The Scarab Murder Case

A priceless Egyptian scarab. A dead man discovered under impossible circumstances. A brilliant detective confronting a crime in which every clue appears to lie.

When a prominent collector is murdered amid a world of ancient relics, obsessive antiquarians, and carefully guarded rivalries, the investigation calls for more than ordinary police work. Enter Philo Vance—cultured, infuriatingly confident, and armed with a razor-sharp understanding of human behavior. As suspects multiply and seemingly solid evidence begins to crumble, Vance must uncover the hidden motive connecting modern ambition with the mysteries of the ancient world.

Written by S. S. Van Dine, one of the defining voices of Golden Age detective fiction, The Scarab Murder Case delivers an ingenious puzzle, an unforgettable sleuth, and an atmosphere steeped in danger, deception, and Egyptian intrigue.

This beautifully illustrated A17 Press edition brings the classic mystery to life for a new generation of readers. Enter the shadowy world of Philo Vance—and see whether you can identify the murderer before he does.