Philo Vance books in order A series by S. S. Van Dine

1. 1.
   

   The Benson Murder Case (1926)

   293 pages

   Read free
2. 2.
   

   The "Canary" Murder Case (1927)

   343 pages

   Read free
3. 3.
   

   The Greene Murder Case (Mar 1928)

   388 pagesAdapted for film

   Read free
4. 4.
   

   The Bishop Murder Case (1929)

   349 pagesAdapted for film

   Read free
5. 5.
   

   The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

   307 pagesAdapted for film

   Buy
6. 6.
   

   The Casino Murder Case (1934)

   270 pages

   Buy
7. 7.
   

   The Dragon Murder Case (1934)

   322 pages

   Buy
8. 8.
   

   The Garden Murder Case (1935)

   318 pages

   Buy
9. 9.
   

   The Kidnap Murder Case (1936)

   314 pages

   Buy
10. 10.
    

    The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1938)

    211 pages

    Buy
11. 11.
    

    The Winter Murder Case (1939)

    153 pages

    Buy
12. 12.
    

    Philo Vance (1984)

    678 pages

    Buy

• The Greene Murder Case (1929)Film · from The Greene Murder Case
• The Bishop Murder Case (1929)Film · from The Bishop Murder Case
• The Kennel Murder Case (1933)Film · from The Kennel Murder Case

Philo Vance FAQ

How many Philo Vance books are there?

There are 12 Philo Vance books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Philo Vance books in?

In publication order, starting with The Benson Murder Case (1926): 1 The Benson Murder Case (1926) · 2 The "Canary" Murder Case (1927) · 3 The Greene Murder Case (1928) · 4 The Bishop Murder Case (1929) · 5 The Kennel Murder Case (1933) · 6 The Casino Murder Case (1934) · … all 12 below.

What is the first Philo Vance book?

The Benson Murder Case (1926).

What is the latest Philo Vance book?

Philo Vance (1984).

Is the Philo Vance series finished?

There have been no new Philo Vance books since 1984; S. S. Van Dine died in 1939.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.