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Reading List: 5 Police Procedural Mysteries of the 1920s

The 1920s were a decade of change, innovation, and experimentation in the mystery genre. It was during this decade that the genre began to take on a more realistic and grounded approach, with an emphasis on police procedural and detective work. Here are some notable proto-police procedurals and police procedural mystery books from the 1920s: The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (1926): … Continue reading Reading List: 5 Police Procedural Mysteries of the 1920s

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The Kennel Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (Philo Vance, 6)

The Kennel Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine is a classic mystery novel first published in 1933. The story follows detective Philo Vance as he investigates the murder of a wealthy dog breeder, Archer Coe, who is found dead in his bedroom with the door locked from the inside. The novel is filled with twists and turns as Vance unravels the web of lies and … Continue reading Book Review: The Kennel Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (Philo Vance, 6)

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Book Review: The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (Philo Vance, 1)

The Benson Murder Case is a classic detective novel by S.S. Van Dine and is the first in the Philo Vance series. The story is set in New York City and revolves around the murder of Alvin Benson, a wealthy stockbroker. The mystery is complicated because Benson’s body was found in a locked room with a bullet wound in his head and his toupee missing. … Continue reading Book Review: The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine (Philo Vance, 1)

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