Elizabeth Thatcher books in order

The Elizabeth Thatcher series by Emma Lathen — later mystery novels featuring a new Thatcher protagonist.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Political Murder 1999 Emma Lathen Buy
2 Dot Com Murder 2016 Emma Lathen Buy

The Elizabeth Thatcher books extend the Thatcher detective franchise into new territory. “Political Murder” and “Dot Com Murder” feature a new protagonist connected to the original John Putnam Thatcher, updating the series for political and technological settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Elizabeth Thatcher series?

There are two books in the Elizabeth Thatcher series, published between 1999 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Elizabeth Thatcher series?

The first book in the Elizabeth Thatcher series is Political Murder, published in 1999.

Is Elizabeth Thatcher related to John Putnam Thatcher?

Elizabeth Thatcher is a relative of the original detective. The two books — “Political Murder” (1999) and “Dot Com Murder” (2016) — continued the Thatcher franchise after the original series ended, following a new generation into political and tech-world mysteries.

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