I, The Jury by Mickey Spillane
In this hard-boiled detective novel, a gritty and vengeful private investigator seeks justice for the murder of his best friend, who was killed by a .45 to the stomach. The protagonist navigates a seedy underworld of crime and corruption, encountering seductive femme fatales and ruthless criminals along the way. His relentless pursuit of the truth leads to a shocking revelation and a climactic confrontation, where personal codes of honor and the blurred lines between right and wrong come to a head. The novel is known for its tough-guy dialogue, violent action, and the detective's uncompromising moral compass.
The 4533rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1947
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 160-220
- Words
- 58,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 45th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)