The Killing Man (1989) is American crime writer Mickey Spillane's twelfth novel featuring private investigator Mike Hammer.[1][2][3]
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| Author | Mickey Spillane |
|---|---|
| Publisher | E.P. Dutton |
Publication date | November 1989 |
| ISBN | 0-525-24827-7 |
Plot summary
editThe Killing Man is a typical Mike Hammer murder mystery, only in this story, the tables are turned and bad things are happening to Mike Hammer himself. Mike walks into his office to discover his beloved secretary, Velda, unconscious, the brutal murder of ex-mobster Anthony DiCica at Mike's desk, and a note from the killer signed Penta. Mike is in the middle and taking hits from the DA's office, the FBI, the CIA, and the mob, while being assumed to have been the intended victim when DiCica was murdered. Hammer then leaps into action, finding the perpetrator. This crime is bigger, however, involving not only himself, but an ambitious, lovely District attorney and several federal agencies.
References
edit- ^ Friedman, Kinky (November 26, 1989). "Hammer strikes". Chicago Tribune. pp. Section 14 Page 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Killing Man by Mickey Spillane". Publishers Weekly. November 1, 1989. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Killing Man". Booklist. September 15, 1989. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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