I sought out the Philo Vance stories for reading on my Kindle because the name Philo Vance as a fictional detective has come up so many times I wondered just what he was all about.  So I was pleased that I could come up with 12 novels in the series for $6.99.  I've read two of the novels -- the first in the series, "The Benson Murder Case" and, because I'm a fan of the late comedy team of Burns and Allen, I read "The Gracie Allen Murder Case."  Regrettably, I think I'm done with this series.  I cannot bring myself to read a third Philo Vance novel.  I'm nearly 58.  Life is short and I have better things to do in my remaining years.