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A Touch of Morning Calm (Sam Jenkins Smoky Mountain Mysteries Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Wayne Zurl (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
Chief Sam Jenkins runs headlong into Tennessee’s faction of Korean organized crime when a mobster tries to shake down two former call girls attempting to establish a legitimate business. Soon, bodies begin piling up—all with a Korean connection—in Sam’s town of Prospect and nearby Knoxville.

Sorting truth from fiction calls for more than Sam and his officers can handle, so he turns to the women in his life for assistance. His wife, Kate, Sergeant Bettye Lambert and TV news anchor, Rachel Williamson contribute significantly in clearing the convoluted homicides.
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  1. Book 5 of 14
    Sam Jenkins Smoky Mountain Mysteries
  2. Print length
    290 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    July 12, 2016
  6. File size
    2.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01HXEOPCO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Melange Books, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680463026
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 14 ‏ : ‎ Sam Jenkins Smoky Mountain Mysteries
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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Wayne Zurl

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Wayne Zurl worked for twenty years as a police officer in New York before retiring to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. For thirteen of those years he served as a section commander superivsing investigators. Prior to his police career, Zurl served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and continued on in the Reserves. Before all that, he worked in the fledgling business of computers--when they were seven feet tall. Somewhat disenchanted with the IBM/data processing business, Zurl decided computers were nothing but a passing fad--something that would never replace humans, and he scrapped reentry into that world after returning from his stint with the Army overseas, and collected unemployment insurance until he was offered the only job somewhat compatable with his military background. In 2006 he began writing police stories. His premier novel, A NEW PROSPECT, won Indie and Eric Hoffer Book Awards for best Mystery and Commercial Fiction respectively. Zurl has also been named as a finalist for a First Horizon Book Award and a Montaigne Medal. He currently has nine novels and twenty-seven novelettes published in the Sam Jenkins mystery series. Many of the novelettes were produced as audio books.

For more infromation about Wayne, visit www.waynezurlbooks.net where you can find a list of available books, photos, other writing available only from the author, special messages, and several recent interviews with the media. Sign up for eMail notifications about new releases or follow Wayne via his Facebook and Twitter links on the web site.

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Customers find the book intriguing and filled with suspense. They appreciate the well-established characters and the author's writing ability. One customer notes the author's brilliant mind for solving crimes, while another highlights the legendary humor in the book.

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"Oh, it's so great to have Chief Sam Jenkins back. In this intriguing novel he has a serious problem to solve ... a group of organized Korean crime..." Read more

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  • (Rachelle) Rae Long
    5.0 out of 5 stars There's Nothing Calm about the Latest Propect, TN Problems
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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    As I am a avid follower of W. Zurl, author- I cannot believe I missed this novel! But now that I have read it; it was another happy "keeper" for my library of The Chief S. Jenkins Clan in Prospect. During a chilling homicide of a new local business it appears that local and Knoxville Korean Crime Bad guys are trying to move in. Not only does Sam utilize the State and FBI's help, but turns to 'his' women; wife Kate, Sargent Bettye and News anchor Rachel to help him bring down the Korean mobsters. Sam's wit and energy, along with his wonderful PD department of top PO's again save the day. I love the characters, the authors' gift for writing legendary humor and his ability to write (in this case) the Korean language that was quite an experience for me. Love this novel. Many thx. to Mr. Zurl.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars "A Suspenseful and Intriguing Novel"
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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    Oh, it's so great to have Chief Sam Jenkins back. In this intriguing novel he has a serious problem to solve ... a group of organized Korean crime mobsters. This is a lot for Sam to take on, so he calls in some extra help to lend a hand; not just state and FBI, but also his wife Kate, Sgt Bettye Lambert, and TV news anchor Rachel Williamson. Hopefully this newly formed team can reduce the homicides caused by this terrorist group. The Korean gangsters have come to Prospect to get some pay from Sunny Kim who has opened a massage business. They are called Kimchee Mafia. This novel is fast moving and a real challenge for readers to remember the Korean characters' names. But if this fine author can keep them straight, I've met his challenge. At one point I thought I might have to get the white board out to track all the characters, but I didn't have to. Be assured, this author knows from his experiences in Korean military conflicts. Highly recommend.
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  • MM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Sam Jenkins novel!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2016
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    Organized crime, beautiful women and dead bodies. It all adds up to another great Sam Jenkins mystery!

    When Sam is asked by an old acquaintance (cue the first of many beautiful women) to assist her partner in a shakedown by the Korean mafia, he can’t resist the challenge. When dead bodies start piling up, he enlists the help of his wife, his desk sergeant and a local reporter, not to mention his own law enforcement team.

    Typically I receive books for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however if I find an author whose work is exceptional, I will purchase their novels from that point forward. That is the case with Mr. Zurl’s work, this is a verified purchase. See all our reviews at http://www.bookexplosions.com/ or on Goodreads at [...]
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  • Elaine Emmerick
    5.0 out of 5 stars SAM'S ONE HELLUVA COP!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2019
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    "A Touch of Morning Calm" is a great read; filled with suspense, excitement and laughter!

    Chief Sam Jenkins' latest case has to do with Korean Organized Crime in Prospect. There is a new massage parlor called "Kisaeng Massage Therapy"; run by Sunny and her partner Veronica. Mr. Park, the mob boss, goes to see Sunny. He tells her he can provide protection...for a monthly fee. She tells Mr. Park no and he leaves. One of her employees, Rosalind Cho didn't come to work and Sunny is worried. She calls Sam and he sends Officer Rutledge to Rosie's place. When Sam and Fred get there, they find Rosie dead. Sam believes Mr. Park had her killed as an example for Sunny.

    More people are murdered. Sam can't seem to fit the pieces together but he knows they are all connected somehow.

    As the suspense heightens, Sam starts interviewing potential suspects. He's a "smart cookie" and gets them to turn themselves in!

    This is Wayne's fifth book in the Sam Jenkins Mystery series. Sam is one HELLUVA cop! The characters continue to grow in their relationship to one another - they are people you care about. I absolutely love the banter between Sam and his colleagues - it's quite funny! Each book gets better and better!!

    I highly recommend this book as well as the series! You'll love the characters as much as I do!!
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  • Jackie Taylor Zortman
    5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER FANTASTIC NOVEL
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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    This book, as always, is superbly written and I absolutely loved it. I've read everything Wayne Zurl has written and never hesitate to buy his latest book. His characters are so well established that I feel like I know them and it always takes me home again. I spent a lot of time in the Smokies before I moved to Colorado and would live there myself, were I not here. I recommend this book. You'll love it.
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  • Diana M. Hockley
    5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WORTH YOUR TIME
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
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    Wayne Zurl's Sam Jenkins is - as always - in full cry, joking and naughty but getting the job done.

    This time, Sam has murders to solve which involve some very nasty mobsters - at least he thinks thy are responsible for all the killings, but there are some surprises in store.

    Aided by his wife, Kate, Desk Sergeant Bettye and TV journalist Rachel, Sam wades into the fray, pushing all before him with charm and manipulation until the perpetrators are finally uncovered.

    Pure Zurl and Jenkins double act!
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  • Holly Meissner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
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    Very enjoyable read.
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  • Brad
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Touch of Morning Calm--but not for long!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
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    Wayne Zurl is a retired police detective, the perfect person to write crime fiction and police procedural mysteries. His Sam Jenkins is a well-developed character, his plots are compelling, and the stories ring true to life. If you enjoy authentic police detective stories, these are the books for you.
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  • Stephen
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Sam Jenkins Mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2016
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    Another great book in the Sam Jenkins Smoky Mountain mystery series. A Touch of Morning Calm is another novel length addition to the short stories and novels that have previously enjoyed. It's fantastic to see that the novels and short story collections have become available again. Wayne Zurl continues to be one of my favourite authors these days. Hoping to see more in the future!
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