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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: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Philo Vance series? Start with "The Benson Murder Case" (1926) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Philo Vance reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Benson Murder Case
1926
The Canary Murder Case
1927
The Greene Murder Case
1928
The Bishop Murder Case
1928
The Scarab Murder Case
1929
The Kennel Murder Case
1933
The Dragon Murder Case
1934
The Casino Murder Case
1934
The Garden Murder Case
1935
The Kidnap Murder Case
1936
The Gracie Allen Murder Case / The Smell of Murder
1938
The Winter Murder Case
1939
Murder Plus
1992
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