Mickey Spillane
Mickey Spillane was an American crime novelist best known for creating the hard-boiled private detective Mike Hammer. His novels were known for their graphic violence and sexuality, and he became one of the best-selling fiction writers of the 20th century with over 225 million copies sold.
Works
- I, the JuryPrivate eye Mike Hammer investigates murder and searches for justice
- My Gun Is QuickTough detective tackles dangerous cases in noir-drenched New York
- Vengeance Is Mine!Mike Hammer seeks vengeance for double-cross against him and friends
- One Lonely NightHard-boiled private eye fights communist threat in post-war America
- Kiss Me, DeadlyAtomic bomb recovery and murder intertwine in Mike Hammer investigation