Philo Vance Books in Order
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The Philo Vance series, created by Willard Huntington Wright under the pseudonym S. S. Van Dine, follows the investigations of the eponymous detective as he solves complex murder mysteries set in New York. Each novel features Vance using his intellectual prowess and specialized knowledge to unravel crimes tied to affluent families and unique settings, such as an Egyptology museum, a private casino, and a mysterious mansion. The series consistently emphasizes logical deduction, social dynamics, and the uncovering of hidden family secrets.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1926 · 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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Buy on Amazon1927 · 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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Buy on Amazon1928 · 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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Buy on Amazon1929 · 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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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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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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Buy on Amazon1933 · 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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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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Buy on Amazon1935 · 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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Buy on Amazon1936 · 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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Buy on Amazon1938 · S. S. Van Dine
The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938) is the eleventh in a series of detective novels by S. S. Van Dine featuring Philo Vance. The book includes…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · S. S. Van Dine
The Winter Murder Case (1939) is a novella by S. S. Van Dine that was meant to be expanded into his twelfth full-length novel. The story shows…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Philo Vance books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Benson murder case”. Start with “The Benson murder case.”
How many books are in the Philo Vance series?
We list 12 books by S. S. Van Dine , published between 1926–1939.
Where can I buy the Philo Vance books?
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