Bizarre Quote by S. S. Van Dine
“Of all the criminal cases in which Philo Vance participated as unofficial investigator, the most sinister, the most bizarre, the seemingly most incomprehensible, and certainly the most terrifying was the one that followed the famous Greene murders.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Greene Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine, 1928
The most terrifying case is the one that follows an already infamous crime, showing how investigations can become increasingly bizarre and unsettling.
In simple terms: A case after a famous murder becomes especially terrifying.
Beware how fame can amplify fear.
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When to use this quote
- reading mystery novels
- studying criminal psychology
- writing crime fiction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a case feel more sinister after a famous crime?
- How does notoriety affect investigative focus?
Even famous cases may have mundane explanations.