Philo Vance Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Philo Vance books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Benson Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1926
The Canary Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1927
The Greene Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1928
The Bishop Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1928
The Scarab Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1929
The Kennel Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1933
The Dragon Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1934
The Casino Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1934
The Garden Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1935
The Kidnap Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1936
The Gracie Allen Murder Case / The Smell of Murder
Buy on Amazon1938
The Winter Murder Case
Buy on Amazon1939
Murder Plus
Buy on Amazon1992
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Philo Vance series is publication order: 1. The Benson Murder Case (1926), 2. The Canary Murder Case (1927), 3. The Greene Murder Case (1928), 4. The Bishop Murder Case (1928), 5. The Scarab Murder Case (1929), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Philo Vance series by S.S. Van Dine contains 13 books. The series began in 1926 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Philo Vance series is written by S.S. Van Dine. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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