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ISBN: 1023464071

ISBN13: 9781023464079

The Benson Murder Case

(Book #1 in the Philo Vance Series)

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Enter the shadowy world of New York City crime with "The Benson Murder Case," a classic of detective fiction by S. S. Van Dine. This gripping novel plunges readers into a complex murder investigation, led by a sharp and observant private investigator.

Set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis, the story unfolds as a captivating legal drama, filled with suspense and intrigue. Explore the dark underbelly of the city as the investigator navigates a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth behind a perplexing crime.

"The Benson Murder Case" remains a timeless example of the private investigator genre, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of crime and detection. Experience the thrill of the chase and the satisfaction of unraveling a perplexing mystery in this meticulously prepared print republication.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Classics Fiction History Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense World

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Philo Vance is a character I've heard of...

Published by Beth , 5 years ago
From a familiarity with old black & white movies. This literary mystery, first published in 1926 is set in New York. As I progressed through the suspects with D.A. Markham, his staff & his astute friend, Vance I found I sometimes became as impatient as Markham with Vance. Characters were well developed, settings with detailed descriptions & action interesting. This IS a 'vintage' murder mystery, detailed, descriptive & at times quite 'wordy'. I prefer vintage British murder mysteries. That said, I plan to read more mysteries by this author to see what other murderous personalities Philo Vance detected.

The First of the Philo Vance Mysteries

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is the first of Van Dine's mysteries, and it introduces Van Dine's sleuth, Philo Vance. Vance is a wealthy, but rather cynical, connoisseur in the arts and finer things of life. He has another hobby, though, helping the New York assistant district attorney solve complex murders. This book focuses more on Philo Vance, showing the reader what to expect in the mysteries to follow. S.S. Van Dine, whose real name was Willard Hunting Wright, while writing mysteries, was also an art critic, and it shows in this book. The whole first chapter concerns Vance's view of the art world. The plot involves that of Alvin Benson who found dea sitting in a chair in his living room. He still has a book in his hand and seems at first glance to be enjoying a leisurely read. It is up to Philo Vance to help the police discover who shot him at close range with a Colt 45 pistol. The book is rather dated but is also an enjoyable read.

A Simpler New York City

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
S.S. Van Dine is a pseudonym for Willard Huntington Wright. THE BENSON MURDER CASE is the first Philo Vance mystery. Vance is an amateur detective and young aristocrat who is a close friend of the new District Attorney, John F.X. Markham. Vance mentions to Markham that he may enjoy going with him on a murder investigation. When Alvin Benson is found slain, Markham invites Vance to join him while he inspects the crime scene. The story is set in a simpler New York City of the roaring twenties before the 1929 stock market crash. This may be the best of the mystery novels written by Van Dine.
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