Philo Vance Books in Order, by S. S. van Dine

ByThe Lab Guy

Philo Vance is an amateur detective known for his sharp intellect, knowledge of science and the arts, and his sophisticated and cultured demeanor.

Throughout the series written by S. S. Van Dine (the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright), Vance, often accompanied by his friend and assistant Sergeant John Markham, encounters a range of characters from different social classes.

The mysteries involve intricate and complex plots, with Vance employing deductive reasoning and attention to detail to solve crimes. Vance’s distinctive personality and his ability to unravel the most challenging mysteries make him a central figure in each book.

Here is the Philo Vance Series in Order

The Benson Murder Case (1926)
The Canary Murder Case (1927)
The Greene Murder Case (1928)
The Bishop Murder Case (1928)
The Scarab Murder Case (1930)
The Kennel Murder Case (1933)
The Dragon Murder Case (1933)
The Casino Murder Case (1934)
The Garden Murder Case (1938)
The Kidnap Murder Case (1936)
The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938)
The Winter Murder Case (1939)

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