Mystery books do not normally top my list of ones I have to read, but when I read the snippet for this newly published books, I knew that it was right up my alley. Ex-cop, PI, and an ex-Buddist Monk to boot, this book screamed a fun and engaging read and I was so glad to receive a copy for review.
The Third Rule Of Ten: A Tenzing Norbu Mystery
by Gay Hendricks & Tinker Lindsay
Series: Tenzing Norbu Mysteries
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Hay House Visions (February 3, 2014)
ISBN-13: 978-1401941673
Synopsis: Keep current with the truth: we are only as weak as our secrets; especially the ones we keep from ourselves.
That’s the Third Rule of Ten.
As the go-to private detective for a bevy of high-profile clients, our beloved ex-Buddhist monk, ex-Lapd officer, Tenzing Norbu, has finally found his stride. With his beautiful pathologist girlfriend, a healthy bank account, and a steady stream of clients, courtesy of middle-aged movie star Mac Gannon and rising political star Bets McMurtry’s life is bursting with activity. But its not all joy and happiness. The death of his father and a growing abundance of secrets, both personal and professional, leave feeling an unexpected depth of sorrow and confusion. Even with the emotional turmoil, nothing can stop Ten from taking the case when McMurtry’s housekeeper goes missing. The investigation leads him down a dangerous path littered with bodies, untraceable prescription drugs, and human organ trafficking. But nothing is as shocking as the realization that the mastermind behind it all is none other than Chaco Morales, a criminal that slipped through hands once already. The Third Rule of Ten will have readers on the edges of their seats, as they learn, along with Ten, that there is a fine line between healthy privacy and unhealthy secrecy. Knowing the difference may just determine whether Ten will stop Chaco or lose himself.
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My Thoughts:
My initial thoughts were right on. This book was an engaging read that did have some fun and wit to it. After all how can you not be amused by the main character? When I first got this book, I did not realize this this was a series. This happens to be the third book in a series – hence the name – and I love that this book is a stand alone story. I did not have to know where the last story ended or began. I love that in a series. There was one or two references to people from other stories that showed up in this one, but it was simply mentioned and you missed nothing.
The writing duo have created a fun main character who is quirky, intelligent, insightful, a bit sad at his Dads passing, a bit of a loner with a sort of committed relationship, but the cat might be the better choice to have a relationship with too, kinda guy. He is a strong man in many ways who is respected by his peers and they help him as often as possible. Plus he is a great at playing his hunches.
This story is very engaging and while you don’t really know the true mystery of what is happening in the story until close to the end, there is plenty of action to keep you moving quickly though the book. I really enjoyed this read and I am looking forward to more publications after I catch up on the past two. I have to know rule number one and two at the very least!
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I like that a book in a series can stand alone. This does sound like a different type of PI character with his different roles in the past. I think that I shall look for this series in the library.
The series is rated very well on Amazon. I like that the character is a former LAPD officer too. I may have to get this on my Kindle.