Emma Lathen Reading Order
5 series · 35 books
Emma Lathen was a collaborative duo of business professionals, consisting of economist Mary Jane Latsis and attorney Martha Henissart, who created engaging mystery novels from 1961 to 2016. Their works, notable for combining witty narratives with intricate plots, include 35 titles across five series, featuring characters like John Putnam Thatcher and Elizabeth Thatcher. The authors also ventured into non-fiction and anthologies, leaving a lasting impact on the mystery genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1977–1977)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Agatha Christie 1977Buy 🇺🇸 |
Ben Safford Series
Complete7 books (1968–1983)
Start with Murder Sunny Side Up, the first of 7 books in the Ben Safford series.
Elizabeth Thatcher Series
Complete2 books (1999–2016)
Start with Political Murder and read in order.
John Putnam Thatcher Series
Complete24 books (1961–1997)
Start with Banking on Death, the first of 24 books in the John Putnam Thatcher series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Banking on Death 1961Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  A Place for Murder 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Accounting for Murder 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Death Shall Overcome 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Murder Makes the Wheels Go 'Round 1966Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Murder Against the Grain 1967Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  A Stitch in Time 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Come to Dust 1968Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Murder To Go 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  When in Greece 1969Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Pick Up Sticks 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Ashes to Ashes 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | The Longer the Thread 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Murder Without Icing 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Sweet and Low 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  By Hook or by Crook 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Double, Double, Oil and Trouble 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Going for the Gold 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Green Grow the Dollars 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Something in the Air 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | East Is East 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Right on the Money 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Brewing Up a Storm 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  A Shark Out of Water 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Whatever Happened to Emma Lathen? 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.