1970s series "The Arrow"/"The Decoy"? [s]

[Tony]

In the introduction to the recently reissued The Saint Intervenes, there's a reference to a couple of similar series:

“In the world of paperback originals of the 1970s we have series like The Arrow, about a disgraced police officer who now steals from criminals, and The Decoy, about a former thief who investigates crimes for kicks.”

I'm having difficulty finding any further information about either of these. Any pointers to either would be most appreciated.

[Krazykiwi]

This looks like your "The Decoy" The Great Pretender by Jim Deane

http://glorioustrash.blogspot.se/2013...

Actually, looking at the list of categories and tags on that blog, I reckon if he's a good bet to know about the other one too!

ETA: I think I found the other one, possibly:

Naked Mistress (Only book 2 in the series seems to be on GR, author is Walter Deptula)

Author's website here: http://www.frankarrow.com/events.htm

[Tony]

Excellent! Both of those definitely look like they fit. I'll do some more investigating tomorrow and add the missing books from the series to GR.

Thanks.