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Mike Hammer - Dig Two Graves

Dig Two Graves
Series: Mike Hammer
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Mike Hammer - Dig Two Graves by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins is a gripping crime thriller that follows the classic hard-boiled detective, Mike Hammer, as he navigates a world of intrigue and danger. Tasked with solving a complex case involving betrayal and vengeance, Hammer encounters a tangled web of deception and formidable adversaries. The novel blends fast-paced action with a tightly woven plot, offering fans of the genre a thrilling ride through a gritty, noir landscape.
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You might enjoy this gripping entry in the Crime & Thriller category if you appreciate hard-boiled detective stories with a classic noir feel. With its mix of suspense, fast-paced action, and the gritty charisma of a seasoned detective, it offers thrilling twists and a nostalgic dive into the world of iconic pulp fiction.

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Mike Hammer - Dig Two Graves

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.

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Winter 1964. After a hit-and-run accident nearly kills her mother, Mike Hammer’s partner (both in life and the PI business), Velda Sterling, learns her father is not who she thought he is. Seeking to uncover her true, troubling heritage, Velda and Mike travel to Phoenix, Arizona—and sunny Dreamland Park, where retired law enforcement officers protect and corral notorious criminals held under Witness Protection.

Mike Hammer - Dig Two Graves sees Mike and Velda swept up in escalating violence, fueled by the missing millions from an armoured-car robbery. This dangerous pursuit leads them to a deadly midnight confrontation in a cemetery—where secrets are buried and open graves await.

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Based on reviews, Mike Hammer - Dig Two Graves by Mickey Spillane and Max Allan Collins delivers a classic Hammer experience with its signature mix of violence and intrigue. The setting of a town for informants provides an entertaining backdrop for the unfolding drama, characterised by revenge and unexpected plot turns. Both Spillane and Collins are lauded for their ability to maintain the hardboiled essence of Hammer, ensuring that the legacy of this iconic character continues strongly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803364612

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Mickey Spillane is the legendary crime writer credited with igniting the explosion of paperback publishing after World War II as a result of the unprecedented success of his Mike Hammer novels, feeding the public's appetite for sexy, violent, straight-talking crime stories. He also starred as Mike Hammer in The Girl Hunters. Mickey Spillane died at the age of 88 in 2006. MAX ALLAN COLLINS was named a Grand Master in 2017 by the Mystery Writers of America. He is a three-time winner of the Private Eye Writers of America’s Life Achievement award (2006), the Eye. His graphic novel Road to Perdition (1998) became the Academy Award-winning film directed by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks. His other comics credits include the syndicated strip Dick Tracy, Batman, and (with artist Terry Beatty) his own Ms. Tree and Wild Dog. He has completed fourteen Mike Hammer novels begun by the late Mickey Spillane, and his Hammer audio novel The Little Death with Stacy Keach won a 2011 Audie. Recently he adapted the first of his Nathan Heller novels into a ten-part audio drama, True Noir. For five years, he was sole licensing writer for TV’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, creating best-selling novels, graphic novels, and video games. His movie tie-in novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists, including Saving Private Ryan, Air Force One, and American Gangster. Max has written and directed two documentaries and seven feature films, including the Lifetime movie Mommy (1996); and he scripted The Expert, a 1995 HBO World Premiere, as well as the film-festival favorite The Last Lullaby (2009) based on his innovative Quarry novels, which were also adapted as a 2016 TV series by Cinemax, for which Max wrote two scripts. Collins properties have also been optioned by Skydance, Lionsgate and CBS Films. His most recent self-scripted/directed indie films are Mickey Spillane’s Encore for Murder (2022), Blue Christmas (2023) and Death by Fruitcake (2024).

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