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John Putnam Thatcher, a seasoned banker at Sloan Guaranty Trust, finds his orderly world shaken when the tranquil winter backcountry of Lake Placid turns deadly. A French skier is shot by a sniper and the trust’s special Olympics branch falls victim to a $500,000 check‑fraud scheme. Amid a sudden blizzard and a coach with hidden motives, Thatcher is forced to confront a ruthless killer. With stakes high and the stakes even higher, he races against time to uncover the truth before another tragedy strikes.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Emma Lathen
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