Emma Lathen Reading Order
5 series · 35 books
Emma Lathen was the collaborative pen name of Mary Jane Latsis, an economist, and Martha Henissart, a lawyer and physicist, who together crafted sophisticated mystery novels blending financial intrigue with sharp procedural detail. Writing from 1961 to 2016, the duo produced over thirty-five mysteries across multiple series, most notably the John Putnam Thatcher novels featuring a bank executive protagonist navigating corporate crime and Wall Street corruption. Their professional backgrounds in economics, law, and science informed their intricate plots and technical authenticity, establishing them as masters of the financial mystery genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1977–1977)
Ben Safford Series
Complete7 books (1968–1983)
Start with Murder Sunny Side Up, the first of 7 books in the Ben Safford series.
Start this series with Murder Sunny Side Up
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Elizabeth Thatcher Series
Complete2 books (1999–2016)
Start with Political Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Political Murder
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John Putnam Thatcher Series
Complete24 books (1961–1997)
Start with Banking on Death, the first of 24 books in the John Putnam Thatcher series.
Start this series with Banking on Death
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Emma Lathen written?
- Emma Lathen has written 35 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1961 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Emma Lathen series?
- Here are the first books in Emma Lathen's series: Ben Safford: Murder Sunny Side Up; Elizabeth Thatcher: Political Murder; John Putnam Thatcher: Banking on Death.
- What order should I read Emma Lathen's books?
- We recommend reading Emma Lathen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Emma Lathen's series complete?
- Emma Lathen has 5 completed series.