{"product_id":"the-benson-murder-case-paperback","title":"The Benson Murder Case: A Positronic Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eS. S. Van Dine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Wall Street tycoon Alvin Benson is found shot in his luxurious New York townhouse, the crime scene offers more questions than answers. \u003c\/strong\u003eWas it a robbery gone wrong, a crime of passion, or a coldly calculated execution? Into this puzzle steps Philo Vance, the aristocratic amateur sleuth with a razor-sharp intellect, a disdain for convention, and a flair for unraveling the darkest motives. Set in 1920s Manhattan, \u003cem\u003eThe Benson Murder Case\u003c\/em\u003e introduces readers to one of the most distinctive detectives of the Golden Age of Mystery Fiction. Alongside District Attorney Markham and Sergeant Heath, Vance dissects alibis, untangles lies, and exposes the sinister secrets of New York's glittering high society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with the elegance of a classic whodunit, the cerebral challenge of a locked-room mystery, and the atmosphere of vintage crime thrillers, this novel will delight fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ellery Queen. Both a pioneering American detective novel and the start of a landmark series, it's a must-read for collectors of Golden Age mysteries and lovers of intellectual crime fiction. Discover the novel that launched the unforgettable career of Philo Vance-the most cultured, infuriating, and brilliant detective of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45623209918547,"sku":"9781515467953","price":32.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/9731\/2595\/files\/2y1PkmPBzZ9781515467953.webp?v=1781836752","url":"https:\/\/the-stone-owl-bookstore.myshopify.com\/products\/the-benson-murder-case-paperback","provider":"The Stone Owl Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}