The Kidnap Murder Case
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| Author | S. S. Van Dine |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Philo Vance |
| Genre(s) | Mystery, Detective Novel |
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's (USA) & Cassell (UK) |
| Released | 1936 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Garden Murder Case |
| Followed by | The Gracie Allen Murder Case |
The Kidnap Murder Case is a 1936 murder mystery novel by S. S. Van Dine featuring fictional detective Philo Vance. It adds more physical action than the usual Philo Vance's cerebral plotting allows, and perhaps was an attempt to keep up with popular styles. The action scenes at the end, while apparently simple and restrained compared to the orgies of violence in some pulp tales, seem remarkably dramatic. This book also has a very well constructed mystery plot.
