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Reading Lists

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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Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (1926): This novel, which is widely regarded as one of Christie’s greatest works, features the detective Hercule Poirot and centers around the murder of a wealthy industrialist in a small English village. The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920): Christie’s first published novel, this story features the debut of detective Hercule Poirot and takes place … Continue reading Reading List: 6 Popular Mysteries of the 1920s

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Book Reviews

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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