Chase Harlem

“Chase Harlem is a savvy, sassy, detective with a big heart. Her first case is a fun romp through New Orleans.” – Susan M. Boyer, USA TODAY Bestselling author of the Liz Talbot Mystery series“Elise Burke Brown’s debut is a thrilling, addictive whodunit, featuring an unforgettable main character, sassy, witty P.I. Chase Harlem and an immersive New Orleans setting. (Seriously, I could taste the beignets.) Chase’s mysterious past and an ever-shifting cast of interesting suspects kept the pages flying. Propulsive until the very end, I couldn’t put this book down. I can’t wait for book two!” – Terri Parlato, author of All the Dark Places and What Waits in the Woods“Chase Harlem is a lively, colorful, crime-thrilling, page-turning read that takes you deep into the back alleys of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Rife with the sights, sounds, and smells resplendent in the Crescent City, this novel is a treat at every turn. The writing is sure handed and crisp, the characters and setting both fascinating and engaging. CHASE HARLEM is an altogether delightful and entertaining debut by a writer who will leave readers hungry for the next installment in this wonderful new series. Highly Recommended!” – Barton Birtcher, Bestselling and Award Winning author of Knife River and Reckoning“Everything you could want in a detective story and a great introduction to a fascinating new investigator. Chase Harlem is one to follow, just as long as you can keep up with her.” – Tom Barber, Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of the Sam Archer Series

Elise comes from a family of detectives, including a grandfather who filled her childhood with true crime stories she learned not to repeat at daycare. Her debut novel won 2023 Killer Nashville Claymore Award for best unpublished investigator manuscript as well as the 2021 Monroe-Walton Award for best new author. She’s had stories and poetry published in Sojourn Literary Magazine, Dewpoint Literary Magazine, The Moonlit Road, The Dark Sire Literary Magazine, and Southern Quill. She’s also sold stories to the podcast, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. She runs the popular book blog.