"Mather Edson - or simply "Mather," as most know him - was perhaps the second-greatest amateur wrestler this country has ever produced. In fact, during the '74 and '75 national championships, Mather competed against none other than Johnny Tempo...the first greatest. Mather lost both times, but he does have the satisfaction of keeping his wits about him and a powerful physique, both of which he needs in his current profession as, somewhat to his surprise, one of the best private detectives around, when he is so inclined." "In Mather, Joseph Monninger introduces readers to a central figure - the name derives from the famed 17th century American worthy, Cotton Mather - who may well take his place beside the creations of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and John D. MacDonald. In his debut appearance, Mather takes the case of east-coast socialite Peggy Ramsey, a woman who finds herself on the pages of The New York Times and the glamor magazines, a woman who is also a former close friend of Mather - and whose daughter has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. Mather, gentleman, lover, sleuth, responds with wit, charm and astonishing ingenuity."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved