S. S. Van Dine

1 series 12 books in order

S. S. Van Dine is a published byline of Willard Huntington Wright. Books on this site credited to S. S. Van Dine were released under this name.

Known for
Philo Vance

Series by S. S. Van Dine

Philo Vance

12 books in order · 1926–1939

  1. Cover of The Benson murder case

    The Benson murder case

    1926 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Benson Murder Case is a 1926 novel by Willard Huntington Wright, writing as S. S. Van Dine. It is the first novel in the Philo Vance series of…

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  2. Cover of The "Canary" Murder Case

    The "Canary" Murder Case

    1927 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Canary Murder Case is a 1927 novel by Willard Huntington Wright, described as a classic whodunit mystery dealing with the murder of a nightclub…

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  3. Cover of The Greene Murder Case

    The Greene Murder Case

    1928 · S. S. Van Dine

    A 1928 novel by Willard Huntington Wright. The gloomy Greene mansion in New York is the scene of a double tragedy: the eldest sister is shot and…

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  4. Cover of The Bishop murder case

    The Bishop murder case

    1929 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Bishop Murder Case (1929) is the fourth in a series of mystery novels by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. The detective…

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  5. Cover of The scarab murder case

    The scarab murder case

    1929 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Scarab Murder Case (1930) is a mystery novel by S. S. Van Dine featuring detective Philo Vance. The story centers on a murder that occurs in a…

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  6. Cover of The dragon murder case, a Philo Vance story

    The dragon murder case, a Philo Vance story

    1933 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Dragon Murder Case is a novel written by S. S. Van Dine featuring the fictional detective Philo Vance. It is part of a series that follows Vance…

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  7. Cover of The kennel murder case

    The kennel murder case

    1933 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Kennel Murder Case is a 1933 murder mystery novel written by S. S. Van Dine. The story follows the fictional detective Philo Vance as he…

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  8. The Casino Murder Case

    1934 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Casino Murder Case is a 1934 novel by S. S. Van Dine featuring detective Philo Vance. The story centers on a murder linked to a private casino…

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  9. Cover of The garden murder case

    The garden murder case

    1935 · S. S. Van Dine

    The Garden Murder Case is the ninth mystery novel in a series featuring Philo Vance, a fictional detective created by S. S. Van Dine. The book…

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  10. Cover of The Kidnap Murder Case

    The Kidnap Murder Case

    1936 · S. S. Van Dine

    "Philo Vance Mystery #10" is a 1936 novel by S. S. Van Dine. The story follows the disappearance of playboy Kaspar Kenting and the investigations of…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has S. S. Van Dine written?

We list 12 books by S. S. Van Dine across 1 series, published between 1926–1939 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read S. S. Van Dine's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Benson murder case.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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