The Benson Murder Case

The Benson Murder CaseBy S.S. Van DineFirst published in 1926, The Benson Murder Case relates the murder of a wily womanizer found shot dead in his home, and behind locked doors. Amateur Detective Philo Vance makes his first appearance in this work and assists the New York District Attorney in tracking down the murderer. Vance would go on to feature in a dozen novels by Van Dine throughout the 1920s and 30s.IntroductoryChapter 1. Philo Vance at HomeChapter 2. At the Scene of the CrimeChapter 3. A Lady's Hand-bagChapter 4. The Housekeeper's StoryChapter 5. Gathering InformationChapter 6. Vance Offers an OpinionChapter 7. Reports and an InterviewChapter 8. Vance Accepts a ChallengeChapter 9. The Height of the MurdererChapter 10. Eliminating a SecretChapter 11. A Motive and a ThreatChapter 12. The Owner of a Colt-.45Chapter 13. The Grey CadillacChapter 14. Links in the ChainChapter 15. "Pfyfe--Personal"Chapter 16. Admissions and SuppressionsChapter 17. The Forged CheckChapter 18. A ConfessionChapter 19. Vance Cross-examinesChapter 20. A Lady ExplainsChapter 21. Sartorial RevelationsChapter 22. Vance Outlines a TheoryChapter 23. Checking an AlibiChapter 24. The ArrestChapter 25. Vance Explains His Methods Read more