# A Mickey Spillane Companion - Hardcover

by **Robert Gale** (Author)

At one time, Mickey Spillane had authored seven of the top ten bestsellers in history, and may have been the most widely read author in the world. Spillane masterful storytelling grabs his readers with his first paragraph and leads them spellbound toward his climax. Along with Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald, he remains one of America's greatest mystery writers. This book is a convenient guide to his works.

An opening chronology lists the chief events in his life and career. The bulk of the volume presents several hundred alphabetically arranged entries on his writings. Lengthier entries summarize the plots of his works, including _I, the Jury_; _My Gun Is Quick_; _Vengeance Is Mine!_; and _The Long Wait_. Shorter entries identify his numerous characters, including his particularly memorable detective, Mike Hammer. Select entries list works for further reading, and the volume concludes with a brief bibliography.

### Author Biography

ROBERT L. GALE is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Pittsburgh. His previous books include _A Ross Macdonald Companion_ (2002), _A Dashiell Hammett Companion_ (2000), and _An Ambrose Bierce Companion_ (2001), all available from Greenwood Press.

**Number of Pages:** 360

**Dimensions:** 1.21 x 9.68 x 6.28 IN

**Publication Date:** May 30, 2003

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