The Greene Murder Case (Philo Vance Book 3)

Name: The Greene Murder Case (Philo Vance Book 3)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (56 reviews)
Author: S. S. Van Dine

by S. S. Van Dine

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4.3 stars from 56 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You love the puzzle-box mysteries of Agatha Christie where every suspect has a motive and the solution rewires everything you thought you knew.
You appreciate detectives who rely on intellect and observation rather than luck, with dialogue that crackles with wit and certainty.
You enjoy historical crime fiction set in Jazz Age New York where wealth, family reputation, and old money create the perfect breeding ground for murder.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers where the killer's identity drives the plot. This is a methodical puzzle that takes its time revealing layers.
You want contemporary settings and modern crime scene investigation. The 1920s techniques and social dynamics may feel distant.
You dislike multiple murders stacking on top of each other. This case escalates from the first killing in ways that might feel contrived.

About this book

Chester Greene seeks help from New York District Attorney John Markham after someone breaks into his family's East Side mansion, kills one sister and wounds another. The police suspect a panicked burglar, but Chester is unconvinced. Amateur detective Philo Vance, present in Markham's office, agrees that the official explanation doesn't fit. Vance takes on the case, but the Greene family harbors numerous secrets that complicate the investigation. As he works to uncover the truth, more suspects are killed. Vance must determine whether a family member is responsible, if a servant has a motive, who left footprints in the snow, and whether the paralytic Mrs. Greene can actually walk. He races to identify the killer before more members of the Greene family are murdered.

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Currently 4.3★ from 56 reviews

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