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Mickey Spillane

1918–2006

1 series 13 books in order 1947–2025

Mickey Spillane (born Frank Morrison Spillane) was an American crime novelist raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, best known for his detective Mike Hammer; more than 225 million copies of his books have sold. He began as a comic book writer, served as a fighter pilot in World War II, and wrote his first Mike Hammer novel, I, the Jury, in 19 days in 1947.

Born
1918
Active years
1947–2025
Known for
Mike Hammer

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Series by Mickey Spillane

Mike Hammer

28 books in order · 1947–2025

  1. Cover of I, the Jury

    I, the Jury

    1947 · Mickey Spillane

    I, the Jury is a 1947 novel by Mickey Spillane, marking his debut in the crime fiction genre. It is the first book to introduce the character of Mike…

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  2. My Gun Is Quick

    1950 · Mickey Spillane

    My Gun Is Quick is a 1950 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 2 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  3. Vengeance Is Mine

    1950 · Mickey Spillane

    Vengeance Is Mine is a 1950 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 3 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  4. One Lonely Night

    1951 · Mickey Spillane

    One Lonely Night is a 1951 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 4 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  5. The Big Kill

    1951 · Mickey Spillane

    The Big Kill is a 1951 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 5 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  6. Kiss Me, Deadly

    1952 · Mickey Spillane

    Kiss Me, Deadly is a 1952 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 6 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  7. The Girl Hunters

    1962 · Mickey Spillane

    The Girl Hunters is a 1962 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 7 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  8. The Snake

    1964 · Mickey Spillane

    The Snake is a 1964 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 8 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  9. The Twisted Thing

    1966 · Mickey Spillane

    The Twisted Thing is a 1966 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 9 of the series Mike Hammer.

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  10. The Body Lovers

    1967 · Mickey Spillane

    The Body Lovers is a 1967 book by Mickey Spillane. It is book 10 of the series Mike Hammer.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Mickey Spillane written?

We list 13 books by Mickey Spillane across 1 series, published between 1947–2025 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Mickey Spillane's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “I, the Jury.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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