"The Swords of Shiwan Khan!: The Coast" page 9

 

"Myra Reldon... is my finest female agent."

Ming Dwan

 This is how I imagine Myra Reldon when she goes under cover as Ming Dwan to infiltrate Chinatown.  If TPTB ever get off their butts and make a series on HBO Max or Amazon Prime this is one of the overlooked characters that should get some good screen time.  I fear I may turn to dust like an ignored pulp magazine in a musty attic before this dream comes to pass.

"Teeth of the Dragon"

" I didn't understand matters until tonight. But The Shadow did; and he depended on me." - Myra Reldon

Okay, a classic.  The cover is really cool (except for the tiny little gun) and would grab anyone's attention. And the story has been reprinted, reworked in both comics and the British magazine The Thriller Library.

Who said it, you ask? Well...

 ... it was Myra Reldon (aka Ming Dwan) from "The Golden Pagoda" and the mind of Walter B. Gibson in 1938.

Ming Dwan, is that really you?

 Sure, it's Myrna Loy from "The Mask of Fu Manchu" but it really seems like it could be Myra Reldon aka Ming Dwan realized from the pages of The Shadow Magazine.  Myra... Myrna... coincidence?

Well...am I right or am I right?!

Teeth of the Dragon

Great, classic cover despite the tiny gun.  Great title.  It's the first appearance of Myra Reldon and it takes place in Chinatown.  This is a really solid entry and, if you haven't read it, this review solidifies that opinion.

Teeth of the Dragon

Good editorial choice to change the title from "Chinese Strategy".  This is not my favorite cover, the proportions just seems wrong.  However, I like the composition and the elements involved so I have to say I like the cover a lot, just not in love with it.  I have read this one (long ago) and it was a great novel.  If you haven't read it, here's a review that should help make you want to find a copy and read it.

Teeth of the Dragon

Classic tale with a classic cover.  The first appearance of Myra Reldon.  Chinatown.  Sheesh, what more could you want?!  If you haven't read this (and I have) and you want to know more check out this review.
(But really, you're threatening Ying Ko with that tiny little pistol?!??)

The Golden Pagoda

Sorry, Agent T. As far as I know there is no tale titled "The Golden Padoda". Better luck next time. (Heh, couldn't resist)
Love, love, love this cover. The "huge" smokewagon thrusting out of the cover gripped by the iconic left hand prominently displaying the fire opal. The clew that has the oriental knife piercing it against the backdrop of the golden pagoda. Wow, fantastic! I especially love the fact that there is no white shirt cuff protruding out of the cloak sleeve. That always made me think that The Shadow could easily be seen when flashes of a white shirt catch a stray ray of light. Didn't strike me as very stealthy.
As to the story, check out the review here. This marks the second appearance of Myra Reldon, an entirely underused agent in my opinion. I know that Margo took over that role but that is a tirade for another time.