Emma Lathen – Four John Putnam Thatcher paperback mysteries

Description: Emma Lathen – Four John Putnam Thatcher paperback mysteries Emma Lathen was the pen-name for two businesswomen, econonmic analyst Mary Jane Latsis and attorney Martha Henissart. Their 24 mysteries featuring banker John Putnam Thatcher are noted for their deft plotting and wry humor. Here are four of their best. The Longer The Thread – Pocket Books paperback sixth printing 1973. Very good condition.When John Putnam Thatcher investigates the affairs of a clothing plant in Puerto Rico, he discovers some suspicious "accidents." And he knows that corpses are bad for business."I keep saying 'urbane, witty, faultless, delightful,' what other adjectives is one to use for Lathen's precise blends of formal detection and acute social satire? John Putnam Thatcher, senior vice president of the Sloan Guarantee Trust, is one of the very few important series detectives to enter the field – a civilized, completely urbane man, whose charm is as remarkable as his acumen." The New York Times Book Review"Emma Lathen is peerless in style, wit, inventively credible plotting, and character bits." Los Angeles Times Sweet And Low – Pocket Books paperback first edition 1975. Very good condition.In this Mystery Guild selection, John Putnam Thatcher has to probe the connections between the introduction of a new candy bar and a murder on the floor of the Cocoa Exchange. "Thatcher at his best!" Fort Wayne News-Sentinel"John Putnam Thatcher belongs permanently and deservedly alongside Nero Wolfe, Philip Marlowe, and Sam Spade at the summit of American detective heroes." St. Louis Post-Dispatch Murder Against The Grain – Pocket Books paperback first edition 1975. Good condition. Creases in cover (see photo). Set against the background of the U.S.-Russia wheat deal of the 1970s, $985,000 has been stolen from the Sloan in a letter of credit situation with forged documents. John Putnam Thatcher gets involved to save the Sloan the money and finds the murders in the process. "Superlatives are legitimate coin for the mystery from Emma Lathen. She is the best mystery writing woman of the decade." Dorothy B. Hughes, Book Week Murder Without Icing – Pocket Books paperback first edition 1973. Good condition. Some creases on cover, slight tear at bottom of spine (see photo). When the Sloan Guarantee Trust decides to sponsor hockey broadcasts, there is little excitement; after all, the cellar-dwelling Huskies are not much to get stirred up about. At least, not until an unexpected winning streak shoots them into first place – and uncovers two corpses as well as some high-finance wheeling and dealing. "Probably the best living American writer of detective stories." C.P. Snow"A masterful plotter." Newsweek You could purchase these books individually online, but it would probably cost more than $35 – plus shipping charges. Here you can purchase all four for the bargain price of $25 – plus free shipping. That's less than $6.50 per title. If you'd like to see more collections like this one, visit my eBay site at https://www.ebay.com/sch/biwood35/m.html?item=186484490657&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m145687.l2562 New collections are being added weekly.

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