Mickey Spillane emerged as one of the world's most popular mystery writers, specializing in visceral tales of revenge often featuring his signature alcoholic gumshoe, Mike Hammer. His distinctive style employed short, punchy sentences, rapid scene shifts, and a raw portrayal of sex and violence, leading to famously grim conclusions. Despite often receiving scathing reviews for its gritty realism and unapologetic approach, Spillane's work resonated with millions of readers globally. His narratives delved into the darker aspects of society, offering a potent blend of action and moral ambiguity that defined his unique contribution to the genre.
Set against a backdrop of 1970 Long Island, the narrative follows Mike Hammer as he navigates a personal crisis involving his partner's younger sister, Willa, who becomes entangled with drugs and two competing suitors. As Hammer grapples with his disdain for drug dealers, he embarks on a violent quest for justice. The story weaves between past and present, culminating in a funeral that reveals shocking truths about Hammer's legacy and his final confrontation with the darkness he has faced throughout his career.
Mike Hammer, the iconic PI created by the master of noir Mickey Spillane,
takes on the mob in the first of two gripping final novels for the deadly
private eye.
This collection features thrilling adventures centered around classic boyhood escapades, crafted by the renowned mystery writer Mickey Spillane. Known for his gripping storytelling, Spillane brings to life engaging characters and suspenseful plots that capture the essence of youthful exploration and excitement. Readers can expect a blend of action, intrigue, and timeless themes that resonate with both young audiences and those young at heart.
After killing the son of cattle baroness Victoria Drummond, Sheriff Caleb York, forced to do her bidding, is caught in a dangerous range war between the love of his life and the cattle queen that is guaranteed to be a bloodbath
A classic Mike Hammer story from the New York Times bestselling authors Max Allan Collins and the master of noir Mickey Spillane, featuring a brand-new, never before seen, alternative ending. Recuperating in Florida after the mob shoot-out that nearly claimed his life, Mike Hammer learns that an old mentor on the New York police force has committed suicide. Hammer returns for the funeral—and because he knows that Inspector Doolan would never have killed himself. When a woman is murdered practically on the funeral’s doorstep, Hammer is drawn into the hunt for a cache of Nazi diamonds and for the mysterious woman who had been close to Doolan in his final days. Everything leads to a Mafia social club where Hammer and his .45 come calling, initiating the wildest showdown since Spillane’s classic One Lonely Night.
This replica of the March 1953 issue of MANHUNT digest magazine features a collection of thrilling stories from notable authors in the crime and mystery genre. Highlights include Mickey Spillane's "EVERYBODY'S WATCHING ME" and Richard S. Prather's "THE SLEEPER CAPER," alongside works by Leslie Charteris, Craig Rice, and others. Each story offers a unique narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, showcasing the vibrant storytelling of mid-20th century crime fiction.
In the midst of a deadly power struggle, Joe Boyle becomes an unwitting messenger in a dangerous game of vengeance. Tasked with delivering a threatening note from the enigmatic killer Vetter, Boyle is thrust into a chaotic world where loyalty is fleeting and survival is uncertain. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of crime and betrayal, the stakes rise, revealing the dark underbelly of the criminal underworld and the lethal consequences of his involvement.
Legendary crime writer Mickey Spillane's celebrated tin-star hero Caleb York returns in the explosive Western saga by New York Times bestselling author Max Allan Collins. This time, the feared New Mexico gunhand unloads his .44 in a brewing storm brutal enough to freeze the blood. A killer blizzard sweeping across the Southwest threatens the livelihoods of everyone in the town of Trinidad. But it's two gunshots that fell Sheriff Caleb York's unlucky deputy. As sure as the blood pooling in the snow, York knows it was a case of mistaken identity. The bullets were meant for him. It's the first nasty step in a plan rustled up by former Quantrill's Raider Luke "Burn 'Em" Burnham--eliminate the law, corral a team to rob a bank in booming Las Vegas, New Mexico, then lay low. With a treacherous local merchant for cover, and York out of the picture, all they'll have to do is wait for the calm. Then they get wind of one little hitch: not only is York still alive, but he's gunning for justice--and revenge. As the winter weather bears down, the stir-crazy outlaws aim to finish what they started--take down York and disappear into the blinding storm. As a chilling cat-and-mouse begins, York isn't about to let Burnham and his damnable gang get away. It'd be a cold day in hell if he did.
Mike Hammer, the iconic PI created by hard-boiled crime master Mickey Spillane
and written by New York Times bestseller Max Allan Collins, returns in
Masquerade for Murder.
New York Times bestselling author Max Allan Collins again brings to life the legacy of crime-writing legend Mickey Spillane in another explosive chapter in this now-classic western saga. Caleb York has a tin star, a blazing gun, and plenty of courage. All he needs is a little luck to deliver big justice . . . On a lively night at the Victory saloon in Trinidad, New Mexico, Sheriff Caleb York interrupts his poker game to settle a minor dust-up that raises the stakes into major trouble. The wounded miscreant he ushers to the hoosegow spills the secret behind the mysterious disappearance of a certain stage coach. Bound for Denver, the stage carried three important passengers—beautiful ranch owner Willa Cullen, lovely temptress Rita Filley, and wealthy banker Raymond L. Parker. The two women are rivals for the lawman’s love, while Parker is a key investor in Trinidad’s future. But all are gone, with only the corpses of fellow passengers as bullet-ridden clues. York follows a trail of blood to a ghost town known as Hell Junction. To rescue his lady friends and the banker, he must infiltrate an outlaw den . . . and pray no one among the thieves, killers, and kidnappers will recognize him. With only his desert rat deputy to back him up, York must free the captives, round up the badmen—and, whenever necessary, send them straight to Hell.
