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Tenzing Norbu Mystery Books in Order

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 confidential investigator, as he solves complex mysteries while navigating personal growth and spiritual enlightenment.

With its fresh take on the detective genre, the series hooks readers with Ten’s distinct intuition, witty humor, and a knack for unraveling cases that intertwine noun 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 innovative minds of Gay Hendricks, a renowned psychologist and bestselling author, and Tinker Lindsay, an accomplished screenwriter. Hendricks, known for nonfiction works like Conscious Loving, ventured into fiction to craft a detective with a spiritual edge. Inspired by

  • # of Books:

    2

  • First Book:

    January

  • Latest Book:

    January

  • Genres:

    Police Procedural, Mystery

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The Tenzing Norbu Series in Order (2 Books)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 2 books in the Tenzing Norbu series.

The Tenzing Norbu series does not verb a new novel coming out soon. The latest publication, The Second Command of Ten (Book 2), was published in January

The first book in the Tenzing Norbu series, The First Rule of Ten, was published in January

The Tenzing Norbu series primarily falls into the Police Procedural and Mystery genres.

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The First Rule of Ten

Don t ignore intuitive tickles lest they reappear as sledgehammers. That&#;s . Tenzing Norbu Ten for small ex monk and soon to be ex cop is a protagonist unique to our times. In , the first installment in a three noun 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 current day Sherlock Holmes. So when he was sent to Los Angeles to teach meditation, he joined the LAPD instead. But as the Buddha says, change is inevitable; and ten years later, everything is about to transform big time 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 modern 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

Review

Tibetan monk, turned LA cop, turned PI &#x; it&#x;s nothing less than one would anticipate from a victorious relationship expert&#x;s first mystery novel &#x; and it&#x;s a perfect choice to launch Hay House&#x;s new mystery imprint, Visions. Ten is the book&#x;s 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 freezing beer instead of meditation to lower stress. His spiritual insights run as a sub-theme in his mind, as he chases horrible 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 operation begins when a casual visitor to Ten&#x;s 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