I loved this book.
I love the characters, and the plot.

I love that Sam Jenkins is the embodiment of an old cop.
He's flirty, wisecracking, likes vintage cars and beautiful women.

Can't wait to read more about Chief Jenkins in the future. ( )

Sam Jenkins, retired New York detective applies and is offered the position of Chief at the Prospect Police Department. The first day on the job comes the first dead body.
An enjoyable mystery, well-written though I could have done without the vernacular. There were times I had to re-read the sentence to understand what was said. ( )

I enjoyed this book and finished it in less than a day. I wanted to know who dunnit. I thought it was someone else until Sam said he figured it out then I knew I was wrong.

I like Sam and his crew. They make a good team which they need as too many others seem to be working against them. I enjoyed the story. I had fun reading this one. ( )

Have you ever started a book and had to put it aside to find out more about the author? That's what I ended up doing with "A New Prospect". When I started reading, I found myself absorbed in Chief Sam Jenkins' world because Sam seemed real - I mean really REAL. The Chief was spot on - his actions, his thoughts, his humor - it all said realism. I ended up putting the book aside to do a little checking on Mr. Zurl and what he did for a living before he was a writer. Just as I thought, he knew all about law enforcement. I found that exciting, because these are the books I adore - written from experience. There's a quality that experience brings to the story that seems to be missing many of the police mystery type novels.

Chief Sam Jenkins is a 60 year old educated and humorous man who has captured my heart (and every other woman it seems he as contact with). He's charming, witty, and references many movies, books and music that shows his age and education - something lost on many of his co-workers and townsfolk. I cannot tell you how many times I laughed out loud and had to read things to my husband because they were so worthy of sharing. Even hubby got a chuckle out of them!

This is a clean read - no sex, although there are some mild sexual references (some are really funny!). There is adult language, but it comes from characters and situations that it would be appropriate from and was not overly done. I appreciated the way certain situations were handled - no bullying or outlandish roughness, and sometimes with care and concern. I found Sam's temperament, restraint, and humor really added depth to the story.

Mr. Zurl has created a character that has found a permanent place on my bookshelf. I look forward to the next novel in the series. Sam is a character I want to visit with again and again. He's my new hero!! ( )

This is a perfect beginning to the Sam Jenkins mystery series. We get to know Sam professionally, as he works to solve a murder, and also personally, through his relationships with friends and the wife he adores. The plot moves at a good pace, and is written in the form of a whodunit so readers can follow along with Sam and try to solve the murder.

I really enjoyed Sam Jenkin's character. He's older, experienced, and sure of himself without coming off as cocky. He's the 'average guy' hero everyone wants to see succeed.

Wayne Zurl is a retired cop, and his experience adds a level of realism not always found in crime novels and mysteries. I was often struck by the little details and insight into what goes on behind the scenes in a criminal investigation.

This is a fun read, filled with mystery, tangled relationships, believable characters, and a sprinkling of humor. ( )