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Early Mickey Spillane stories; crime-fiction roots.
If you're intrigued by the formative steps of a legendary writer, "Primal Spillane" is a treasure trove. These early stories by Mickey Spillane, prior to his Mike Hammer fame, aren't just a look back at his beginnings but a showcase of raw talent in crime fiction and beyond. For any aficionado of the genre, witnessing Spillane's sharpening narrative skills is akin to watching a noir film unfold—gritty, punchy, and always with a twist.
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ISBN: 9781721741779
Authors:
Mickey Spillane
Publisher: Bold Venture Press
Date of Publication: 2018-09-12
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 18 readers)
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Early Mickey Spillane stories; crime-fiction roots.
If you're intrigued by the formative steps of a legendary writer, "Primal Spillane" is a treasure trove. These early stories by Mickey Spillane, prior to his Mike Hammer fame, aren't just a look back at his beginnings but a showcase of raw talent in crime fiction and beyond. For any aficionado of the genre, witnessing Spillane's sharpening narrative skills is akin to watching a noir film unfold—gritty, punchy, and always with a twist.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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