 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. 

You can visit her website at www.authorjenniferchase.com or connect with her on Twitter, Goodreads and Facebook.