The Greene Murder Case: An Impact Book
Paperback
Series: Philo Vance Mystery, Book 3
Publisher: Impact
Published: Jan 14 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
First published in 1928, The Greene Murder Case is the third novel in S. S. Van Dine's influential Philo Vance series and one of the author's most intricate and psychologically complex mysteries. When members of a wealthy New York family are found murdered within their own mansion, the investigation uncovers layers of deception, obsession, and buried secrets. Philo Vance approaches the case with his trademark blend of intellectual rigor, psychological insight, and cultural sophistication. As the body count rises, the mystery deepens into a study of motive and character, challenging conventional assumptions about guilt and innocence. Rich in atmosphere and methodical in construction, The Greene Murder Case exemplifies the fair play detective tradition of the interwar years, offering readers a carefully layered puzzle in which logic and observation ultimately prevail.
This Impact Books edition presents the novel as a fast-paced, idea-driven classic for modern readers who enjoy traditional whodunits and cerebral crime fiction.
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