"The Bishop Murder Case" is a detective novel written by S. S. Van Dine, originally published in 1928. It is the fourth book in the "Phil Vance" series, featuring the eponymous detective as he investigates a complex and baffling murder case. The novel begins with the brutal murder of a wealthy and influential bishop, who is found dead in his study with a gunshot wound to the head. The police are baffled by the crime, and it is up to Phil Vance to unravel the clues and solve the case. Vance is a wealthy and erudite amateur detective who employs his intelligence, deductive skills, and knowledge of human nature to uncover the truth.
