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"A model of everything a detective story should be – a monument, a cathedral amongst detective stories." -Arnold Palmer in the London Sphere. "It is difficult now to grasp the extent of Van Dine's success in America, and to a much lesser extent in Britain. ... Van Dine's second book was on the...

On a whim one day, New York dilettante Philo Vance asked his friend, the District Attorney FX Markham to take him on his next big case. This transpires to be the cold blooded murder of one Alvin Benson at his home just after midnight. The police have a wealth of clues, and no end of suspects...

In this tale, a crime occurs under circumstances that appear nearly impossible to unravel. Every detail has been carefully arranged to mislead investigators, creating the illusion of an untraceable act. Yet, as always, Philo Vance brings his keen powers of observation, logical reasoning, and encyclopedic knowledge of human behavior to bear on the case. The story unfolds with a measured pace, presenting subtle clues, red herrings, and moments of suspense that engage the reader in the intellectual challenge of the investigation.

In the heart of 1920s New York, a shocking murder sends ripples through the Jazz Age society. The victim, a wealthy socialite, leaves behind a tangled web of secrets and lies. Enter Philo Vance, a brilliant amateur detective renowned for his sharp intellect and keen observation. As he delves into the case, Vance uncovers hidden motives and unexpected alliances, all while navigating the glamorous yet treacherous world of high society. S. S. Van Dine, writing under the pseudonym of W. H. Wright, crafts a captivating tale that not only entertains but also challenges the reader’s deductive ...

First published in 1926, The Benson Murder Case relates the murder of a wily womanizer found shot dead in his home, and behind locked doors. Amateur Detective Philo Vance makes his first appearance in this work and assists the New York District Attorney in tracking down the murderer.

Alvin Benson is found slumped over an easy chair in a room locked from the inside with a bullet in his head, and Wall Street and the high society of Manhattan are set ablaze with the news of the playboy stockbroker’s death. But when NYPD’s top detectives and ballistics experts can’t solve the mystery, it falls to Philo Vance, an art connoisseur and amateur sleuth, to find the killer. Vance’s intellectual and artistic background helps him uncover a series of odd clues, starting with a missing toupee and false teeth, and soon he is delving deep into the case.

第一位死者被人用箭射穿心脏，第二位死者被枪射穿头部，第三位死者从高墙上摔死，署名“主教”的残酷凶手不断地刻意提供线索……第一位死者被人用箭射穿心臟，第二位死者被槍射穿頭部，第三位死者從高牆上摔死，署名「主教」的殘酷兇手不斷地刻意提供線索……

藤椅上的男尸、带血的子弹、丢失的珠宝盒、午夜的枪声，死亡的气息笼罩全城！……藤椅上的男屍、帶血的子彈、丟失的珠寶盒、午夜的槍聲，死亡的氣息籠罩全城！

一件扑朔迷离的凶杀案，一段细致入微的调查，一次正义与邪恶的较量，一场侦探与罪犯的交锋……一件撲朔迷離的兇殺案，一段細緻入微的調查，一次正義與邪惡的較量，一場偵探與罪犯的交鋒……

Prima edizione in audio: ogni minuto un'emozione! Segui le indagini del primo profiler della storia del giallo e scopri chi ha compiuto l'efferato crimine. "La strana morte del signor Benson" è il primo di una serie di dodici gialli che vedono protagonista l'eccentrico e intellettuale Philo Vance, detective improvvisato e fine investigatore della natura umana. Alvin H. Benson viene ritrovato morto nel soggiorno della sua lussuosa residenza: un proiettile sparato frontalmente, a distanza ravvicinata, gli ha trapassato il cranio.

Il titolo di questo romanzo giallo fu deciso, postumo, dall'editore di S.S. Van Dine, perchè non sembra fosse nelle sue intenzioni concludere la carriera del suo raffinato alter ego. L'autore morì poco dopo la fine della seconda stesura del romanzo, che infatti ha uno stile più asciutto degli altri. Vance si muove negli ambienti ricchi della società newyorkese, fra gente alla moda e assassini ben congegnati.

Pubblicata nel 1934, questa avventura di Philo Vance, solutore di enigmi polizieschi, ci porta in un'atmosfera quasi irreale, pur trovandosi ai margini di Manhattan. Esistono davvero i draghi? Tutto sembra portare a questa conclusione, e Vance, erudito poliedrico, che spazia dalla mitologia alla ittiologia, ci porterà alla conclusione che forse la soluzione più banale è quella più probabile, nonostante la nostra voglia di novità ci porterebbe a preferire le soluzioni sovrannaturali. Cornice musicale: "Cool blues", di Charlie Parker.

Uno dei primi gialli del famoso giallista S. S. Van Dine che introduce il suo amato Philo Vance, solutore di enigmi polizieschi. Lo "scioglitore di enigmi", le cui gesta sono raccontate da un amico, e che aiuta la polizia a risolvere casi altrimenti insolubili ricalca evidentemente l'esempio di Holmes e Watson, ma la tecnica di indagine è totalmente diversa, basandosi su criteri psicologici ed estetici. Unico punto di contatto fra i due: ll'intelligenza superiore e il gentile disprezzo dei metodi della polizia ufficiale.

It gives us considerable pleasure to be able to offer to the public the “inside” record of those of former District Attorney Markham’s criminal cases in which Mr. Philo Vance figured so effectively. The true inwardness of these famous cases has never before been revealed by S. S. Van Dine, Mr. Vance’s lawyer and almost constant companion, being the only person who possessed a complete record of the facts and has only recently been permitted to make them public.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of early 20th-century crime and intrigue with "Benson Murder Case - A Philo Vance Story." This podcast invites listeners to explore the sophisticated and cerebral approach to detective fiction that defines the genre. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of mysteries that delve into the psychology of crime and the complexities of human behavior. As Philo Vance navigates the shadowy streets of New York, unraveling intricate plots filled with unexpected twists and red herrings, listeners are encouraged to engage...