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Name: The killing man
Author: Mickey Spillane

Mike Hammer, the merciless private investigator of New York, discovers his secretary Velda lying battered beside a dead would‑be client. The gruesome scene sparks a relentless siege as Hammer sets a warpath, hunting the killers with relentless determination. His stoic hard‑boiled style and unyielding pursuit of justice bring a high‑stakes thriller to life, blending bloodshed, intrigue, and the gritty spirit of 1940s detective fiction.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Mickey Spillane

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