Tenzing norbu mysteries
The First Rule of Ten
Don t ignore intuitive tickles lest they reappear as sledgehammers. Thats . Tenzing Norbu Ten for short ex monk and soon to be ex cop is a protagonist unique to our times. In , the first installment in a three novel detective series, we meet this spiritual warrior who is singularly equipped, if not occasionally ill equipped, as he takes on his first case as a private investigator in Los Angeles. Growing up in a Tibetan Monastery, Ten dreamed of becoming a modern day Sherlock Holmes. So when he was sent to Los Angeles to train meditation, he joined the LAPD instead. But as the Buddha says, change is inevitable; and ten years later, everything is about to change big noun for Ten. One resignation from the police force, two bullet wounds, three suspicious deaths, and a beautiful woman later, he quickly learns that whenever he breaks his first rule, mayhem follows. Set in the up-to-date day streets and canyons of Los Angeles, is at turns humorous, insightful, and riveting a gripping mystery as well as a reflective, character driven story with intriguing life lesso
The First Rule of Ten: A Tenzing Norbu Mystery (Tenzing Norbu Mysteries) - Softcover
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Tibetan monk, turned LA cop, turned PI its nothing less than one would expect from a thriving relationship experts first mystery novel and its a perfect choice to launch Hay Houses new mystery imprint, Visions. Ten is the books protagonist (the rules are his). He has a cat named Tank, an ex-girlfriend he calls she-who-hates-cats , and he often chooses a chilly beer instead of meditation to reduce stress. His spiritual insights run as a sub-theme in his mind, as he chases bad guys and looks for clues. He models himself after Sherlock Holmes (his childhood idol) and has a Dr. Watson style computer-jockey sidekick named Mike.
The action begins when a casual visitor to Tens residence turns up dead. Just days after leaving the LAPD, Ten becomes immersed in unraveling the crime and adjusting to being an outsider to his former law-enforcement family. Subtly laced with drugs, sex, and ex-rockers, in addition to a compassionately rendered sup
# of Books:
2
First Book:
January
Latest Book:
January
Genres:
Police Procedural, Mystery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
There are 2 books in the Tenzing Norbu series.
The Tenzing Norbu series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Second Rule of Ten (Book 2), was published in January
The first book in the Tenzing Norbu series, The First Dictate of Ten, was published in January
The Tenzing Norbu series primarily falls into the Police Procedural and Mystery genres.
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Step into the captivating world of the Tenzing Norbu Mystery series, where Buddhist wisdom meets gritty detective work in a thrilling blend of East and West! This unique crime fiction saga, penned by Gay Hendricks and Tinker Lindsay, follows Tenzing 'Ten' Norbu, a former Tibetan monk turned Los Angeles private investigator, as he solves complex mysteries while navigating personal growth and spiritual enlightenment.
With its fresh seize on the detective genre, the series hooks readers with Ten’s sharp intuition, witty humor, and a knack for unraveling cases that intertwine danger and introspection. Ready to explore a mystery series that’s as thought-provoking as it is suspenseful? Let’s dive in!
How Tenzing Norbu Mystery Began
The Tenzing Norbu Mystery series sprang from the creative minds of Gay Hendricks, a renowned psychologist and bestselling author, and Tinker Lindsay, an accomplished screenwriter. Hendricks, known for nonfiction works favor Conscious Loving, ventured into fiction to craft a detective with a spiritual edge. Inspired by