The Mystery of the Invisible Hand : A Henry Spearman Mystery Hardcover - 2014
by Marshall Jevons
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- Title The Mystery of the Invisible Hand : A Henry Spearman Mystery
- Author Marshall Jevons
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Hardback
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Princeton University Press, U.S.A.
- Date 2014
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0691163138I4N10
- ISBN 9780691163130 / 0691163138
- Weight 1.07 lbs (0.49 kg)
- Dimensions 8.53 x 5.79 x 1.1 in (21.67 x 14.71 x 2.79 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Dixon
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014012109
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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From the rear cover
"A cerebral delight, The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is an engrossing, original, and compelling whodunit in the tradition of Amanda Cross and Joanne Dobson."--Carolyn Hart, Agatha Award-winning author of Letter from Home
"Marshall Jevons is the pioneer for integrating economics and detective fiction, and The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is another fine effort in this genre."--Tyler Cowen, George Mason University
"While it's been said that economics is the 'dismal science, ' there's nothing dismal in Marshall Jevons's latest novel, The Mystery of the Invisible Hand. An art theft and alleged suicide lead Nobel Prize-winning economist Henry Spearman on a puzzling quest that demonstrates his talents both as a sleuth and an economist. Very much recommended!"--Brendan DuBois, two-time Shamus Award winner and author of Fatal Harbor
"This is another terrific Marshall Jevons mystery! If you enjoy your economics served with a side of fun and a dash of suspense, you should definitely read this book."--John Siegfried, professor emeritus of economics, Vanderbilt University
"The more than capable pen of Marshall Jevons transforms the field of economics into something far beyond what has often been referred to as 'the dismal science.' The Mystery of the Invisible Hand is an entertaining and educational treat for crime fiction fans and students of economics alike."--Andy Straka, Shamus Award-winning author of The K Street Hunting Society
"A must for readers who love academic mysteries."--Frankie Y. Bailey, author of The Red Queen Dies
"The Mystery of the Invisible Hand offers interesting economic insights in an entertaining detective story."--Michael Klein, Tufts University and author of Something for Nothing
"Jevons is an accomplished writer who sprinkles his work with eclectic quotes and economic perception. This latest addition to the Henry Spearman murder series is well written and provides an engaging look at the art market. I enjoyed it."--Jonathan Wight, author of Saving Adam Smith
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 10/01/2014, Page 39
- Choice, 02/01/2015, Page 1027
- Kirkus Reviews, 09/15/2014, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 07/21/2014, Page 0
