One Lonely Night by Mickey Spillane
In this gripping noir thriller, the hardened detective Mike Hammer finds himself embroiled in a web of political intrigue and murder after a chance encounter on a foggy bridge leads to the discovery of a woman's body. As Hammer delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving communist spies and corrupt officials, forcing him to confront his own demons and the moral complexities of justice. With relentless determination and a penchant for violence, Hammer navigates the treacherous underworld, driven by a personal vendetta and a quest for truth, in a world where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every corner.
The 4608th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 190-200
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 46th on The Modern Library's 100 Best Novels: The Readers' List (The Modern Library)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)